Would appreciate input on killing a baby - legs don't work

[BennieAnTheJets]

Update:

Ok, so I got an appointment now for Thursday morning to let the vet euthanize it for $27 (that's what they estimated on the phone - we'll see what the final bill is) and I will take my poultry scissors and get some instructions on how to use them properly to sever the head.

May use this baby's body to do a test cut through the neck after it has been humanely put to death. That way I will be more prepared to do the right thing next time and can prevent other unfortunate little ones from suffering unnecessarily.

We'll see how it goes. This new vet I have is very nice and understands people who keep poultry and their issues and I feel more comfortable if he can put the baby down humanely for now and take a look at my dispatch tool and method.

If I could visit one of you and see how it is done, that would be good, too, but you are too far away, most of you. =]

 

[BennieAnTheJets]

PS: The baby is getting more and more uncomfortable every day and I think it is true what others have posted: the heavier it gets the more it is going to have a chance to be in real pain since it gets around on its hocks rather than on its feet. It is time to end this little life - so sad - much too soon - but better than being in pain und unable to follow the flock, roost, or run from predators or other flock members when they compete for rank.

 

[Kiki]

Update:

Ok, so I got an appointment now for Thursday morning to let the vet euthanize it for $27 (that's what they estimated on the phone - we'll see what the final bill is) and I will take my poultry scissors and get some instructions on how to use them properly to sever the head.

May use this baby's body to do a test cut through the neck after it has been humanely put to death. That way I will be more prepared to do the right thing next time and can prevent other unfortunate little ones from suffering unnecessarily.

We'll see how it goes. This new vet I have is very nice and understands people who keep poultry and their issues and I feel more comfortable if he can put the baby down humanely for now and take a look at my dispatch tool and method.

If I could visit one of you and see how it is done, that would be good, too, but you are too far away, most of you. =]

This is a really good idea...to practice after the vet has helped.

There are videos on YouTube.

 

[AlderCreekFarms]

If I could visit one of you and see how it is done, that would be good, too, but you are too far away, most of you. =]

Where are you? I have some quail I need to cull. It's hard the first time, and it's never "fun", but you do get more adept...

 

[Kiki]

Where are you? I have some quail I need to cull. It's hard the first time, and it's never "fun", but you do get more adept...

Virginia is a little too far.


Maybe you could film your quail?

 

[bobbi-j]

Update:

Ok, so I got an appointment now for Thursday morning to let the vet euthanize it for $27 (that's what they estimated on the phone - we'll see what the final bill is) and I will take my poultry scissors and get some instructions on how to use them properly to sever the head.

May use this baby's body to do a test cut through the neck after it has been humanely put to death. That way I will be more prepared to do the right thing next time and can prevent other unfortunate little ones from suffering unnecessarily.

We'll see how it goes. This new vet I have is very nice and understands people who keep poultry and their issues and I feel more comfortable if he can put the baby down humanely for now and take a look at my dispatch tool and method.

If I could visit one of you and see how it is done, that would be good, too, but you are too far away, most of you. =]

I think that is a great idea! Then you will have an idea what it will take and how it will feel in your hands to use them.

 

[aart]

I think that is a great idea! Then you will have an idea what it will take and how it will feel in your hands to use them.

Agrees....wonders what the vet will think of that?

 

[BennieAnTheJets]

Thank you all for your support!

Yes, I am in Virginia and a bit too far from Texas. =}

The vet is pretty down to earth - hope it will be ok.

I'll try to post an update Thursday night.

 

[Kiki]

Thank you all for your support!

Yes, I am in Virginia and a bit too far from Texas. =}

The vet is pretty down to earth - hope it will be ok.

I'll try to post an update Thursday night.

Good luck.

 

[bobbi-j]

Thank you all for your support!

Yes, I am in Virginia and a bit too far from Texas. =}

The vet is pretty down to earth - hope it will be ok.

I'll try to post an update Thursday night.

Or maybe you can bring the carcass home and practice there.