Chicken mummification - part 1

We're studying Ancient History this year, and we've decided no study of ancient history, particularly ancient Egypt, would be complete without mummifying something.  So, here's our chicken mummification project...we just started this morning and I'll be updating each week as we go along.

First, mix equal amounts of baking soda and salt.  We used 2 lbs of each this morning.

Then take your chicken out of the package, make sure all giblets and innards are removed...we chose to use a store chicken instead of one from our flock.

Dry the chicken off thoroughly.

Cover with some spices to mask the smell as the flesh decays.  We used cloves and cinnamon.

Fill the cavity with the salt mixture.

Place the chicken in a ziploc bag, and surround with salt mixture, making sure to get under the wings and legs.  I double bagged.  I'm not taking any chances.  

Then I placed it in a tub just in case of in case.  

Now we need to change the salt mixture weekly for 5 weeks...ewww...I only wish I could relay smell through this blog.  Y'all would be in for such a nice treat next week :)