Only a licenced abattoir can kill an animal for food in the uk unless it is eaten by the individual killing it. Not even family can join in

The costs went up when the rule came in making abattoirs have a vet in attendance at all times.)
Winter feed prices went through the roof - (peaked at £7 / 20 kg ish, now about £6.50) - then slaughter / butchery costs, then two round trips of 50 miles to the abattoir, then literally hundreds of pounds spread across the flock on vet medicines - (they need worming three times a year, treating for fly twice, and occasional wound dressing, antibacterial sprays etc) then of course feet trimming and shearing. Its the wormers that get my goat - only available in large bottle with shortish expiry dates at £70 a bottle
