Death of a Deer Friend
A pet owner asks
is there a set way in which you should deal with dead pets? Tradition states that fish should be flushed, hamsters buried and dogs taken to the incinerator. Could you flush you muntjac if you had a toilet large enough?
April 21st, 2006 at 1:25 pm
Disposal of dead animals is a tricky one. If the animal is consider livestock, then you should look at the defra regulations for guidance (http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/animindx.htm). However, small animals can be disposed of in a number of ways, some of which are more questionable than others. For instance, you may be able to eat a dead rabbit. However, this may not be an option for a dead dog (unless you know a good Korean recipe). In general, your local council should be able to help. As for a muntjac, you could get it stuffed if it was a good pet.
April 21st, 2006 at 1:34 pm
Perhaps I can suggest a nice soup?
Abbots Ripton Muntjac Soup
Ingredients
lb diced venison (joints or off-cuts)
1 large onion
2 medium carrots
2 large potatoes
3 pints of stock or water
1 glass of red wine
1 bayleaf
salt and pepper
mixed herbs
Method
Place the venison in a large pan over a moderate heat. If possible, include the bones, as this creates a natural stock and improves the flavour. Finely chop the onion, carrots and potatoes, and add them to the pan. Add the stock or water - if you wish to use a stock cube, use a vegetable one. Let all this cook until the venison is tender. Then add the wine and seasonings to taste. Cook for a further 10 minutes. When it is all cooked, remove the bones (if used) and liquidise. If you find the soup is too thick, add some more liquid until the right consistency is reached.
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