Anyone heard of the CO2 cull method?

[CCourson05]

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How do you use this technique?

 

[Sumatra55]

The easiest way is to use the back portion of scissors and just break its neck unless, you have a whole lot of chicks to do.

 

[Sumatra55]

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put the chicks in a trash bag and fill it with Co2 and tie it off and let it sit for ~4 or 5 mins, if you think you have a leak I do it twice.

 

[CCourson05]

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The CO2 just causes a peaceful sleep... It is basically like an anesthesia. At least, that is what someone else told me... IF not, someone tell me now, so that I can throw that theory out the window...

 

[Sumatra55]

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The CO2 just causes a peaceful sleep... It is basically like an anesthesia. At least, that is what someone else told me... IF not, someone tell me now, so that I can throw that theory out the window...

Well they do thrash about a bit for a little then make some funny noises. I use cervical dislocation, like I said unless I have alot to do.

 

[Nifty-Chicken]

Google search for "carbon dioxide euthanasia" and you'll find a lot of info (mostly to do with labs and rodents).

I definitely don't think that you could get enough from the mix to do it... maybe if you use a LOT and have a tiny animal. Otherwise, you'd need to use a compressed tank, like the kind they use for paintball guns, etc.

 

[BrattishTaz]

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The CO2 just causes a peaceful sleep... It is basically like an anesthesia. At least, that is what someone else told me... IF not, someone tell me now, so that I can throw that theory out the window...

Put it in the search box. You will see some horror stories.

 

[CCourson05]

And the easiest way to do this, is....?

 

[CCourson05]

[HennyPennies2007]This is tough...The ax is best. I believe that is is my job to do it. As their owner and manager it is my responsibility. But in spite of what you see in the avatar...I never do it without having to suck it up beforehand. And it may seem silly to some, but I always pray first. Antime you take something's life it should be done with dignity and respect for the animal...i.e. no flopping around or funny jokes. I put my hands on it till it dies every time. It's not entertainment. I always ask my family NOT to even be present when I do it...it's personal between me and my chicken. I found my mom watching me once, and blew a cork.... Its not a sideshow. But I think if you are going to keep chickens you better learn how to dispatch them yourself in a quick manner...sometimes you don't have the luxury of time to decide...injuries happen, sicknesses happen, you gotta be quick and mean it. It shows ya love your bird and respect it. Just my opinion..."
My favorite post and opinion from the search I performed... Just to draw this post to a conclusion..

 

[Chickenpoor]

I had to cull a chick a few weeks ago that hatch with a deformed leg/foot. I tried the Co2 method because it is always hard for me to cull a chick the old fashioned way. It worked for me. I got the info on how to do it from this site. I think someone posted it on here before and thats how I found it.

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