I also use the pipe cutter... when I got a little less sqimish and could grab the comb. Cuts through everything except maybe the skin on the back of the neck. They bleed as much and still have death throws. But with the spinel cord cut I know they aren't feeling it for more than a few seconds
This is why I prefer the broomstick. If you pull up quickly and add an inch or two you feel the pop of the spinal severe and you know theres no pain and no blood. I dont let go of the legs until I have the wings pinned on the ground so there is no flapping either. After the heart and throws stop I place a towel over the bird and walk away. My fiancee handles the rest
Not sure. Porter county here. Keep in mind though your city ordinances might be different. For example Porter county allows roosters and chickens but Chesterton does not allow chickens unless outside the city limits. I've seen several craigslist post of people who "got caught" and had to rehome their birds
I hope my dad will call the person who says if we can have a rooster in Worthington. He thinks its a NO, i hope it isn’t
Thank you! I am so glad to help. Its never easier by any means, a dread for me taking a life. That's the very reason I offer workshops. I do still cry and I flat hate it. You may never find yourself totally ok with it, honestly hope you don't but you will come to terms with it if you want better, safer meat for your family. I use a cone, and tie legs together so they don't break bones and have more pain from that. The most humane method has been cutting both jugular veins for me and its what my grandmothers taught me. They have a pinch of pain and just go to sleep.
