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But we still haven't answered OP's question. What to give the bird to BREATHE to put it to sleep before culling? Well - we sort of did, we talked about letting it breathe ether. But this being basically starter fluid, I can't recommend using that if you plan to eat the bird. This being a sick...

Got it right on second try. Chicken was probably dead on first attempt, but the flopping was disconcerting, had not expected that. On immediate second attempt, bird was decapitated so we were sure. It still flopped a bit, but at least no further doubts. Would not use this method if we planned to...

Oops! Sorry. 😳

Yes, limb loppers can work, but not the ratcheting kind. I've not used these on a live bird, but the lady that processes my chickens always leaves the neck attached. I use loppers to remove it and it works very well. I'm sorry you're going through this too, and wish you the best.

If your axe is SHARP, one blow will do it.

That's probably best.

@coach723 @azygous @Eggcessive Can any of you help this person find the article on using ether to euthanize a sick bird? It's a turkey in her case. Thanks.

Ether is just starter fluid. You can probably get it at a convenience store.

Oh, it's a turkey. The broomstick method might be a bit more difficult in that case, due to the size of the bird, the length of the legs and the neck. There is a method that involves the use of ether (engine starter fluid) but I don't know how you would use it on a turkey either. Let me ask one...

If you're going to eat it I don't think you want to put opiates in the bloodstream, do you? The best advice I can give you, whatever method you use, is to hold the bird upside down for a minute or two. Blood rushes to the brain and sedates the bird. My DH and I use the broomstick method for...