How to raise Backyard Chickens: Re: [CHICKENS-101] Re: Best way to cull?

I think a plastic bin with a lid would work or one of those 5 gallon buckets you could buy that comes with a tight fitting lid. I don't think the aquarium would be airtight enough and you might not want to watch her as she dies anyway.

Kathy

In a message dated 8/30/2010 3:48:43 P.M. Central Daylight Time, gaitedhorseluver2001@yahoo.com writes:

That sounds like the best idea I have heard so far! I wonder if a plastic bin with a lid would work, one of those storage containers> I have a bunch of them. I wonder if it would be air tight enough? Maybe I should duct tape the edges>? Not sure of what else I would have... maybe an aquarium with saran wrap on top?

--- In CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com, Gina Hall <pegasus720@...> wrote:
>
> Put her in a large sealable container and spray engine starter fluid on
> a rag and put it in. It will euthanize her. Be sure you don't breathe
> any yourself. It is full of ether. You can get it at the auto parts
> store, make sure you read the label so you are sure to get the right
> one. They just go to sleep.
> Gina
>
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> Home of Country Chickens, Pegasus Design, Watercolor Gallery,
> Animal House, small to med dog boarding
>

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