Culling...

[Bantam Chase]

While I know the good ol hatchet is quick and effective, I don't know if I'd ever be able to do that to someone I knew. I've gassed hit-by-car birds before with tailpipe exhaust and it was very easy and peaceful, and hopefully painless for the bird. I would NEVER consider eating a bird that was gassed, but is that an acceptable way to cull a chicken? Other than the hatchet, what are other ways to dispose of a bird?

 

[Beekissed]

Neck dislocation by wringing or using the broom handle method.

 

[chicken farmer 1997]

put it in a 5 gallon bucket and pour bakin soda in the bottom of it then pour vingar then put the lid on very fast. or u can sell it or give it away

 

[bobbi-j]

Gassing seems to be the next best option of you can't bring yourself to use a hatchet. (I'm guessing that if you can't use a hatchet, you wouldn't be able to use the neck dislocation method, either). I think it would be painless and stress-free.

 

[chicken farmer 1997]

i got the idea from a person on here. se put the chick in a gallon bucket. i normaluly eat what i kill.

 

[mikensara]

honestly if you dont plan to eat it yourself. amish folks at least the ones here in our area of ny will take them. just a thought or find someone who maybe wants them for their flock or yard.

 

[yinepu]

My husband shoots ours in the head