Rooster Euthanasia

[Alexandra Runner]

Hello, all! I have a mean rooster whom I've kept way past his welcome. He was my good friend for a good long while, but then he started attacking me and my family. My friends I usually cull with have been saying they'll cull again "in a few weeks." That was October, and I keep getting the same answer every time I ask. I'm tired of having to watch my back in my own backyard.
How do I humanely euthanise him? I don't want to use gas, but I've heard a lot of bad stories about cervical dislocation. Is there any other way? This rooster has been trouble, but he was still my good friend for a year and a half and I'm having trouble when it comes down to It.

 

[Alexandra Runner]

Did it! R.I.P., Jack. Thank you all again for your advice and support!

 

[FunClucks]

Sorry you have to do this. I had a great roo who we loved who turned mean at a year, and it was a safety risk for my kids, so he had to go. I did the deed as quickly as possible with tears running down my face. I still think of him and miss him from when he was nice. He made delicious BBQ and soup.

 

[Alexandra Runner]

Thank you! It was certainly nice to sit on the ground with Clea (my favorite hen) without worrying!

 

[FunClucks]

For all that I was sorry to see our roo who turned mean go, the peace in the flock and for me and my kids as we tended chickens and collected eggs in safety was worth it! As some experienced chicken keepers have told me, regardless of the issue "Always solve for peace in the flock." I've found that to be excellent advice.

 

[AidKD]

That's kind of what I was thinking. Where should I shoot him? I know with horses and cows you shoot the hollow beneath the ear, but I don't know about a chicken.

Back of the head would be the best. That'd be an instant death.

 

[AidKD]

Okay. Point-blank? I don't suppose that would be necessary with a chicken, but I figured I'd better ask so I don't mess this up.

I would go point blank. That way you don't have a chance of missing and making him suffer.

 

[McChooky]

Did it! R.I.P., Jack. Thank you all again for your advice and support!

Congratulations on successfully culling the rooster so you can take care of your chickens without always watching your back!

 

[nuthatched]

Hatchet or .22

 

[Alexandra Runner]

On the .22 where do I shoot? That's kind of what I'm leaning toward. Thank you so much for replying!