Pvc cutter to cull a rooster

[Laughingduck81]

I have a rooster I need to cull. I’ve been reading a lot on here about the best ways to do that. I’ve decided the pvc cutters seem like the quickest, most idiot proof way to do it for me. I can’t really find much info about exactly how to do it though. Is my goal to cut the head right off the body? How hard will this be, is it something I would need loads of strength to do properly? I don’t want to make a mistake and have the bird suffer. I have a kitty litter jug with the bottom cut off that I plan to use as my “killing cone”. Should it be nailed to something and hung up, or can I just lay it on a stump in the cone? Also, how long do I need to let it bleed out after? Is there anything else I need to know?

 

[Molpet]

I have a rooster I need to cull. I’ve been reading a lot on here about the best ways to do that. I’ve decided the pvc cutters seem like the quickest, most idiot proof way to do it for me. I can’t really find much info about exactly how to do it though. Is my goal to cut the head right off the body? How hard will this be, is it something I would need loads of strength to do properly? I don’t want to make a mistake and have the bird suffer. I have a kitty litter jug with the bottom cut off that I plan to use as my “killing cone”. Should it be nailed to something and hung up, or can I just lay it on a stump in the cone? Also, how long do I need to let it bleed out after? Is there anything else I need to know?

Screw the kitty litter jug on something with large washers. The spout needs to be cut out too, so the comb fits through easily.
You'll have to pull the head through the jug sprout. I hold the comb or wattles with my Left hand to keep the neck out of the jug. I cut the neck below the head, but anywhere close is good, with the PVC cutter in right hand. I'm female in my 60s

 

[Molpet]

After a minute to 3 the blood will quit coming out.
The head may stay attached
I put the curve part on the back of the neck and the blade on the front.

 

[KelseyBoxer]

This may be extreme, but if you had a supermarket chicken you could test cut the neck. It may give you confidence. And you will know how much pressure to apply. Best of luck.

 

[BantyChooks]

I don't have a lot of hand strength but I didn't find it to need much pressure. I used PVC cutters when I butchered a bird for meat for the first time and it went without issue. For large roosters, if you have a small handspan it may be somewhat difficult to get the handles closed with one hand, but if you have a cone (I did not) that should make it significantly easier.

 

[Molpet]

Also the bird will thrash about, when the neck is chopped, once in a while getting out of the jug

 

[Bigtom Turkey]

If you use a PVC cutter, DON'T use the kind that goes really slow!!! I am sure you already know that but just in case.

 

[Laughingduck81]

If you use a PVC cutter, DON'T use the kind that goes really slow!!! I am sure you already know that but just in case.

Actually I didn’t! Didn’t realize there was a type that went slow. I got this type, is it the right kind? https://www.homedepot.ca/product/ri...Vh4zICh31PQjrEAQYASABEgIi9PD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Bigtom Turkey]

I think so, there is a kind with a a wheel inside of it and it is slow *(like really slow) and that would just be a bad way to go. So to test try it on a peace of PVC before hand maybe?

 

[Sally PB]

When it comes time for me to do this, I plan to use a good pair of limb loppers so that I can get enough leverage. Or do you have to keep hold of the bird's head so that it stays outside the cone? I can imagine it might thrash a lot, but I also read that if they're upside down in the cone, they're pretty calm...? Not sure if I should rethink my idea. Suggestions?