I appreciate the thought that went into posting that. I agree on culling for deformities. Its so hard to do, but unless they are going to be in a very very small flock, where they can be taken care of specially every day, it can be difficult for a deformed bird in a flock situation.
Now on the vulture hocks. Personally, I wouldnt cull for that, unless culling means to sell. The bottom line is, its a chicken, and can either be someones backyard rooster or someones dinner. Its not like breeding dogs or cats that have serious population issues. Ive never known of a chicken over population issue. There are many many MANY MANY home flocks that arent any specific breed. They are just crossbred back yard chickens that do exactly what chickens do, lay eggs and provide a meal. So personally, I wouldnt cull for a breed flaw. A chicken doesnt have to be a perfect breed specimen to have a good and useful purpose in this world. To me, the bottom line is, its a chicken. It lays eggs, it provides a meal. It can provide a use for another person, where it might not be what you want. And that is just as important as fitting into a breed standard.
Now on the vulture hocks. Personally, I wouldnt cull for that, unless culling means to sell. The bottom line is, its a chicken, and can either be someones backyard rooster or someones dinner. Its not like breeding dogs or cats that have serious population issues. Ive never known of a chicken over population issue. There are many many MANY MANY home flocks that arent any specific breed. They are just crossbred back yard chickens that do exactly what chickens do, lay eggs and provide a meal. So personally, I wouldnt cull for a breed flaw. A chicken doesnt have to be a perfect breed specimen to have a good and useful purpose in this world. To me, the bottom line is, its a chicken. It lays eggs, it provides a meal. It can provide a use for another person, where it might not be what you want. And that is just as important as fitting into a breed standard.