What is mobile home kill?

Mobile home kill means we come directly to your smallholding to carry out humane on-farm slaughter for private household consumption. Animals remain in familiar surroundings, avoiding transport stress, and we return to butcher your animal into freezer-ready cuts.

Is home kill legal in the UK?

Yes. Home kill is legal when the animal belongs to you, the meat is for your own household, a trained slaughterman performs the stun and kill, and livestock records are updated correctly.

What does humane slaughter mean?

Humane slaughter means the animal is correctly stunned so it becomes unconscious immediately and cannot feel pain. Calm handling and no transport reduce stress further.

Do livestock feel pain during slaughter?

No. When performed correctly, the stun renders the animal unconscious instantly, so it cannot feel pain or fear. Handling is kept quiet, controlled, and minimal at all times.

Is halal slaughter allowed during home kill?

No. UK law requires stunning before bleeding for home kill, so non-stun slaughter cannot be carried out.

Do you offer pig home kill and basic butchery?

Yes. We offer on-farm pig home kill and basic butchery for smallholders. We carry out humane slaughter and then butcher into basic home-use cuts. We do not offer bacon curing, sausage making or minced pork as part of the mobile service.

How do you price pig home kill?

Pig pricing varies depending on the size and type of pig and the level of service you choose (slaughter only, or slaughter and basic butchery). We will talk through costs with you before booking so everything is clear and agreed.

How should I prepare my pigs before home kill?

Keep the pig calm and in a small, separate pen before we arrive so handling can be done calmly and safely. We will talk you through what else is helpful for your setup when you book.

Do I need a licence for home kill?

No. You don’t need a licence to home kill your own livestock for your own household. The slaughterman must hold the correct certification.

Can I sell or gift meat from home kill?

No. Home kill meat is for your own household only and cannot be sold or gifted outside your household.

What do I need to do for livestock movements?

For home slaughter, you record a death on the Livestock Information Service (LIS). If you’re unsure, we’ll guide you.

Which animals do you process?

We currently provide home kill services for sheep, goats and pigs.

Do you offer casualty and emergency slaughter?

Yes. We provide a 24/7 casualty and emergency slaughter service for livestock that cannot be transported safely. Meat is only returned if it is fit for human consumption, assessed honestly on arrival.

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