superjules Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Our blue pekin boy Sonic was culled today at 4 months old. He started crowing 4 weeks ago so I contacted the pekin club but "Ooops, word censored!"ody was interested in him. I took him to Thorne's today and Frank regretfully did the deed for me, even he was impressed by how beautiful he was. The kids think he's gone to a farm and I won't be setting them straight on that score. He had a nice life, short though it was and he had a good, quick, painless death at the hands of an experienced poultryman. Thanks to everyone on here who shared in Sonic's life. Here's some pics: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 how awful for you - and he was such a beauty - poor thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tara Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Really dont know what to say he was pretty shame that "Ooops, word censored!"ody could have him.Shame we cant have them neutered or somthing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 I remember you posting the pics after he had hatched, sad news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Bless his little fluffy feet. RIP sonic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted September 21, 2008 Author Share Posted September 21, 2008 Thanks. I hatched him with the knowledge that this may be the outcome, but it's a shame and we'll miss him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Best wishes. Must have been really difficult for you, Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruth1 Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 That must of been really difficult to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Really sorry - you did your best for him though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 So sorry Julia. Andy & I were very sad to get your text earlier, but we are also very lucky that we got to meet him. I will email you some pictures that Andy took of Sonic when we looked after your girls and him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 So sorry to read about Sonic He was gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 How sad, poor Sonic - he was a lovely boy . Hard decision for you, but I know you had no choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted September 21, 2008 Author Share Posted September 21, 2008 Thanks everyone. I'd really love to see the pics Lisa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 It is a shame, but you wisely accepted that this would be the outcome from the off if you couldn't rehome him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Well done you, that must have been hard. We may have that with one of our boys htat I thought we'd homed but has now fallen through. None of our boys have crowed yet but it's a matter of a week or so I should imagine. Hope it doesn't put you off hatching though, I know people may frown and say we shouldn't do it if we're just going to kill the boys but I'd rather keep my broody happy and re-stock my own flock and give the boys a chance at some happy life than buy from somewhere that just gasses them at birth. Lots of love, he was a stunner. Mrs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted September 22, 2008 Author Share Posted September 22, 2008 Thanks for the pics Lisa. Now don't you point that finger at me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomaxsmith Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 That was brave Jules, but as you said you were realistic about the outcomes when you went in for hatching. We are so lucky to have the expertise of Thornes nearby. Perhaps this thread should go in the hatching sticky so that people realise there aren't an unlimited number of farms willing to take unwanted cockerels and that they need to be prepared that some of their cute fluffy chicks will have to be culled. ((hugs)) Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bondinho Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Well done you, that must have been hard. We may have that with one of our boys htat I thought we'd homed but has now fallen through. Have you tried the user on pekin site and pracitcal poultry site that rehomes unwanted cockerels and pullets? I believe they will take any birds if they have space available. http://www.pekinbantams.com/community/viewtopic.php?t=26905 Sorry to hear about Sonic but sounds like you went into it fully prepared for this outcome unlike others do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 I'm sorry, he was a gorgeous looking boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Brave decison to make. It would be hypocritical to be shocked by this decision. To give us the female hens means that a lot of cockerels have been hatched and despatched and at least Superjules knows her cockerel had a good life and it ended swiftly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
