Handicapped chic

[CoturnixComplex]

That exactly explains it to a T !!!
(Where that phrase even comes from?!?! Lol)
Physically rounded and bowed at the hip! And yes... the bigger he gets ... the harder for him to get around...
So did u actually cull yours or did it just pass on its own?

Unfortunately he was declining slowly, not quickly, so I culled him at about 3 weeks. I had a curled foot case that also didn't correct but didn't thrive that I did at the same time. They were too sad and teeny for me to eat but I saved the feathers and the kitties got a treat.

 

[CoturnixComplex]

Ou could make him a wheelchair so he can scoot himself around without much trouble as h grows. Also others will pick on him most likely so he may be safer as a house chicken.

They are quail, they don't really bond to people the same way chickens do and they're not very smart. It's a nice idea but I doubt he would have an acceptable quality of life.

 

[le_bwah]

If you can't guarantee this animal the same quality of life as one with full mobility, it's kindest to cull. Sounds harsh, I know. But some deformities can't be helped, and the least cruel thing to do is prevent any future pain and struggle.

 

[Anime2lover]

They are quail, they don't really bond to people the same way chickens do and they're not very smart. It's a nice idea but I doubt he would have an acceptable quality of life.

In that case I agree with Ie_bwah

 

[littlepip]

if the little guys seems in pain, it's best to cull. if he's determined, and seems healthy, you can try a wheelchair. People make them out of legos or other building toys for their disabled pets. You can even buy them!

 

[le_bwah]

if the little guys seems in pain, it's best to cull. if he's determined, and seems healthy, you can try a wheelchair. People make them out of legos or other building toys for their disabled pets. You can even buy them!
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Honestly, that sort of thing just seems sad and a bit cruel.

Wheelchairs for humans make sense, because chair-bound people can still do most of the things anyone else can. And wheelchairs for big animals like dogs make sense for similar reasons.

But the smaller a critter gets, that harder it is to help it replicate or replace normal function—the reach a point where they just can't do what their able-bodied peers can, and it makes feeding and grooming themselves difficult. Small animals are also generally more afraid of human contact—we cause them fear even as we try to help.

When an animal, even a pet, becomes severely disabled, to the point their whole life revolves around their disability and the care it will take to keep them alive, the kindest thing to do is cull.

 

[Bluemonster107]

Yea... I appreciate the idea of a wheelchair, but yea... this little bird is not thriving like the others .. looks like it hurts to just try and get to the water.. I’m all about quality of life.. I know this little one needs to move on... I have never culled any chics so far (newbie)... so I have no idea what I’m doing is prob more the reason I hesitate... guess I shall head on over to YouTube

 

[le_bwah]

Yea... I appreciate the idea of a wheelchair, but yea... this little bird is not thriving like the others .. looks like it hurts to just try and get to the water.. I’m all about quality of life.. I know this little one needs to move on... I have never culled any chics so far (newbie)... so I have no idea what I’m doing is prob more the reason I hesitate... guess I shall head on over to YouTube

A sharp pair of kitchen shears to the back of the neck will remove the head and lead to a quick, relatively painless death. As long as you don't hesitate during, it's a sure thing.

 

[Bluemonster107]

A sharp pair of kitchen shears to the back of the neck will remove the head and lead to a quick, relatively painless death. As long as you don't hesitate during, it's a sure thing.

Yup.. I don’t think it’s gonna happen... I went over right away to YouTube and watched the slightly redneck video he post on it.. very informative and very helpful... a great video but crap.. I just can’t do it. I think I “may” have no issue if I need to do it to an asshole bird... but I’m having an issue doing it to this little handicap bird .. ugh!
As you can tell I’m not raising the birds for meat! Hahaha

 

[le_bwah]

Yup.. I don’t think it’s gonna happen... I went over right away to YouTube and watched the slightly redneck video he post on it.. very informative and very helpful... a great video but crap.. I just can’t do it. I think I “may” have no issue if I need to do it to an asshole bird... but I’m having an issue doing it to this little handicap bird .. ugh!
As you can tell I’m not raising the birds for meat! Hahaha

Do you have a friend or family member who could help you and/or do it for you?

When I culled my crooked-neck chick, I was afraid I wouldn't be able to get a clean cut. My dad helped me by holding the head so its neck uncurled—made it mechanically easier a more precise (especially because my hands were shaking, lol).

If you wind up doing it yourself, note that it's totally normal and expected to feel upset over killing something. It gets "easier" the more you do it, but that sick feeling might happen each time.

I hope you can do what's best for the animal, even if it might not be what's most comfortable for you.