jake, when i was a kid my brother would bring a limit of them home every weekend. we would skin them as mum said they looked too much like rats and wouldnt touch them. she would soak them in salt water for a day or two then boil them until the meat fell off the bone. the meat would be shredded and and any BB's removed. she made the best pot pies. also home made bread to go with it. YUM YUM!!!