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post #11 of 15

3/5/11 at 6:39am

Katy
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Originally Posted by happyhens44

I cant do that, MY HEARTS TO BIGGG hit

Part of having a big heart when you've got animals is doing what is right for them whether it's easy for us or not. None of us like having to do it, but it comes with the territory. To me it's kinder to end their suffering even tho it's the harder on me.

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1/28/12 at 6:41am

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What happens if u pull the neck, will it die r just suffer?

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1/28/12 at 6:48am

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There is a method of putting the chick in a container that will seal up. A gallon size ziplok bag will work. Measure out baking soda and pour this into a seperate container, zip lok bag works here also. Put a cup of vinegar into a measuring cup and set the measuring cup in the bag with the baking soda. Now connect the two containers with a length of hose or tubing. once this is done, tip the measuring cup of vinegar over into the baking soda. It is fairly fast. There is a complete link with photo's here on BYC, just do a search. Good luck! It's never easy to do, no matter what method you choose.

You are describing a GAS CHAMBER -- how disgusting. No way that can be 'quick'. Snip the head off as described, or pull the neck. Both of those methods are instant.

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2/18/12 at 1:54am

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You are describing a GAS CHAMBER -- how disgusting. No way that can be 'quick'. Snip the head off as described, or pull the neck. Both of those methods are instant.

I don't think its useful to reference human history when deciding what techniques are valid for animal husbandry. The acid test must surely be if the welfare of the animal is protected by whatever process is used.

Edited by peakie - 2/18/12 at 1:56am

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2/27/12 at 6:44pm

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Hard to think about, but it's good information to have.

http://www.alysion.org/euthanasia/

http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1075640/

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