happyappygirl said:OK on our mountain horse list, there is a big discussion on what to do with a horse when you realize the prognosis is bad, and you have to make a sad decision.
One lady donated her horse to a wildlife sanctuary as meat. The horse was taken to a "kill center" who shot it in the head, processed it and used the meat. Her vet had told her it was the most humane way to put an animal down, quick and easy.
A recent magazine recommended you put them under your manure pile to speed up decomp, and keep them with you that way.
I know i couldn't have allowed predators to eat my precious Cheyenne. No way no how. However, over the years, i have had a few horses I'd have GLADLY fed to a cougar.
Any opinions?
fredsaid2 said:So does anyone know if you can lawfully bury a large animal on your property? I've known many who do but their places are large and tucked away, no one to really see what's being done. Maybe it's a question of amount of land available, whether it's considered ag? Wondering about the legalities, specifically for St. Mary's. tks!
Amy said:My last horse whom I loved dearly and had for 17+ years was buried on the farm I boarded him at. I was told that was the only option. It cost me almost $600 to get the hole dug. I was given impression that valley protein did not come pick them up anymore.
This is a sad but very informative thread.
Busterduck said:I hauled my pony to Valley after being humanely euthanized by my vet. Cost me $25. It costs more if they have to pick up the carcass.
It is against the law to bury your horse on your own property. It's okay if you don't get caught but you also have to think about if you ever sell your property. I knew a girl who was sued for burying her horse on her property. She sold the property and didn't disclose that information to the buyer. The buyer did some digging and hit the dead carcass. Had to pay to have it removed as hazardous waste.
What happens on my property-stays on my property!fredsaid2 said:So does anyone know if you can lawfully bury a large animal on your property? I've known many who do but their places are large and tucked away, no one to really see what's being done. Maybe it's a question of amount of land available, whether it's considered ag? Wondering about the legalities, specifically for St. Mary's. tks!