Finally Culled One

[HennyPennies2007]

Well I finally culled my first chicken. A deleware pullet. She wasn't doing so hot and has been going downhill. Went to Home Depot over the weekend and made hubby buy me a hatchet. This morning she wasn't any better so I sucked it up and did it. It was weird, but I know I did the right thing.

P.S. Thanks to PurpleChicken for making it seem not so scary.

 

[Trollkiller]

I had to cull one of the little ones, I found out I am a lousy chicken killer. After a couple of false starts I got the job done. The cat volunteered to help me but I figured I had to do it myself.

 

[andorraclaim]

It is a little surreal at first. Good job!

 

[the1much]

GREAT job !! it is hard the first time,, but it does get a little easier each time. as long as you tell yaself, " im doing this for this poor bird, so he/she doesnt have to suffer, and i dont have to watch it widdle away till it dies"

im proud of anyone that finally does the needed "deed"

 

[Mesa]

So since we are on this topic.... where do you find a killing cone? Or do you just make those?

 

[the1much]

you can either make 1 out of just about any flimsy metal,, or hatcheries and supply houses have them,, like ideal ,, ive seen them, but not to really look at,, i have no idea their cost.

 

[mcg30_40]

If a killing cone is the thing you put the chicken in to chop off it's head then I've seen one made out of a milk jug. They just cut the bottom out of it, turned it upside down and then cut the "top" to the size opening they needed. He had his nailed to a post.

 

[wohneli]

How do you decapitate them if you use a cone?

 

[lovemychix]

If the time ever comes that will be the only thing I will insist my hubby do. I couldn't do it.

I want to be away from the area and the chicken gone or buried before I return. My chickens are all very special to me.

 

[the1much]

knife ,,,, but you dont have to cut their heads off,, you just slice their neck,, at the artery,,, but if your like me,, a sharp knife dont stop,, so i end up cutting all the way through,, but with more practice,, i should be able to "get the feel" and not go all the way,, just slice their necks.