I understand what you are Bee are saying and agree with the general idea. However, this statement would mean that I have no business keeping poultry. I can't kill them. I've tried. I get physically ill when I do.I would go as far to say that if someone has trouble with putting a bird's head on a stump, they have no business keeping poultry at all. Unless a spouse is willing to do all of the killing etc.
My husband no longer wants to do it. Yet, I definitely cull those that aren't good enough to be breeders. I find a local teenager/hunter to do individuals, or I take multiples to a processor for our freezer. Pullets/hens are sold as layers to backyarders. Those are just as good, if not better, than hatchery stock, plus I need to make some income from this to help pay for feed.