Don't give up your flock, they are a life line to an experience that has helped you cope (they are your friends remember) I am 68 have crippling arthritis (numerous other ailments), walk with 2 sticks, use a mobility scooter when I am out, was told by a doctor that I would be in a wheel chair by...
Do not beat up on yourself, you are a fine person just as you are, and you love your animals, and as a wise old person once said **** happens, move on.
No it would not, you have pets and pretty chickens, I have meat and eggs birds, different scenarios for different folks. Like granddaddy taught me, " Michael there are enough ways in this world for Everyone to have one of their very own" He was a big time live and let live guy. He never went to...