[lee martell]

That sounds like a lot of hard work that must be done without regard for the weather. I suppose trained dogs help with herding the flock from barn to pasture.

Did you have facilties for the Muslims to slaughter their sheep right there on site, or is that never done.
The livestock is carted away by the owner?

[blackdog]

I let them hang and process the animal from the drive-thru center of the corn-crib. It was out of view from the road.

The muslim guy who would kill every year was from Serbia. He stood six foot six, spoke very few words, and seemed to enjoy the farm. You could tell he knew farm life. He had a very small knife with maybe a two inch blade. He would toss the lamb on its back, feel its neck for the artery, and gently make a flick with the knife. The lamb never felt it. It would slowly walk off and in 15 seconds choose to lay down and bleed out. If you've ever seen a crazy kill floor operation, what halal experts do in processing an animal is quite kind and quietly merciful.

[blackdog]

And to answer your question they would carefully save the organs and hide, quarter it, and take it home in big coolers.

Also very important! Never let wool touch the meat! Might as well throw it away or use it for dog food.