Culling Baby Chicks

[TwoShepherds]

Sorry for the loss of your chick, but you did what you had to do. Try not to feel guilty.

 

[gtaus]

Honestly, it would have just been better to have broken her neck to begin with.

That's what I was thinking. I have had to cull a few small animals in my years, and I always use the fastest, most efficient method. That is usually breaking the neck or chopping it off.

Sorry for your experience, but you will get over it and if faced with a similar situation in the future, you will be stronger next time. That is good for both you and the animal that you have to cull. It's a responsibility we all should assume when we decide to care for these animals. Thank you for posting your thoughts and I hope it helps you work out this experience. Best wishes.

 

[Tonyroo]

I find it easier for me to slit there throat and let the blood drain. Sorry you went through what seems like a traumatic experience. But eventually you should chalk it up as lesson learned and move forward. It's just how it is with keeping chickens or any small animals.

 

[Isadora]

Thanks for sharing your experience, painful as it is. This was a hard lesson, but one more people need to learn. Just because something is more easy for us emotionally doesn't mean it's the best thing for the animal.