Support needed - butcher day!

[gckiddhouse]

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For cervical dislocation, my hubby held the head, while I held the feet and we pulled in opposite directions. We would count to three to make sure we pulled hard enough and fast enough to dislocate the neck quickly.

We did need to exert quite a bit of force, but again, we counted to make sure we were in sync with each other. The bird went from being held in DH's arms to dead in probably less than 1/10th of a second. I have seen someone do it with just one person, but I wouldn't feel comfortable doing it by myself. I would be worried about not exerting enough force and having a bird in pain.

We did end up decapitating a few

, but I figure that's a lot better than hurting one. Their heads were going to come off eventually anyway.

Thanks. I am glad you warned me about the decapitation possibility. That would have gotten to me a bit. Sounds like a lot of force. I will not attempt by myself. Still feeding my nasty roo. Working up the courage.

 

[Sunny Side Up]

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You can also take a stick like a broomstick or piece of PVC, hold it down with your feet while placing the bird's neck under the stick and yanking up hard on the legs. You know you did it right when you feel/hear the crunch of the neck being broken. The bird will flap a bit afterwards, but that's just its reflexes.

I use this method with sick birds I have to cull, birds I'm too fond of to give them the chop.

 

[SpringChickens]

You can also take a stick like a broomstick or piece of PVC, hold it down with your feet while placing the bird's neck under the stick and yanking up hard on the legs. You know you did it right when you feel/hear the crunch of the neck being broken. The bird will flap a bit afterwards, but that's just its reflexes.

I use this method with sick birds I have to cull, birds I'm too fond of to give them the chop.

Very good point. As long as you are prepared to give a good, strong tug, you shouldn't have a problem. Some people are also bothered somewhat by the *pop* of the cervical vertebrae being dislocated. You will definitely know when it is finished.​