I did it... I butchered a problem causing Rooster

[3KillerBs]

Good job.

 

[Acre4Me]

Nice! Enjoy the calm in the flock that you will get to experience now!

 

[Isadora]

Why second thoughts?
He was a jerk.
You gave him many chances to straighten up. (Roosters only get one strike at my place before I process them because I have small children and can't afford for them to get hurt.)
You gave him a swift clean death.

Sounds like a five star story and ending to me.
Sure, it's regretful he wouldn't stop being a jerk, but at the end of the day he's an animal with (apparently misguided in this case) instincts. And you did what you had to do.

 

[U_Stormcrow]

"When the need arises - and it does - you must be able to shoot your own dog. Don't farm it out - that doesn't make it nicer, it makes it worse." - Robert A. Heinlein

You did the right thing. Nature makes no apology, neither should you. You have protected the flock from an aggressor. and ensured they did not go to waste, even in death. I recommend long, slow, moist cooking methods. Crock pot is easiest. AFTER a rest of at least two days in the chill chest.

 

[Battlepants]

You did good. We all want to protect our flocks and the hardest calls are often those calls to protect the flock from itself. You gave this roo a good life, an easy death and are using him respectfully.

As for having second thoughts, in keeping him, you would just be making things worse for your hens. It was a mercy to them to get rid of him.

 

[BrandonsBirbs]

If you feel bad after giving him so many chances and eventually having to do the deed, imagine how bad you'd feel if you'd given him another chance and he'd killed a hen or two.

I hope he tastes great, good work

 

[Mr Oviraptor]

Thank you all to have said wonderful things to me, I feel much better now, I really appreaciate it, Thank you

 

[DanetteGrace]

I just killed two cockerels this morning for the same reason. They were both being semi aggressive with my younger hens (I have a mixed age flock of 25...well, 23 now) and I actually had to hit one yesterday to get him to let go of a pullet. It was my first time culling a bird I had raised. I used the broomstick method, but I used a shovel. It was difficult, but I am proud of myself for doing what is best for my flock. I plan to use the meat and some organs for dog food.

Thank you for letting me vent.

 

[Mr Oviraptor]

I just killed two cockerels this morning for the same reason. They were both being semi aggressive with my younger hens (I have a mixed age flock of 25...well, 23 now) and I actually had to hit one yesterday to get him to let go of a pullet. It was my first time culling a bird I had raised. I used the broomstick method, but I used a shovel. It was difficult, but I am proud of myself for doing what is best for my flock. I plan to use the meat and some organs for dog food.

Thank you for letting me vent.

You did the right thing!

 

[cassie]

So I had a Rooster who was causing alot of problems, Chasing people, Killed one of my other Chickens and was absolutely crazy, I gave him so many chances to live but he kept un-behaving, I've had the Rooster for a long time and got a bit attached but today was the last draw, After he seriously injured several Hens I decided to put him down, I readied my knife and made one clean cut, It was quick and easy, No pain was in his body, He was dead, I cleaned him and processed him and now he will be food for the table, It was my first time butchering, But now I'm laying here in bed having second thoughts about it

Why are you having second thoughts? Remember, the cost of one trip to the ER will buy a LOT of chicken food. I have found that there is nothing like a long hot soothing soak with some salt and pepper, garlic, onions, a bay leaf or two, and a few peppercorns to cure a myriad of behavioral issues.