It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Ayyub Ansari (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade using animals as targets. Therefore, even if I have a chicken, I will not tie it up and use it as a target.
Hadith Referenceمسند احمد / مسند الأنصار رضي الله عنهم / 23589
Hadith Gradingحکم دارالسلام:صحيح لغيره، وهذا إسناد ضعيف لجهالة والد بكير