Honestly, I don't like shooting living things. I target shoot for fun, but have never hunted. I actually got a little depressed when I shot a woodchuck that was digging around my coop. But when it is between my family and pets or whatever is harassing them, you better believe I'm taking that predator out however I can.
I'm the same way, I only kill when necessary to protect my wife or pets and yes my chickens are my pets and very spoiled for sure. And I'll kill to protect my neighbors chickens, she is a real trooper and works a lot so I look out over at her place.
JT