I have a hen that has been ill for about 4 months now.....I have tried everything possible to make her better. She has given up. She sits huddled on the roost and lets the others peck at her without a fight. She is about 1.5 yrs old, a black sexlink from a hatchery. I plan to call the local extension to see if they can autopsy her. I'd like to know if they can find out what is ailing her as I have about 50 birds here (none others with any symptoms).
What is the best, most humane way to cull her? I watched the videos on the broomstick method and decapitation, I don't think I can handle the flapping. If we gas her, will she just fall asleep peacefully? My husband is willing to shoot her, where is the right spot?
Thanks everyone.
What is the best, most humane way to cull her? I watched the videos on the broomstick method and decapitation, I don't think I can handle the flapping. If we gas her, will she just fall asleep peacefully? My husband is willing to shoot her, where is the right spot?
Thanks everyone.