Congratulations on finally joining. I, too, waited a long time before becoming a member. But, it's so much more fun to be able to join the conversations!
All of my birds (chickens, runner ducks and geese) are also my babies. I have kept from them the fact that I eat chicken, but only nameless, headless ones from the grocery.
I will object to spending $6 for a whole chicken at Aldi, but I won't bat an eye for a $100 vet bill to save my hen's leg.
I hope all your chicks are hens and that you find a suitable solution for your roo's fate.
Welcome to BYC!!