I don't blanch mine just vacuum pack and there fine....
I'd travel a good long ways for that feed.Something tells me we'd have enough for you too KP. You can bring the duck Rg
Here's a trick. When freezing anything in a zip-lock bag, whether it be veggies, fish, meat, or anything else, fill the bag with your goodies and submerse it in water up to the zipper before closing. The water pressure surrounding the bag will force the air out. No sucking on a corner of the bag. No more freezer burn. Try it. It works.