I know it's not ideal. But has anyone killed a rooster with a .22 rifle? If one were to do this, where is the best place to shoot?
Shooting a rooster?
- Thread starter BatonRougeChick
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A head shot would provide the cleanest kill.
I agree on the head shot -- especially if you want to eat him.
But why waste a bullet and risk a poor kill rather than using one of the normal methods?
If you must shoot him, I'd think that a shotgun with a pellet load suited to game of his weight (gun shop people should be able to advise you), would be better than a .22 because you don't have to be Annie Oakley to achieve a clean kill.
But why waste a bullet and risk a poor kill rather than using one of the normal methods?
If you must shoot him, I'd think that a shotgun with a pellet load suited to game of his weight (gun shop people should be able to advise you), would be better than a .22 because you don't have to be Annie Oakley to achieve a clean kill.
After a rooster attacked me one time I grabbed a 22 from the truck and popped him in the head. Only because the gun was closer than the axe.
I wouldn't use a shotgun unless you don't mind biting into lead pellets when you eat him.
I prefer a hatchet, sure, safe & effective.
I wouldn't use a shotgun unless you don't mind biting into lead pellets when you eat him.
I prefer a hatchet, sure, safe & effective.
I can't believe anyone shoots a cockerel when they need to kill it.
My Husband has needed to put a few out of their misery and has always wrung their neck.
He's done this to our Rhode Island Red, Maran and another breed also.
Yes they do have strong necks but it is a quick way to end their suffering.
I would not try this with a goose though.
My Husband has needed to put a few out of their misery and has always wrung their neck.
He's done this to our Rhode Island Red, Maran and another breed also.
Yes they do have strong necks but it is a quick way to end their suffering.
I would not try this with a goose though.
If it was in attack mode, I would wait until sunset then take it out of it's sleeping quarters - one swift grab and snap.
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My rooster is in attack mode even in the dark. This is why I want to kill it without having to handle it. I guess of actually have to hit the brain to have a successful shot with a .22? Definitely don't want to use a shotgun because he's going to become gumbo which I'm entering into the gumbo cook off at work!
Don't be chicken of a chicken, just grab him and wring his neck or whack his head off!
The problem with shooting them is they won't bleed out as well as cutting their throat or whacking the head off. I would use the 22 if I were gonna shoot it not a shotgun. I'd wear a good pair of gloves and grab him once you catch him and hold him upside down by his feet he won't be fighting much
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Ok, thank you all for the tips!
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