Quail - Dispatching technique

[als77]

So I just dispatched my few quails and though I was prepared from the research & videoes I had done;
1) Knock them unconscious
2) Behead them w/sharp scissors

The problem is that for the first step I expected them to instantly roll their eyes, but they didn't. Are they supposed to, or does it take a few seconds from the impact to their unconscious?

I freaked out and whacked another time so I don't know if there is a delay from impact to rolling of eyes... The second one rolled its eyes immediately, but also immediately started twitching so I probably hit too hard (which might not be a bad thing?)

 

[muddy75]

The whacking part is unnecessary.....one cut with sharp shears or just twist and pull the head off.

 

[Kiki]

No whacking, poor things.
Just cut their head off.

 

[snood dude]

So I just dispatched my few quails and though I was prepared from the research & videoes I had done;
1) Knock them unconscious
2) Behead them w/sharp scissors

The problem is that for the first step I expected them to instantly roll their eyes, but they didn't. Are they supposed to, or does it take a few seconds from the impact to their unconscious?

I freaked out and whacked another time so I don't know if there is a delay from impact to rolling of eyes... The second one rolled its eyes immediately, but also immediately started twitching so I probably hit too hard (which might not be a bad thing?)

Ringing their necks is the best way to dispatch.

 

[gatrapper]

I just pop the heads off with a quick pull.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

I hold, my butcher partner cuts the head off, and then I do the rest. Currently (working on it) not physically strong enough to just do one snip for the head so I hold the bird still so they can do it.

Just have a bucket and going the head down at the bucket to catch the blood they'll flap a lot so hold their legs and wings tight

 

[FloorCandy]

I hold, my butcher partner cuts the head off, and then I do the rest. Currently (working on it) not physically strong enough to just do one snip for the head so I hold the bird still so they can do it.

Just have a bucket and going the head down at the bucket to catch the blood they'll flap a lot so hold their legs and wings tight

I do the same. I’m considering making a quail sized funnel so I can do it alone.

 

[Nabiki]

You really don't need to whack them on the head first. I think that would cause them more stress.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/how-to-process-your-quail-including-gory-pictures.75834/

 

[vall]

I haven't looked at the eyes, but they do go limp when I knock them out. Maybe it isn't needed but that's how I learned too. Yes, the twitching means it is dead.

I have weak hands so I use a cleaver. No assistance needed.

 

[KingD]

So I just dispatched my few quails and though I was prepared from the research & videoes I had done;
1) Knock them unconscious
2) Behead them w/sharp scissors

The problem is that for the first step I expected them to instantly roll their eyes, but they didn't. Are they supposed to, or does it take a few seconds from the impact to their unconscious?

I freaked out and whacked another time so I don't know if there is a delay from impact to rolling of eyes... The second one rolled its eyes immediately, but also immediately started twitching so I probably hit too hard (which might not be a bad thing?)

You do more harm wacking em.
Just snip em