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It's okay, we speak "sappy" here. And we also realize the dignity & value of each individual chicken so that we want to make their lives count for as much as they can, whether they're companions, breeders, layers or meat. Keep in mind that "fertilizer" is a meaningful option as well...

You have more than one option with this chicken. Some folks would have culled this bird while it was still a chick and not taken the time/effort to contrive special feedings. You chose differently, which is fine, but now that you know it's a rooster that you cannot keep his days at your place...

I think 12 weeks is too young for most breeds that aren't specifically meat birds like the Cornish & Cornish X. I do most of my standard & mixed-breed roos at around 18-20 weeks, a few are meaty enough at 16, some I let grow to 24 weeks. And a cross-billed bird may not be eating enough to be...