Rachet Pipe cutter instead of axe?

[HallFamilyFarm]

Has anyone used a Rachet Pipe cutter instead of axe to slaughter turkeys etc?

They are very sharp and cut through the hardest PVC pipe in seconds. Was also thinking of making a killing cone out of a 5 gallon bucket. Any thoughts?

Note: I know some may disagree with the very thought of killing a pet, but this fellow was raised for Thankdgiving and he will not get a pardon!

 

[lcoil79]

If it can go through in one quick fluid motion, sure you can use it.

I however would worry about feeling things crunching and getting hesitant halfway through the cut proloning the act and potentially becoming cruel. Personally I'd stick with a good sharp axe or machete. In fact the machete and a good swing will probably work best with a cone.

 

[dacjohns]

I think it is too slow. Quick slice of the jugular would be less painful and traumatic.

 

[zazouse]

I use two and a half inch fisker tree cutters , place the bird between my knees and cut just behind the head,works very well and they don't get dull, i did 170 birds in the last month and still cut tree limbs with them.

 

[Steve_of_sandspoultry]

Not trying to be creepy but think of this. Your finger in the PVC cutter or your finger on a chopping block with a heavy axe. If I have to loose a finger or a head I'll take plan B myself.

Steve

 

[ChickieBooBoo]

I know people who use those, stick them in the killing cone and cut off the head instead of slitting the throat.

 

[dacjohns]

If you want to use killing cones and don't want to slit the jugular then I can see a pair of pruning shears or something similar that is fast. I've used pipe cutters before (not for cutting off heads, for cuttiing pipe) and I think there are faster ways of doing the deed.