'Dispatching'?

[SpottedCrow]

So sorry about your chick, mudhen...(((hugs)))

 

[equine chick]

I'm sorry about your chick, enjoy the other babies.

 

[eggchel]

Another easy method is to place the chicken in an airtight container such as a covered paint bucket with a rag or paper towel that has been saturated with starter fluid / ether. This will euthanize the bird quickly and can be used for any size poultry or waterfowl by adjusting the container size. Obviously, you should use care not to inhale the fumes yourself. This method is particularly good for those who are unsure that they would be able to successfully or quickly break the birds neck.

chel

 

[Carole AM]

I've done thwe starter fluid thing- and it does work fast. I hate it, but sometimes we have to.

 

[mudhen]

eggchel, that is a good suggestion.
I used a plastic bag and discarged a co2 cartrige (happened to have because I have a seltzer bottle).
It was instantanous, co2 is heavier than air and acts as an anasthetic. Like your method, it was quick, effective, and bloodless.

Thank you all for your condolences.

 

[HenHappy]

My Hubbie just tells me that she is in a witness protection program! I guess I'm the chicken in this instance. I admire those who have the strength.