Update : I culled and am now recovering my emotions thank you all

[RedHead]

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Put on leather gloves, hold there body firmly, grab there head, twist (rotate) hard and fast. There will chirp a few times loudly and then it is over. Or put them on the ground and use a shovel if it is easier for you.
Jamie
Neenah, wi

I don't think I can do that, I'm going to try and do some research right now and see if there's a painless way of doing it, if anyone knows of a way that won't hurt please tell me...
at least they're asleep right now..

 

[sonew123]

wicked sharp kitchen shears and cut it's head off-do not be scared or you wont be able to doit all the way causing more pain than neccessary to him-make it quick and fast..Im so sorry!

 

[PunkinPeep]

there is a method of making a homemade co2 chamber with baking soda and vinegar.

i'm looking for the link that explains it right now.

 

[PunkinPeep]

try this
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=147192

 

[realmofthewoodsranch]

Yep, the CO2 puts them to sleep (unconcious) first, and it's supposedly painless.
I'm so sorry for you!

 

[Felicia]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=147192 is good info. This is the way I would do it if I couldn't go to the vet.

 

[TurtleChick]

aw, so sorry for you!!!!

 

[RedHead]

Well I did it...my internet went down when I went to do my research and I had just run out of vinegar so I couldn't do that co2 method...I just took hubby and mother in law's advice and just took em outside and did it quickly with my .22
Took me a couple of hours to compose myself again, but I think I'm almost ok now. I'm sure the vodka hubby picked up on his way home from work will help the rest of the way, I should be ok tomorrow. Thank you all for your support and advice...at least out of 100 I only lost 3 which I reckon is a good percent considering

 

[sonew123]

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wow I never thought of a gun... but then again they are in my house and it would be quick and painless if you know what your doing--Im sorry for you-I have yet to go through that with having to truly cull a chick-I've culled many animals not chickens..

 

[charlotteda]

So sorry to hear of the ordeal... I hate having to do that ! It helps to know you did the right thing but it still hurts.

Charlotte