somewhat gruesome poll - warning for those who might be squeamish

[Kali]

coyote showed up day before yesterday and snagged three of my new hens. he came back today but got spotted. husband took a few shots (only a .22 pistol, unfortunatly) at him and he dropped the hen he killed today. she is fresh.

Poll question: should I pluck and clean her for the freezer?

3 votes, 1 pass | Time left: Unlimited
	yes, you can cut off any punctures and the rest is fine, don't waste food
	2 (67%)
	nah it's too hot and traumatic for $5 worth of chicken
	1 (33%)
	um - with feed and other inputs/losses she is worth about $200!
	0 (0%)
	man, protien reality is too much for me
	0 (0%)
	1 DU member did not wish to select any of the options provided.
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[hedgehog]

1. Think of the coyate as a poorly trained retriever!

[OffWithTheirHeads]

2. Hey, this is Arizona! Go out and get a 50cal Barrett! 22...seriously?

[MiddleFingerMom]

3. Souptime!!!

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A .22 pistol!?!?!?
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What the hell is Herr Kali -- some sort of old school hitman?
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(edit to add)Why the hesitation?
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Who's the real chicken here?
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[nolabear]

4. Sorry for your loss, and pass the gravy!

No, really, I am sorry your hens are being killed. But fresh is fresh and unless you have a personal relationship with her I'd thank her and make good use of her.

When I was a kid we had a friend who raised rabbits for food. I was appalled at first that we'd play with the bunnies and then sit down to rabbit dinner, but it's life if you choose to eat meat, which I do. I believe in compassionate consumption and try to buy that way, and often feel real gratitude for being sustained by that sacrifice.

[HappyMe]

5. Sure, pluck away.

Glad I don't have to watch.

[HopeHoops]

6. DON'T EAT THE COYOTE!!! They'll tie you into Obama's dog meat thing.

The hen, sure. Why not, well, other than possible rabies. Just cook it well.

[Ptah]

7. 'chicken', sure, Kali it's a 'chicken'

[Kali]

8. HAHAHAHAHAHA!

[HappyMe]

9. That's funny.

[nolabear]

10. It's like you read her mind.

[baldguy]

11. Did she have a name? Are the hens pets?

If not, get the stew pot ready.

[MiddleFingerMom]

13. Fluffy.

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(on edit) Many years ago, friends of mine adopted a whale during a PBS fundraiser and named it Fluffy.
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[Arkansas Granny]

12. It would be a shame for her to go to waste. Put her in the freezer.

[A Simple Game]

14. "um - with feed and other inputs/losses she is worth about $200!"

I raise chickens too, you may have $200 in her, she isn't worth $200.

Let her go, not worth taking a chance.

[rug]

15. I vote for chicken coyote shot pie.

[liberaltrucker]

16. Don't waste food

The carcass is just fine if cleaned up. My Grandma would approve.

[Orrex]

17. Keep an eye on your neighbors in the next few days

Check to see if any of them have fresh .22 wounds. I suspect that you're dealing with a shape-shifter.