hawk kill

[HollyB]

A hawk just killed one of my hens that was free ranging - I came on the scene just after her head had been removed. Now what?! As sad as I am, I'd like to eat her. I've got her hanging upside down over my compost and hopefully the blood is draining, but how do I know when that is complete?

Being new to chickens, I've only read briefly about killing meat birds - never thinking that would apply to me. Is it okay to eat a layer? How long before I need to pluck and complete the job? I need some advice.

 

[brooster]

I personally would eat a bird that was killed by a hawk, it could have transferd diseases or some other wild birds sickness, i myself wouldnt eat it.

 

[nzpouter]

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