Please help, not sure what the problem is...

[Eggcessive]

I have done that method (vinegar and baking soda in a closed container) on for 2 baby chicks who were just 2 days old and were brain damaged. It worked quickly. It is not something I would recommend for older birds.

 

[TheYLWFlock]

I have done that method (vinegar and baking soda in a closed container) on for 2 baby chicks who were just 2 days old and were brain damaged. It worked quickly. It is not something I would recommend for older birds.

Yes I read that it is only good to do on smaller animals, but she is pretty small, only 20 weeks old with a good bit of bantam in her. If she is too big to do this I will not, I don’t want to hurt her

 

[TheYLWFlock]

If it was safe for me to do it, what would the ratio and amount of each be?

 

[Eggcessive]

Here is a good article on euthanizing:
https://the-chicken-chick.com/how-to-humanely-euthanize-chicken-by-dr/

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I am crying as I write this. Daisy is not getting better, she is getting worse, she can’t really walk anymore, her feet are curling inwards, when put her down her legs go weak, sometimes one goes out to the front, she has sort of stumble panic attacks and crashes I to things, she’s not eating or drinking much, pooping less than she used to, I just don’t think she is thriving or happy anymore. I don’t know what to do. Do you think that we should euthanize so that she doesn’t have to die in pain?

How about carbon monoxide poisoning? I read that you can do it with baking Soda and vinegar in a closed container and it calms them down and then they fall asleep and don’t wake up. Is it truly safe and painless for them?

I am so very sorry to hear about Daisy

Only you can decide if now is the time to let her go.

I would not recommend using the Baking Soda/Vinegar method on a bird her size.

We all have to find a method that we can do, I use the broomstick method. If you have a family member or older neighbor that can help you that would be good. I take care of my own birds, but if you have help or someone to give you moral support for the first time it may make it easier.

 

[TheYLWFlock]

Thank you. I have my parents to help me, it’s just hard, I really didn’t want to do something that would snap her neck back or take her head off. I just wanted her to be preserved as the darling little baby that we was, and to just fall asleep quietly and not wake up, you know? I’ve never had to euthanize an animal before, but I am making this descision out of love because I know that her quality of life is not good and she isn’t improving.

 

[TheYLWFlock]

Ok, it has been done, broomstick method. I am honestly happy that she is no longer suffering, what really brought me to this descision was this:
“Remember that chickens hide pain, even severe pain, very well. It’s important to realize that it takes a lot of discomfort for a bird to stop eating and act sick….hunched up in a corner of a coop. Very often, I feel that more suffering is caused by waiting too long to euthanize than even by people who euthanize incorrectly. It is part of your responsibility as an owner to care for your birds, and if her situation is painful and seems hopeless, it is time to start seriously considering euthanasia.”
Mike, The Chicken Vet

I knew that she was suffering, and I didn’t want to see that. She died a quick and painless death, and no longer has to live an unhappy life. I would like to thank all of you for all of the amazing help and advice you have given us, you are all truly incredible people.

If it was Mareks, what should I do to try to prevent my others birds from getting it? I am going to do a full clean down of the coop and run, are there any medications I can give them?

Thanks so much for everything.

 

[Kiki]

Ok, it has been done, broomstick method. I am honestly happy that she is no longer suffering, what really brought me to this descision was this:
“Remember that chickens hide pain, even severe pain, very well. It’s important to realize that it takes a lot of discomfort for a bird to stop eating and act sick….hunched up in a corner of a coop. Very often, I feel that more suffering is caused by waiting too long to euthanize than even by people who euthanize incorrectly. It is part of your responsibility as an owner to care for your birds, and if her situation is painful and seems hopeless, it is time to start seriously considering euthanasia.”
Mike, The Chicken Vet

I knew that she was suffering, and I didn’t want to see that. She died a quick and painless death, and no longer has to live an unhappy life. I would like to thank all of you for all of the amazing help and advice you have given us, you are all truly incredible people.

If it was Mareks, what should I do to try to prevent my others birds from getting it? I am going to do a full clean down of the coop and run, are there any medications I can give them?

Thanks so much for everything.

IF it was Marek's there is nothing you can do

 

[Eggcessive]

So sorry for your loss. I know it was a difficult decision, but it is best that she is not suffering anymore. Are your parents open to getting a necropsy done? Hopefully this won’t happen again, but if it was Mareks, it might be possible. Just read the Mareks Faq to be aware of the different symptoms. Take care, and good luck with the rest of your flock.

 

[WVduckchick]

Ok, it has been done, broomstick method. I am honestly happy that she is no longer suffering, what really brought me to this descision was this:
“Remember that chickens hide pain, even severe pain, very well. It’s important to realize that it takes a lot of discomfort for a bird to stop eating and act sick….hunched up in a corner of a coop. Very often, I feel that more suffering is caused by waiting too long to euthanize than even by people who euthanize incorrectly. It is part of your responsibility as an owner to care for your birds, and if her situation is painful and seems hopeless, it is time to start seriously considering euthanasia.”
Mike, The Chicken Vet

I knew that she was suffering, and I didn’t want to see that. She died a quick and painless death, and no longer has to live an unhappy life. I would like to thank all of you for all of the amazing help and advice you have given us, you are all truly incredible people.

If it was Mareks, what should I do to try to prevent my others birds from getting it? I am going to do a full clean down of the coop and run, are there any medications I can give them?

Thanks so much for everything.

So sorry dear. Such a tough decision, but I like to believe that they let us know when the time has come. She told you, in her own way, that she was ready to go

I’m not sure if @rebrascora ever popped in on this thread, but she knows a great deal about Mareks so maybe she will weigh in.