Help! What the heck is wrong with this baby?!

[Purelychicks]

I'm really not sure, ether is a fairly safe option, it's a method a lot of people use. I'm not sure what else would be lethal but humane.
If it were me, I'd do my best to help it, and if that fails, I'd have a vet put her down. For now, keep doing what you're doing, keep her warm

It’s in pain I think.. I found online that since we don’t have ether it says;

How To Cull A Chick​

Options people have used include:

• Snipping the neck i.e. decapitation with a sharp pair of scissors
• Baking soda and vinegar (to make carbon dioxide) in airtight container
• Euthanasia by an avian vet (Might be most palatable for pet chickens)
• Wringing or snapping the neck by hand (Not recommended unless you’re adept at this method)
• Starter fluid (ether) on a pad in an airtight container (Not recommended due to research suggesting the animal experiences pain)

 

[BelovedBirds]

It’s in pain I think.. I found online that since we don’t have ether it says;

How To Cull A Chick​

Options people have used include:

• Snipping the neck i.e. decapitation with a sharp pair of scissors
• Baking soda and vinegar (to make carbon dioxide) in airtight container
• Euthanasia by an avian vet (Might be most palatable for pet chickens)
• Wringing or snapping the neck by hand (Not recommended unless you’re adept at this method)
• Starter fluid (ether) on a pad in an airtight container (Not recommended due to research suggesting the animal experiences pain)

The baking soda and vinegar isn't a humane method, and isn't recommended. If the baking soda and vinegar doesn't foam up and suffocate the chick, the air tight contain will- it isn't a pleasant way to go

 

[BelovedBirds]

It’s in pain I think.. I found online that since we don’t have ether it says;

How To Cull A Chick​

Options people have used include:

• Snipping the neck i.e. decapitation with a sharp pair of scissors
• Baking soda and vinegar (to make carbon dioxide) in airtight container
• Euthanasia by an avian vet (Might be most palatable for pet chickens)
• Wringing or snapping the neck by hand (Not recommended unless you’re adept at this method)
• Starter fluid (ether) on a pad in an airtight container (Not recommended due to research suggesting the animal experiences pain)

Decapitation, ether or a vet doing it, is most humane.
If you're comfortable doing so, decapitation would be the way to do it from home. It's one strong movement, and it shouldn't be too difficult if the blades are sharp. If you aren't confident, I wouldn't suggest it. It could end up being quite traumatic if it were to go wrong

 

[FunClucks]

At this age, a cutting board, and a sharp butcher knife, or a strong pair of garden/kitchen shears will make the ending quick. I'm so very sorry. I had to cull one my last hatch. There was no way to help it. Sometimes there's just nothing we can do.

ETA: Be decisive when you do it, and put all your strength into it. There shouldn't be much blood. Then cry later.

 

[Purelychicks]

The baking soda and vinegar isn't a humane method, and isn't recommended. If the baking soda and vinegar doesn't foam up and suffocate the chick, the air tight contain will- it isn't a pleasant way to go

I did that before I saw this.. it died in only about 20 seconds. The baking soda did bubble up and it passed peacefully (I hope.)

 

[BelovedBirds]

I did that before I saw this.. it died in only about 20 seconds. The baking soda did bubble up and it passed peacefully (I hope.)

Hopefully
But next time I'd use a different method

 

[Purelychicks]

Hopefully
But next time I'd use a different method

I feel so bad

 

[BelovedBirds]

I feel so bad

You had the best intentions, and it was a quicker death than it would have had, if you hadn't been able to use another method, so it was still a mercy
Please don't beat yourself up

 

[FunClucks]

I feel so bad

It didn't die of starvation or thirst. The end was pretty quick. That's a win. You did the best you could with the knowledge you had at the time, and that's the best anyone can do. Try not to beat yourself up about it. You didn't create the problem, and you did the best you could to deal with it, so none of this is your fault. Sending you supportive thoughts.

 

[BelovedBirds]

It didn't die of starvation or thirst. The end was pretty quick. That's a win. You did the best you could with the knowledge you had at the time, and that's the best anyone can do. Try not to beat yourself up about it. You didn't create the problem, and you did the best you could to deal with it, so none of this is your fault. Sending you supportive thoughts.