My old hen is dying - should I put her down?

[WildSuburbian]

I have 5 hens, age 7. My Australorp Eva is failing. She is slow moving, her comb tells me that she is not healthy, and I do not eat her to suffer. Anyone else with old ladies out there? Should I put her down? I absolutely do not want want her to suffer. We have spent hours together in the past week as I soothed her and told her how much she is loved. I just am hesitant for euthanasia because it is so final. But I don't want her to suffer. Any advice/experience would be helpful. Thank you

 

[Farm boy 14]

if you are sure she is dying and cant be saved shoot her with a .22 or pellet gun. you definetly don't want her to suffer.

 

[TheTwoRoos]

She is just old.A hen who doesn’t lay anymore typically has a pale comb.If she is eating and drinking and not in pain,leave her be.She could still live another year or two.

 

[lazy gardener]

That you are asking the question indicates to me that you know it's time to say good by to her. When a hen is acting off, she is already suffering b/c they are hard wired to hide their illness. I use the broomstick method to provide an instant death.

 

[TheTwoRoos]

What’s the broomstick method?

 

[lazy gardener]

Do a google search and you will find lots of descriptions, and most likely a video showing the technique.