Getting rid of roosters

[Cheers]

I have 2 cockerels (that were purchased as pullets!!) I've been trying to place ever since they were identified as cockerels (over a month ago). The hatchery was no help, even though these chicks were supposedly identifiable/sexed at hatch!! They have some crazy 90% accuracy rule, that doesn't apply if purchased at Tractor Supply!! (just a heads up).

I feel I've tried my best to place them (for FREE):
- FB deleted my ad on Marketplace ... even though I tried the "up for discussion" tag ... I got a nasty note saying I violated their rules ... something about animal fair trade laws or humane laws.
- I've tried craigslist with no luck.
- Tried posting in local farm stores ... no luck.
- I've tried local farmers & animal control with no luck.
- I've tried BYC ... still no luck.
- I even took a class recently on how to slaughter and process chickens, but I don't have the heart to slit their jugular and watch them jerk around in the cone upside down as they bleed out.

Any other suggestions on how to connect with folks that want cockerels would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Mrs. K]

Contact county extension agent - for either 4-H clubs or poultry clubs. Other chicken people will probably help you out.

Mrs K

 

[Mother of Chaos]

And as a last resort, several members here have posted that people in their neighborhoods will accept live chickens and returned them plucked, cleaned, and wrapped for freezing for a fee. There is absolutely no shame in fearing that you can’t do it quickly and cleanly yourself.

Your Extension service might know of some, although we’re generally restricted from recommending businesses.

 

[MysteryChicken]

And as a last resort, several members here have posted that people in their neighborhoods will accept live chickens and returned them plucked, cleaned, and wrapped for freezing for a fee. There is absolutely no shame in fearing that you can’t do it quickly and cleanly yourself.

Your Extension service might know of some, although we’re generally restricted from recommending businesses.

I would help, but I'm unsure if I'd have the time. I wouldn't charge anything though.