best way to euthanize a baby chick

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coloradogal

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Hi,

As I posted 2 nights ago with no responses... I have a 2 week old baby Brahma. This is the second day of trying to keep her little rectum inside. It still comes out. I have tried everything that I can think of and now feel the only thing left is to euthanize her. So... do I chop her head off or twist it off? The vet gives them a shot but it is painful too. I would think chopping the head off is the most humane thing.

Suggestions?

Thanks.
 
i can tell you what I do...... had to do it today.. It is hard but this makes it easier for me. I put the chick in two walmart bags. Then I close the bag a bit. Leaving the chick in the bags and using the bags to keep me from feeling the chick too much.... I twist his head around his neck almost two complete turns and I hold it until it dies. Then I wrap up the bag and put it in the outside garbage. This is the thing I hate most about raising chickens.. and I have done it too many times.... it is better than watching them suffer...
 
When I have a situation where I need to cull a chick I gently put it on the ground and put a brick on its head and stand on the brick as quickly as I can. At the same time I am looking the other way. I am so sorry
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And I dont have any advice on how to fix that problem. Did you check the links at the top of the page?
 
I read something about putting baking soda and vinegar in a container and then that container in a larger container with the chick. The fumes put them in a permanent sleep. I'm sure it can be googled. Good luck.
 
I'm sorry you didn't get a response when you first needed help.
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I believe the most humane way to cull a chick is with a very sharp pair of scizzors. Hold the chick over the trash can (you can place a paper towel over the head if you wish) and snip the neck quickly. There will not be a lot of blood.
 
Use sharp pair of scissors to snip right through the neck. I try to have the disposal place ready, a hole dug under a bush or a box or bag for the pieces to fall into. It's so sad to see, to have to do this to a chick, but it's the final kindness we can do when they're suffering and need help to Cross the Road.
I'm sorry you have to deal with this.
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I'm just makes me sick to think of it but at least if I do it, I can make sure it's done right. I've spent the last 2 days cleaning her up and refusing to believe the inevitable. I was really disheartened today when the vet could only offer a solution to the chest cavity. She is quiet tonight so will let her sleep one more night and then give her peace tomorrow. I will try the vinegar/baking soda solution.
 

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