The
listing is for a humane poultry dispatcher. This dispatcher makes the process
of killing a chicken or other large poultry not only easier but less stressful
for the bird. The chopping block method
of slaughtering a chicken requires a
rather violent removal of the head with a sharp knife.
This device is mounted on a post or tree and is a neck breaker. The humane
poultry killer is designed to break the neck of the bird killing it instantly.
The skin is not supposed to be cut or the head removed, making the job less
messy and much less stressful for both the bird and the person.
There is a purpose made gap in the neck resting area so when the handle is
closed it cannot sever the bird's head. This gap can be adjusted for different
sized birds .
Procedure
Step 1 - Calmly get your bird (in this case I needed to process 4
roosters from my last hatching) I went down to the pen the night before and
isolated the 4 roosters from the rest of the flock by putting them into a small
holding pen. At night chickens are easy to catch and will not move because they
can't see very well. Now that the birds were isolated, it was a simple matter
of going to the pen and selecting a bird.
Step 2 - Lift the humane poultry killer handle up and then grip the
lower legs of the bird just above the feet securely. Position the bird so the
neck rests across the "U" resting area from left to right. The bird
should just calmly sit there and will likely not have a clue what's going on.
Step 3 - Firmly and swiftly press the handle downwards until it stops as
the bolt rests on the stopper and hold it in position. The bird will probably
flutter and convulse a little bit but it will have been instantly knocked out
and killed.
Step 4 - Hang the bird by the feet so the blood and fluids drain into
the neck and head cavity - you should not see much blood (if any) coming from
the bird.
Step 5 - Process the bird for eating etc as normal.Major Delivery Conditions
• Permission to leave - By placing an an order with us you agree to have the item/s left at the front door (side door, verandah, etc) in the event that no one is home to sign for and receive the item/s or for any other reason. You also agree to accept the risk this may involve
Local pickup are welcome in Canberra.