Dad tied helpless chicken to a tree so his son, 8, could shoot it with a crossbow Peter McCauley, 28, had his son fire two bolts which bounced off the hen before moving him closer until his shot could penetrate the helpless bird's neck. McCauley then took aim himself Updated Peter McCauley has been banned from keeping animals for five years (Image: SWNS) The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up today! When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice.