Need to cull , please help

[Morri]

but what if it could stand a chance at life? y not give it to it seeing it will/might have already supplied u with eggs! plus its stilla baby.

 

[Shadowhills Farm]

Can you have someone else cull her if that's what's needed to be done??

I can't do it myself because I get all upset and cry; I have to have hubby do it without me around....

 

[Kittymomma]

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It may work for some people, and I did read the link that was provided, but time after time I've read threads on here where it hasn't worked out well. Most often the poster is feeling completely guilty and heartbroken because they heard flopping in the bucket for an extended period of time or they opened the lid after 5-minutes only to see the bird laying in the bottom gasping for air. Now this very well could be "operator error" but the ax or even the broomstick method is IMO much more likely to have the desired outcome--A quick and humane death from a caring guardian.

 

[Chicken0Boy]

I would personally use an axe

 

[Teach97]

the body flops after decapitation and blood squirts...that is what happens when done correctly

seems fairly dramatizing to someone that is already having issues

OP wanted a method where they didn't have to watch...that is what I gave

 

[FairfieldChicks]

I sent you a pm, Im in southern ontario and would gladly help nurse your hen back... please get back to me

 

[RachelFromTheBlackLagoon]

FairfieldChicks, that is so wonderful of you!

 

[backdoorchicken]

freezer.

 

[cluckcluck42]

Aw, I am just so sorry. I know this is a really tough decision and I just wish you peace with your decision, whatever it may be.

When I have to make this decision, I will be getting my fiance to go out back with a hatchet. Quick and less traumatic for the bird and thankfully he could handle it. I know I could not do it unless it was an emergency, like a severely wounded bird that had no hope and I was the only one there. Oh geez, I really feel for you.

 

[FairfieldChicks]

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I wouldnt mind it at all, some need a bit extra care to get back on their feet.
I tried with my silkie roo, he was lagging around the yard, so I brought him in, bathed and blowdried him, was feeding him and watering him all day long and he passed after he actualy looked quite well, approx 2 weeks of having him indoors. I enjoy doing what I can to help, it wouldnt be a bother and she is more than welcome to come get her if she does indeed get better. I dont think jumping to a culling is the best thing to do when all other options are not fully tried yet...