surfer_chicken Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I agree. I'm glad I've learnt how to dispatch chickens. (It was the best roast chicken I've ever eaten btw! ) It's opened my eyes to the meat industry, plus it's a useful skill for my egg birds as well. There were two occasions before where wish I had been able to dispatch my ill/injured hens rather than watching them suffer before they died If you know anyone who can show you how to cull birds then I would recommend it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopsie Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I would like to learn - not sure how you go about asking though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfer_chicken Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 If you don't know anyone who raises chickens for meat, you can try having a look on google for a course in your area. I couldn't see one near you on omlet but I'm sure there will be one advertised elsewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopsie Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Thanks Surfer_chicken I will look into it. There are a couple of farms around here so I might ask there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I'm lucky where I am in that I have a fabulous farmers market 40 mins away, I have got to know the farmers and can trace the farms.... I only buy meat where I can tell that it has been raised with the animals welfare at heart. I've been lucky to meet some lovely farmers and been able to get what I want, sharing morals and ethics. I'd go veggie before buying supermarket meat again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Me too. I was veggie for quite a while when I couldn't get decent meat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
