How to euthanize a bird?

[cronista26]

i have this gouldian that has been sick for too long now and he doesnt recover of what seems to be a super strong coccidia, i am really worried about his health not only because the bird but because the is risk for the rest of my birds even when i have him in a different cage and a different room.

i have been thinking about euthanizing this birs but to be honest i have not idea what the less painfull -fast way to do it is, i think its more cruel watching the little guy diying slowly and do nothing about it, unfortunally it is really difficult to find a good bird specialist in here so my options are few.

what is your experience with that and what is the best method to euthanize a bird??

[bugaboo5]

I've never had to euthanize a bird but others have. My heart is with you doing this difficult time. I feel for you. Here is a post that covers how to euthanize our beloved feathered friends:

http://www.finchforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=9197

Prayers and warm wishes sent to you during this time.

[cronista26]

TY bugaboo I i guess any method i pick will be hard to do

[bugaboo5]

Indeed, very hard. If you do not have access to helium, my friends who raise chickens use the exhaust from the car to euthanize sick birds. If you can figure out how to gently release the carbon monoxide to the affected bird, it should lead to a peaceful sleep without any sudden shock or fear. Alternatively, you can do this with soda and baking soda, or baking soda and vinegar through some sort of tubing. My friend uses a soda bottle with a hole in the cap with aquarium tubing sealed with some sort of sealant. She connects this tubing into a close container lined with wood shavings or paper towels. The bird sits in the container and slowly falls into sleep. The key is to not have a sudden rush of air or any other alternative chemicals. It needs to be slow and gradual introduction. My warmest regards to you.

[cindy]

If you have access to an animal clinic see if they will assist you using a bit of ether. Our vet uses this or a drug to end a bird's suffering. Small birds the ether is effective...they use a long tube, a cotton ball soaked in ether which is placed at one end and the birds head/beak/nostils place near the other opening. The bird goes gently to sleep. Do not attempt ether outside a vet office. This might be an alternative if you can not do this. Some vets may do this free of charge.