Artificial Insemination....

[cheeptrick]

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Wow...that is very interesting. I wonder if holding the hen/rooster upside down while this procedure is being done has caused fatalities??

 

[cheeptrick]

I noticed in the video that the bird instinctively turns their heads upwards when upside down?? Maybe this is the reason??

 

[chickenlady]

Why would holding a chicken upside down in this case cause fatalities? This is a common practice when carrying chickens or dusting them. They are very calm when held upside down. This whole AI process takes less than a minute. Now I wouldnt hold a chicken upside down for hours but a couple minutes surely shouldn't hurt.

 

[cheeptrick]

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Several here including the OP believe that holding a chicken upside down is not good for the chicken and can cause aspiration and in some cases fatalities. No one to date has been able to claim a fatality on this forum though...so I'm searching to find someone who has injured their birds by the procedure. Obviously someone performing AI is taking a risk when they are holding their birds upside down if it is in 'fact' bad for them.

Did not mean to change the subject!!

 

[Kecene]

great post guys. i've learn more that I ever expected

 

[tiki244]

I have done it and it is fairly simple. If the roo doesnt cooperate the first try, then you are supposed to put him back and dont try until the next day, so he doesnt get stressed out. Also, I was told to house the roo seperate from all birds during the breeding season to raise fertility. Because even arguing with other roos can lower the fertility rate. I didnt have to turn my roo upside down either. And I too had tried clipping the bottom feathers with no success (just too much fluff). Also, collecting in a plastic throw away spoon is just as effective, and it can be taped to a nearby table or stand, leaving your hands free to hold the bird.

 

[swtangel321]

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Ohhhhhh my, I almost fell off the couch when I was reading the end !!!!!!!! LOL!!!!!!! That guy must of been ******** !!!!!!!!!

 

[joebryant]

I'd have to be pretty desperate to...

 

[psrumors]

aint no way!!! LOL....very educational though, learn something new every day.

 

[chickenlady]

Ok, I understand what you are saying about holding them upside now.

I have read that you should withhold water and food for approximately 4 hours prior to collecting from the rooster. Maybe they do this to make it safer to hold upside down.