So here is how I do it, like any other dish there is a million ways to prepare it. I skin them out and cut off head tail and feet. Then I put chicken broth plus some garlic and pepper in the crockpot and dump 3 or 4 in depending on size. Often times to be more efficient on space in the crock I will cut them in half at the hip joint. I cook them low and slow just like MeMike explains till the meat falls off the bone, I then debone them all ensuring no fur, bullet fragments or shot is in the meat. Then I put them back in crock after straining the broth for bones and debris. Add either rice or potatoes(never both) peppers onions carrots celery or whatever you like. Warm it up and bang you got redneck cuisine! Tastes like chicken! Hah! (Not really but I had to say it) it actually has a very delicate and only slightly gamey flavor. All dark meat. A delicacy for sure!