Singeing is not usually necessary for young birds, but older chickens and turkeys may have some remaining hairs after defeathering. To singe these hairs at home, you can use a gas torch or an open flame on a gas range, but be careful not to burn yourself or the birdSingeing is not usually necessary for young birds, but older chickens and turkeys may have some remaining hairs after defeathering. To singe these hairs at home, you can use a gas torch or an open flame on a gas range, but be careful not to burn yourself or the bird