easiest way to cull a sick hen

[danamillette]

Need suggestions. I've never done it, and need to.

I dont think i have the nerve to cut her head off.

 

[danamillette]

please! anyone????

 

[KLH2010]

I have seen someone put a chicken on the ground, put a broom handle over the back of their neck, and pull the chickens body up and back. Their heads come off easily. I know it sounds really gross but it's extremely fast and a very simple procedure. I am sorry you have a sick chicken...it's always sad when something happens to one of them.

 

[buck-wild-chick]

Well The head is not suppose to come of with the broom stick method. It can if pulled hard but You should only pull hard enough untill you feel a slight "give". That mean the chickens neck has been dislocated.

 

[Nifty-Chicken]

there is a TON of information on the subject if you search for it: how to cull a chicken

Once you've done some reading, come back here and provide us with more details on what you are willing / not willing to do. Do you have a gun? Are you deathly afraid of blood? We need more info to give you good advice relative to your situation.

 

[MrsSmitho]

Having a few cullings under my wing now (no pun intended), the broom method works real fast and completely painless.

Be sure to put the chicken with their head up, lying on the ground, doesn't work so fast if the head is sideways

For those who go triple lined into trash bags (if feared CRD), immediately after the deed is done...no trauma, no mess, no watching those last few jerks of the body.

Sorry to hear about your bird.

Kim

 

[JayBird+16]

Check out the post by The Monkey Mama - it's a photo essay of processing a rooster. It shows the broom method. Do a search for
"We DID It! Sir Annoys Alot is in my Fridge! [pics]"
Sorry about your sick girl.

 

[Tuffoldhen]

The easiest and best way to dispatch a chicken is with a sharp axe/ butchering block. Contrary to what alot of people think, it is quick and painless for the chicken, according to my Vet.

 

[swtangel321]

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If we have to cull this is also the method my hubby uses, He's tryed a few ways and this seems the fastest and you cant screw it up. Not for everyone I understand that !!

 

[danamillette]

Well, I ended up using the broom method. I think maybe after that experience, an axe method would be better. I am not afraid of blood, it just seems so...I dunno. Thanks for the links and advice.
RIP Buffy.