The girls

[TJ13]

Have 6 girls, Barred Rocks, 3 baby Orpingtons arriving soon. Love them lots. I don't know who's more spoiled them or me.

I have one that is very sick and I'm thinking she may be the first one I'll have to put down. I'm really distressing over this. I know it's something I need to know how to do, I owe them a peaceful departure. But what is the best way? I'm so afraid I'll do something wrong.

Ugh.The hardest part.

 

[sumi]

Welcome to BYC

I'm so sorry to hear you have to deal with the euthanasia issue already. That is a very difficult thing to deal with, I know… There are many different techniques you can use, everyone does it differently, but here is a good discussion on the topic with some suggestions:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/593607/a-squeemish-subject-euthanasia/0_30

Best of luck

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi

Glad you could join the flock! Sorry to hear you have a sick bird It sure can be a hard thing having to deal with euthanasia. I too have agonised over these things before. Sumi has left you a good link to check out, I hope it helps you.

Good luck

 

[N F C]

I'm so sorry. Unfortunately that's something anyone with animals faces at one time or another. Sumi has given you a good link, hope it helps.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC - you have some good advice already so I'll just say a big hello and wish you all the best.

CT