- Jun 23, 2013
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I have had quail for years, for eggs and as pets. I am a real grass-eater type, I get very attached to them and in the past have only killed them due to extreme suffering or illness. This time, I had to deal with an indiscriminately violent roo to stop him terrorizing everyone.
I have had very upsetting experiences using neck-popping method and decapitation in the past; *very* unpleasant for the bird and myself. Last year we had to euthanize a hen due to carcinoma on the face, and used helium. It was a completely different experience, I cannot possibly reccommend this enough! If I have to be put out of my misery some day, this would be one of my top choices!
The bird passed out while having a sand bath in the chamber and died very quickly without a clue. I dressed him the way I would a squirrel, and roasted him with a little salt and olive oil. He was surprisingly meaty for such a small animal, tasted extremely good, and there was most likely 0 suffering or fear.
I can't imagine killing birds can ever be a casual affair for me like taking out the trash or collecting mail, but there are times it's going to be insecapable and I'm so glad I gave the inert gas method a shot. It's really the best way for the bird by far, I strongly reccommend it to anyone who tends to get really attached to their flock.
I have had very upsetting experiences using neck-popping method and decapitation in the past; *very* unpleasant for the bird and myself. Last year we had to euthanize a hen due to carcinoma on the face, and used helium. It was a completely different experience, I cannot possibly reccommend this enough! If I have to be put out of my misery some day, this would be one of my top choices!
The bird passed out while having a sand bath in the chamber and died very quickly without a clue. I dressed him the way I would a squirrel, and roasted him with a little salt and olive oil. He was surprisingly meaty for such a small animal, tasted extremely good, and there was most likely 0 suffering or fear.
I can't imagine killing birds can ever be a casual affair for me like taking out the trash or collecting mail, but there are times it's going to be insecapable and I'm so glad I gave the inert gas method a shot. It's really the best way for the bird by far, I strongly reccommend it to anyone who tends to get really attached to their flock.