Thanks, ejcrist. Even though we only keep layers, it was bound to happen sooner or later. The cone method does look quicker. I'm a bit apprehensive about all the blood associated with the cone method but it something I need to overcome.
Teila, Just a note to you. I did it. We put down the roo. My husband helped, we used the broom stick method. I thought it was going to be horrible. It wasn't. No transport, no stress to him, fast, humane. I feel much better now. Though I took a path you may not be able to take......it was really...
I am faced with the task of dispatching a roo.we have only raised layers and let them die naturally of old age. Someone ditched the roo in our yard last year and we attempted to give him a good home. Fast forward to terrorized children and beat up hens. He needs to go. We can't find a taker for...