While you seasoned chicken keepers will probably think this is the dumbest question ever I am truly at a loss.
Some of you may remember a few weeks ago when I posted looking for thoughts on wether my Milles fleur/silkie cross was in fact a rooster instead of a hen. Well this morning I heard the most awful screeching ever coming from the coop. Charlotte is indeed a boy and decided boxing day was the day to try and cock a doodle for the first time. Merry Christmas to me...
I live in a town. We just got the bylaw passed for chickens. It is very clear that roosters are NOT allowed. I know my neighbours will not be that sympathetic as the house beside me (where I rescued my sebright from) had 4 roosters and the crowed nonstop and the animal control was here every second day. I have put ads up on kijiji and craigslist etc.. but unfortunately there have been no takers today and I am running out of time. I figure 48 -72 hours is the maximum I can keep him without having animal control and the bylaw guy at my door.
So what do I do with a rooster who is maybe 1lb if noone wants him? Also and I know I sound daft but if it comes down to it do local small slaughterhouses have humane killing? Should I go the way of vet? Would a vet put him down?
Thank you...I am so heartbroken as "she" is really the sweetest chicken
Some of you may remember a few weeks ago when I posted looking for thoughts on wether my Milles fleur/silkie cross was in fact a rooster instead of a hen. Well this morning I heard the most awful screeching ever coming from the coop. Charlotte is indeed a boy and decided boxing day was the day to try and cock a doodle for the first time. Merry Christmas to me...
I live in a town. We just got the bylaw passed for chickens. It is very clear that roosters are NOT allowed. I know my neighbours will not be that sympathetic as the house beside me (where I rescued my sebright from) had 4 roosters and the crowed nonstop and the animal control was here every second day. I have put ads up on kijiji and craigslist etc.. but unfortunately there have been no takers today and I am running out of time. I figure 48 -72 hours is the maximum I can keep him without having animal control and the bylaw guy at my door.
So what do I do with a rooster who is maybe 1lb if noone wants him? Also and I know I sound daft but if it comes down to it do local small slaughterhouses have humane killing? Should I go the way of vet? Would a vet put him down?
Thank you...I am so heartbroken as "she" is really the sweetest chicken
