Millie-Annie Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Blossom we managed to dig a hole for but it was hard work and it wasn't summer. Annie it was collection day so I wrapped her in something nice and she went in the bin, but I still feel awful about that. I can't bear the thought of doing that to Millie chicken, but what can I do? The ground is absolutely solid (heave clay soil) and she was a big girl. I have rung the out of hours vets, who want £30 to cremate her. Vets Now make my blood boil. So what to do????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FruitandNutCake Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 I cremated my last one that died in my own incinerator ( I had already built up a pile of logs for burning) but even then I felt guilty cremating rather than burying. The only reason I didn't bury her was because I had just recently buried my rabbit and she kept getting dug up again until I covered grave with paving slab on top of weld mesh, and I didn't want that to happen to chicken as well. It is never easy - which ever choice you make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennydavies Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Unfortunately we double bagged Nugget and she too, went with the bin men. Very sad and very final we didn't bury her just in case she got dug up by our Greyhounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Defra prohibit incineration other than in registered premises. Why not enquire at the vets tomorrow? They will deal with the matter for a small charge. I always double bag mine and put them in the bin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISCA Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 One of mine was PTS yesterday so the vet sent her to the crematorium with the cats and dogs. She did offer to return her body to me for burial but I do not really want a chicken cemetary in the garden, so left her with the vet. It cost £32 in total (consultation, injection and cremation). If one died at home I would double bag the carcass and leave in the bin. Much as I love my chooks I will never get as attached to them as cats and dogs I do not think, but appreciate others do and may not like putting their bodies in the refuse. I still have my dogs and cats ashes from last year and the year before and will bury them in the garden once I find a nice spot and will plant a fruit tree there in their memory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Sorry to hear your sad news Shop around local vets there charges vary enormosly I last paid £7.47 other vets wanted betwenn £20 £30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopsie Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 when my ex-bats were killed my vet sent them to the incinerator and classed them as wildlife. She didn't charge me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 I paid £12 I think at the vets, so worth shopping around - however I have to say the last couple have gone, carefully bagged up, in the wheelie bin. I'm firmly of the view that once the spirit has gone, what is left behind is unimportant, and so I take a practical view on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millie-Annie Posted June 13, 2010 Author Share Posted June 13, 2010 I would try and harden myself if it wasn't for the fact it is hot and our bin collection isn't until Wednesday. The thought of her lying in there upsets me more. I will ring my vet tomorrow and see what they say. Vets Now are just in it for the money so no way was I paying them £27. Thanks for your suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 We took Cheryl to the vets and paid for her to be cremated as i've heard the foxes will dig dead bodies up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 We buried Penny in a 2ft deep hole. She was wrapped in newspaper then put in a paper gift bag (not non-bio-degradable plastic) then we put a slab and a strawberry planter on top of her. I think you just need to do what's right for you - you're right to go to your normal vets and ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 I took mine to vet and paid nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 I paid £12 each time. My vets are very good and worth every penny I pay them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 I have double bagged and binned before. But recently (as my daughter insisted) I took one to the vet few months ago for cremation and was charged £15. I think it may be worth ringing round a few vets as prices do seem to differ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forge Cottage Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 We took Peggy to a nearby wild wood that we can see from the garden, where we know there are foxes, and laid her down amongst some bluebells and foxgloves. We would rather that other creatures benefit from her and she returns to the woods - and we will remember her when we hear the birds sing there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Babs was PST they charged me £17 for the injection and cremation, I think the other will go to the vets also. I didn't think you could bury them , I respect animals to much to just bin them ( big softie ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Can't remember the cost, possibly £25 for disposal at the vet, but he also checked over her chicks at the same time. We ran out of room with rat burials and bunny burials. One big Orpie would have been a bit too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller30 Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Hi my vets charge you £47 to pts and cremate and £30 to just cremate i have phoned a few vets and they all gave me the same price of £30 for cremation which i think is a rip off so depending on when they die as my bin only gets collected every 2 weeks and in the hot weather that is no good i have burnt one of my birds making sure it was so hot their was nothing but ash left i no you are not really allowed to do this but i know a few people who have but when the weather is not hot they will get double bagged and go in the bin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millie-Annie Posted June 14, 2010 Author Share Posted June 14, 2010 I rang my own vets who are usually really good price wise and they still wanted £21. The first lady said hang on I'll see if there is a charge so I was hopeful and then came back and said £21. I will ring a couple more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickyhazel Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 We buried Chestnut but with Betty we just put her in the bin. It's too much hassle, really, to bury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 If its cool weather or the bin is due to be collected soon then they get double begged and put in the bin If collection day i some time away or its hot I double bag them and take them to the local tip Its not a glamorous end to a life sadly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millie-Annie Posted June 14, 2010 Author Share Posted June 14, 2010 Well that was a result. I left my original vets as they had become too big and too expensive. They just came up trumps though and cremated Millicent for £8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txswanie Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Perhaps its just me but I would never consider throwing my chickens out with the rubbish. Would you do this with a dog or a cat? My chickens are part of my gang (I know many people will laugh but they are a part of the family now) I bought them and I cared for them and in return they give me hours of pleasure and lovely eggs. Why would I then disrespect them at the end of their lives. Most of us do not keep chickens for profit, in fact it costs us a great deal to keep our chickens. Why grumble at this final cost. All animals deserve dignity in life and in death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 .....Why would I then disrespect them at the end of their lives. I don't see it as disrespectful, I see it as pragmatic and sensible and hygienic. I have buried a couple of hens, and even with rocks on the grave, they have reappeared in the middle of the lawn in the morning, because of the foxes, so disposal in the bin is the only option for me, as I am not prepared to burn them. The accrid smell form burning feathers is vile, I have neighbours to consider, and in the UK we are not supposed to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller30 Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Dont mean to butt in but when i burnt my chicken there was no smell at all i know your not suppose to do it but it was an emergency as it was so hot and my bin was not due to go out for 2 weeks and i have no more room to bury in my garden my vets were closed for the weekend and we are not allowed to take dead birds to are dump i did think about leaving her for the foxes to eat but one i thought that was mean and two i dont want to attract him to my other birds leanne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...