Well hubby did the deed last night, and he is in a water solution in the fridge. We're going to eat him though, we do not waste a good bird. We raised him healthy, and we are planning on eventually raising some meat birds, so its something that will be done. Not all my chickens are pets. I have...
I am not killing him because of what his does naturally... I have tried to give him away for weeks now. I have 5 more roos that are 5 weeks old that need to go too. I actually have twice as many roos as I do hens. I have to keep a balance. 7 Japanese Bantam Roos and only 4 pullets is not a fair...
Well, hubby has out the hatchet and I have him in the dog kennel until this evening I think. Couldn't help himself but crow all morning wanting out of that thing... and hubby has run out of patience.
Well I caught him tonight and told my hubby if he wanted to 'do him in' he was free to. So he is sitting in a dog kennel on our deck. He's way to calm and submissive for me to do it. I'll let you know if hubby does it, or we wait until tomorrow night. Either way... I'll be here all day tomorrow...
I have a small japanese bantam rooster who's just over 15 weeks old. He's a crower! He's also sweet... and a runt... and I was going to throw him in the freezer, but he just rubs me the right way screaming 'PET ME'! So I couldn't do it....
He's grey and free for pick up this weekend. This is my...