How to put a chick down?

[THV]

Hi Folks,
I had a problem a few months ago with all of my baby chicks dying. I figured out it was the wrong feed and they were dying of malnutrition

I switched their food and two of the 10 survived. The problem now is that one of them has lost her ability to walk. The other one seems t be doing OK. I think I need to put the paralyzed one down. I don't see her doing so well with the new flock that are now healthy pullets. Any suggestions on the most humane way to put her down (and the least traumatic for me)?

Happy Easter everyone.
Thanks
Tim

 

[Judy]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=1794757#p1794757

I have not done this so am certainly not recommending it.

Simplest is a pair of scissors or sharp knife to the neck.

 

[AHappychick]

honestly I have tried a few methods but the easiest I think for the chick and for me was just snipping off its head with poultry shears. you can stun check out Monarcs post on processing quail it would be the same thing with out the processing part. I am sorry you have to do this, but it is a part of being a chicken owner and actually caring about their quality of life. Good luck

 

[artsyrobin]

Check this message- https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=147192

it seems the kindest for both of you

 

[PQ]

A friend of mine use to put them in a box and place in freezer. She said they looked like they had gone to sleep.

 

[Hens_And_Chicks]

The easiest way for me (and no blood) is to hold their feet in one hand and clamp your fingers on their neck stretching them out - it suffocates them quickly and is a painless death. I'm sorry you have to do this but I understand - I had to cull one of my chicks that hatched yesterday because it was deformed and struggling.

 

[Portia]

If you want to avoid the blood, just twist/snap their neck. They will, of course go through the final shudders of flapping/running motions but they really don't feel a thing.

 

[CityGirlintheCountry]

I have to say that the baking soda/vinegar method is the route I have gone. I just can't cut their little heads off. The soda/vinegar method is pain free, blood free and really fast. It gets my vote.

I'm sorry you have to do this.