Birth to adult, then to table. All by hand, no winches, no electric grinder. All our meat is home raised. Yes, I do. That rarely happens though , I’m a good shot, they drop instantly. Also, ear to ear is wasteful of neck meat, cut the carotid arteries with two quick plunges of the boning knife,tip raked against the spine. Pic is not deceptive, it is an aid, and one I follow, hence why I recommend it.