Couldn't cull the rooster... I'm too chicken!

[Breezy_Living]

I tried, I really did. Tried so hard to just do it. I had him hanging by his feet, the knife was ready...
And I chickened out (pun intended).

No one has responded to my re-homing posts either. *sigh* I don't know what else to do, short of making my son give the rooster's favorite treats to the rooster (positive association?) but I don't really know what else to do.

 

[JakRat]

Have you tried craigslist? Have you posted on here? Have you contacted any locals?

 

[JakRat]

And dont feel bad, you got farther than I ever could have. I am not a farmer and I couldnt cull unless there was like and apocalyptic situation and we needed food.

 

[ambrosia]

Freecycle on yahoo? there are rescue organizations out there who will gladly rehome any animal who cannot for any reason live out its natural life where it currently lives. I have found this site to be very friendly, useful, and informative....

 

[ICallMyselfCherie']

Good for you!

 

[JakRat]

Quote:
Some freecycles wont let you post animals

I tried that with one of my roosters. But its worth a shot! Each one is different.

 

[Kassaundra]

Do you know anyone that could help you do the deed? A friend or relative that could offer moral support. Maybe a BYCer in the area that could help you w/ the deed.

 

[spacecowgirl]

I couldn't do it, either.

Try Freecycle or Craigslist...I'm sure someone will want him. (Even if it's just to do what you couldn't do).

 

[cmom]

Do you know anyone who would process him for you. I have a lot of male chicks and a friend of mine agreed to process them when the time comes and he will keep whatever he wants. We don't need a lot as the kids are long gone and it is just DH and I.

 

[teach1rusl]

Have you offered him for FREE for someone to process locally in CL??? Ask around family/friends to see if someone would be willing to kill him?? Or since you made it so far...maybe if you put a sock over his head so you didn't have to look at his face???