paddymax123 Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 hi there guys, one thing that never seems to go right for me is when i have a winged bird is finishing it off without accidentally ending up with its head parting from the body, i was told a to hold the birds head and use the weight of the birds body so break the neck but that just ends up in two parts! what methods are out there to dispatch a runner quickly humanly and without the result i have been finding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMcC Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 A fishing Priest or a small length of wood, sharp wrap to the back of the head does the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lampingman Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 A fishing Priest or a small length of wood, sharp wrap to the back of the head does the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbw1shrops Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 I used to have this problem and I used to grab the bird and knock its head on a tree or fence post but this method could be very messy ! Then I read a post on here about this topic and read one about pushing your two thumbs into the back of the bird about halfway down thus breaking its spine ! I've used this method ever since and it's proved very effective quick and not so messy. Hope this helps 👍 Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 I used to have this problem and I used to grab the bird and knock its head on a tree or fence post but this method could be very messy ! Then I read a post on here about this topic and read one about pushing your two thumbs into the back of the bird about halfway down thus breaking its spine ! I've used this method ever since and it's proved very effective quick and not so messy. Hope this helps Dave I used to use this method too, just pushing your thumb into its spine between the wings but have recently started breaking their necks by holding the body in one hand and head in the other then tipping the head backwards gently pull until you feel the head and neck start to detach, much like you would neck a rabbit. It's much quicker and cleaner and as long as you aren't too heavy handed everything stays connected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbw1shrops Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 I used to use this method too, just pushing your thumb into its spine between the wings but have recently started breaking their necks by holding the body in one hand and head in the other then tipping the head backwards gently pull until you feel the head and neck start to detach, much like you would neck a rabbit. It's much quicker and cleaner and as long as you aren't too heavy handed everything stays connected. Will have to try this some time soon me thinks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 There have been many long threads on this subject, here is a link to one of them. http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/218341-dispatch-the-wounded/?hl=%2Bhumane+%2Bdespatch&do=findComment&comment=1876022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddymax123 Posted August 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 cheers guys really helpful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE AD Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Another shot stops them quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Buy yourself a cheap multi-tool with a pair of pliers built in-then simply crush the neck just below the birds head-job jobbed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OxfordSniper Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Hi All It may be overkill 🔨+ 🌰 but I have an old Diana .177 air pistol that does the job quick, one in the back of the head = humane dispatch and little damage so they can be used in the pattern without looking like road kill 😲 It's also fair to say that I don't have to do it that often as I can't shoot for toffee and don't get many on the ground 😃😃😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse James Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 The old "Whirly Bird" works for me now. Like you I was pulling heads off. Now I simply hold the head by thumb and fore finger each side of eyes and gently rotate bird three times full cycle. you can feel when it gives and that's the trick too this. Just keep trying you get it in the end, its all in the feel as such. Will try the thumb in middle of back too, cheers all, helped me too. lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonker Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 I Hold the head of the bird (Pheasant) between index finger and middle finger,let the weight of the bird hang in your hand and then flick it as you would a teatowel aimed at your wifes behind. (that was a polite way of putting it wasn't it) Be careful to keep a firm grip because the weight of the bird flicking, which is the thing that breaks it's neck will sometimes take it out of your hand, if your not holding it tight enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonker Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Sorry guys,I replied to this in ...view new content. did't realize it was for pigeons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 an 18" lenght of 15mm thick re-bar......or bit of a scaffold tube.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 I used to have this problem and I used to grab the bird and knock its head on a tree or fence post but this method could be very messy ! Then I read a post on here about this topic and read one about pushing your two thumbs into the back of the bird about halfway down thus breaking its spine ! I've used this method ever since and it's proved very effective quick and not so messy. Hope this helps 👍 Dave So you break an animals spine nowhere near the brain, and expect that to be a humane kill? **** me, you've been paralysing birds so their respiratory system doesn't work and they die from asphyxiation..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 an 18" lenght of 15mm thick re-bar......or bit of a scaffold tube.. Scaffold tube !! A little OTT me thinks. Guys, if you're unsure how to do a vital part of what we do, then invite an experienced person along one day to show you how. I don't want to sound bad but I've taken people out shooting and even when I know they are competent enough in all other aspects, I will not let them shoot alone unless they can dispatch a bird swiftly and humanely. This really is a very important part of what we do and should be taken seriously. The OP had done the right thing to ask when he isn't sure, but some of the replies are mind boggling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbw1shrops Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 So you break an animals spine nowhere near the brain, and expect that to be a humane kill? **** me, you've been paralysing birds so their respiratory system doesn't work and they die from asphyxiation..... I learned this method of this forum ! And think its very quick also there is alot of others that use it too not just me alone ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 I learned this method of this forum ! And think its very quick also there is alot of others that use it too not just me alone ! Apparently it was Archie Coates favoured method too and it does kill quickly but stretching their necks is a better method if done carefully. Certainly better than bashing their heads against a tree because you've left your re-bar at home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 I learned this method of this forum ! And think its very quick also there is alot of others that use it too not just me alone ! Either way and taught from who ever its inhumane, I'm not a novice in killing animals, you've simply broken its back, paralysed it, so it can't breathe. Break their necks at the cervical point or concussion. Apparently it was Archie Coates favoured method too and it does kill quickly but stretching their necks is a better method if done carefully. Certainly better than bashing their heads against a tree because you've left your re-bar at home Well Archie coats was wrong thinking it was a humane way of killing birds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 hi there guys, one thing that never seems to go right for me is when i have a winged bird is finishing it off without accidentally ending up with its head parting from the body, i was told a to hold the birds head and use the weight of the birds body so break the neck but that just ends up in two parts! what methods are out there to dispatch a runner quickly humanly and without the result i have been finding? have "posted" a pic of a "priest" in "sporting pics"...........personally i just "spin-em"........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat bloke Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Easy one this is lads. Learn to shoot like me, you won't have to worry about wounded birds when you don't hit any! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 The only problem with priests is you have to carry them, much better learn how to do it with your hands. The wirly bird works well for me, with one benifit it can be done one handed which is usefull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danoi99 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 An old Premier Rock CC drumstick does the job perfect every time !! Quick wallop with the heavy end....Goodnight Irene !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazbev Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 Grab hold of the head,I put it between the pad of my thumb and the second joint of my index finger like plucking feathers,then a quick up then down like you are trying to unsnag a garden hose that is caught on something is the best way to describe it,works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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