Using herbs to euthanize quail?

[domore]

Stumbled on this while looking for chicken anatomy info. Page 3.20 has a couple of paragraphs on euthanizing.

http://kenanaonline.com/files/0073/73747/CHICKEN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY.pdf

 

[ChickenLegs13]

You must be killing them for people to use as pet food? Otherwise simply popping their heads off wouldn't be in issue.

 

[Binki]

Thanks domore, that was a great read... Unfortunately coturnix quail are experimented on a lot, but at the same time it's fortunate to have the research and conclusions available online to help care for them

ChickenLegs13 - not sure if you read my initial posts where I stated I was looking for a way to avoid the standard head chopping but thanks for trying to help

 

[ChickenLegs13]

Yes, I did read it. I wasn't really trying to help, am just curious about the alternative method you are asking about.
I could see folks not wanting to buy a quail with a bloody stem where it's head used to be to carry home to the family pet snake, but if you are processing them you are going to rip their skin off, scrape their guts out and cut their little legs & wings off, which is pretty gross. So I was wondering what the issue was with popping the head off to cause a quick & easy, instant death.

 

[Binki]

Lol okay, well for your curiosity it's not about the look of the carcass or gross factor - just asking if people knew anything about euthanizing quail with herbs in case it was more peaceful/easier than traditional methods

 

[ChickenLegs13]

Roger that! Nothing wrong with trying to learn something new. Thanks for the explaination.

 

[Viktor the Quail]

using CO2 is bad and not humane!!!!! This will cause the bird to gasp for air and is traumatic. Better option is to use and inert gas such as Nitrogen, Argon, ect. Neither human or animal can tell the difference between Oxygen or inert gas, However the body does detect CO2 and will gasp for air and creating panic.

 

[Ruby Rogue]

Any new info about valerian or other herbs? Since this zombie is back.

 

[Nabiki]

Any new info about valerian or other herbs? Since this zombie is back.

Poison is a bad way to die. I haven't seen anyone recommend anything better than sharp shears to the neck since I joined.

@Viktor the Quail this is a 5 year old thread...

 

[Viktor the Quail]

Poison is a bad way to die. I haven't seen anyone recommend anything better than sharp shears to the neck since I joined.

@Viktor the Quail this is a 5 year old thread...

i recommend a nitrogen euthenasia chamber. Simple to build, less trauma both on bird and human