What do you do with your dead (chickens, ducks, quail, etc...)

[room onthebroom]

I don't know how I feel about these comments. I can't imagine just throwing one of my girls in a compost pile or the trash or just whiling it to the woods.

We are but mere humans & therefore no judgements on this thread. Everyone’s location & situation is different.

That’s why this thread exists, to explore the unique ways we handle these difficult situations. A good example is the gator post. Alligators are so far from my reality that I can barely wrap my head around it, however they are a daily situation for others. I find it absolutely fascinating!

I have enjoyed hearing all of the variation this thread provides. Would I dispose of my birds in the same way as another? I don’t know, because I have never walked in their shoes. I don’t know what their location & challenges with disposal might be. Let’s embrace each other’s uniqueness & learn from it if we can.

 

[Painted Calls]

Favorites go to the taxidermist. The rest get buried.

I have tossed one over the fence once.

 

[room onthebroom]

Favorites go to the taxidermist. The rest get buried.

I have tossed one over the fence once.

Wow! Now THATS an interesting one? @casportpony can we add taxidermy to the poll?

 

[Painted Calls]

Wow! Now THATS an interesting one? @casportpony can we add taxidermy to the poll?

It's there already Roomy lol.

 

[aart]

Favorites go to the taxidermist.

Maybe I missed this before......can you show some examples?

 

[Mobleymoon]

We are but mere humans & therefore no judgements on this thread. Everyone’s location & situation is different.

That’s why this thread exists, to explore the unique ways we handle these difficult situations. A good example is the gator post. Alligators are so far from my reality that I can barely wrap my head around it, however they are a daily situation for others. I find it absolutely fascinating!

I have enjoyed hearing all of the variation this thread provides. Would I dispose of my birds in the same way as another? I don’t know, because I have never walked in their shoes. I don’t know what their location & challenges with disposal might be. Let’s embrace each other’s uniqueness & learn from it if we can.

Thank you

 

[Painted Calls]

Maybe I missed this before......can you show some examples?

I would but it seems as if all my favorites are at the taxidermist or on their way.

Worst stroke of luck with chickens I've had in my life.

Once they come back I'll post pics!!

 

[room onthebroom]

It's there already Roomy lol.

Woops!

 

[room onthebroom]

Once they come back I'll post pics!!

How long does it usually take to get one done?

 

[Painted Calls]

How long does it usually take to get one done?

Depends on the taxidermist's workload. Most of the time it's usually 3/4 months. He's had my guinea for quite a while though. Hoping she's done and he just hasn't said anything. Knowing him, he's making sure she's perfect. He is my best friend's DH's bestie. Super sweet guy.