Official BYC Poll: What do you do with your roosters?

[BantyChooks]

100% safe. The oxygen deprivation is relatively rapid and a small amount of gas. I can't imagine anything making it into the actual meat of the bird. However, even if it were to do so - the gases are harmless. This isn't 'gassing' with say, carbon monoxide (which becomes toxic in high concentrations (5% +) that poisons the animal, but essentially displacing oxygen with an inert gas (nitrogen, helium) to lose consciousness and asphyxiate.

In a perfect world, this causes little to no unnecessary distress to the bird, or at the very least, completes a relatively unpleasant task as humanely as possible. Either way, as long as you aren't poisoning your birds, they won't poison you on the table. I hope that offers some clarity (but if it rambles on - it's almost 1 am) then feel free to follow-up.

Should be noted for other readers that inappropriate concentrations of the gas used (especially CO2) can cause severe suffering and a panic response before death. The cringe-worthy method of using car exhaust is one of these, plus the additional contaminants irritate the lungs further. Thrashing is indicative of a problem.

 

[theoldchick]

Impressive birds! Thank you for sharing with us. Looks like the one in the second pic has a little frostbite?

Yes he does. We had quite the cold snap a few weeks back.

 

[Larry55]

I dont own a rooster currently. But i have no issue butchering or giving away if need be. Not sure if i ever will own a rooster either.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Should be noted for other readers that inappropriate concentrations of the gas used (especially CO2) can cause severe suffering and a panic response before death. The cringe-worthy method of using car exhaust is one of these, plus the additional contaminants irritate the lungs further. Thrashing is indicative of a problem.

I would think a quick neck break is easier on the bird than a gassing which is easier on the human.

 

[Chickassan]

If anyone must gas,helium is a far better choice to do the job with the least amount of error or distress.

 

[Joeschooks]

If anyone must gas,helium is a far better choice to do the job with the least amount of error or distress.

Do you get lots of really high pitched cheeping? Lol

 

[BantyChooks]

I would think a quick neck break is easier on the bird than a gassing which is easier on the human.

That's what I think too, but what controlled atmosphere stunning/killing is really good for is factories. It's a huge welfare improvement there.

 

[BantyChooks]

Do you get lots of really high pitched cheeping? Lol

I feel bad for laughing at that, but too funny.

 

[Chickassan]

Ohhh....my.....lol! Nope, no high cheeping. Iv'e dubbed it as "going to the circus" when i have to actually do the deed. Btw...i totally laughed, so not kosher on my part.

Do you get lots of really high pitched cheeping? Lol

 

[canalcolt]

I have 3 roosters. They help us out in watching out for predators. I do not want anymore though but I have heard they are good for cooking.