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My old hen stopped laying, and I'm stuck in an ethical bind.
I'm not sure if it's right to keep her or cull her, so how have you dealt with this?
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noahcampbell1mo ago
Saw my friend deal with this exact thing. Her hen, Mabel, stopped laying at six years old, but she kept her as a garden pet for two more years. It's like what @richardfox said about the bond making it hard. She just fed her scraps and let her roam until she passed naturally.
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richardfox1mo ago
Understand completely, that's a really tough spot to be in. She's still a living animal you've cared for, so the bond makes it hard. Only you can make that call for your flock.
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