Finally Culled One

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.

 

It is a little surreal at first. Good job!

 

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"

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

How do you decapitate them if you use a cone?

 

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.

 

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.