Poor chicken - had to do a mercy killing - and first kill to boot

[MrsSmitho]

Ok, everybody who was helping with my girl who was rasping breath -


thank you for the info

she had wet pox and was very lathargic. she responded vaguely to being hand fed and watered...but there is no way I could have done that for very long...

we did a mercy kill on her - she went quick and painless...actually looked like she was already to "that" point and didn't have a clue what we were doing.

and it was my first kill also - so now I know the easiest (for me) way to kill when we are ready to eat

And out of the pain of mercy killing...comes the awesome knowledge that we have several more laying today! went back in to feel the love from the other birds and found 4 more eggs!!

Please don't look at us as this reads...uncaring...it stunk to have to do it, but all part of the farm life, right? We loved her. She is free.

In loving memory of Wheezy.

Kim

 

[joanc]

Sorry for your loss.

We had the same experience about a month ago. My favorite and most friendly girl--I miss her every day when I see the others. But I know she's not suffering anymore.

And you're right-it is part of farm life and life in general, it's just harder when it's one of your favorites.

Take care.

 

[Shared Acres]

I feel for your loss and understand where you are coming from.

How did you do the deed? Curious.

 

[Chickenaddict]

I would have done the same in your situation, it is better to end the suffering. R.I.P wheezy

 

[Mahonri]

Sometimes you have to do it.

 

[MrsSmitho]

Volume 904

almost hate to say...combo of ways, but in the end we figured the perfect way...

broom method

chicken on the ground, brom handle on back of neck, and step at the same time you raise the chicken body.

very quick and painless...

we woln't go into the first attempt...only good thing on that is hse was so far gone, she didn't feel anything

thanks all for the condolence...

 

[gumpsgirl]

I'm so sorry that you had to do that. I had to cull one of mine this past week and it was one of the hardest things I've ever done. In the end, my kids had to actually carry it out because I couldn't do it. My hats off to you for being strong enough to take care of it.

That's great that you have more laying for you.