13 Week EE Injured (17 wks now) ~Vet Update Not Good~ *Graphic Pics *

[RachelFromTheBlackLagoon]

 

[Stamper]

I'm so sorry

Be gentle with yourself. It is really hard to be giving such an intensive amount of care and then it's suddenly all over. I'm glad that she's not in pain but I'm sorry that it couldn't have had a happier ending.

You did an amazing job.

 

[capecodpeeps]

Wow! I have been following your story and YOU DID THE RIGHT THING! Dont second guess yourself, you absolutely did the right thing...SO sorry for your loss

 

[toredano]

yes.. dont EVER second guess yourself. I am sure alot of us on here would have given up way WAY before you ever thought about giving up.

You showed so much love and compassion to this little thing. She was behond help and the vet did the kind thing for her. Nothing less.



Petra

 

[justmeandtheflock]

I am so sorry

 

[Chew593]

Sister, you gave us all something to cheer for over the course of the last weeks. Thank you for sharing her with us, and for being who you are. You went WAY farther than I would have... but moving forward I think I'll raise my own standards a little. Threehorses is right... you've given us much by giving much to a chicken!
God Bless, and rest easy knowing you were an amazing mama to that bird!

 

[deidreschultz]

I've been following this for a couple of weeks now. There are really no words to help you. I went through the same thing with a horse. I was out in that pasture night and day. If wasn't working or sleeping I was with him. For a month this went on. He would show a little sign of improvement, and then set backs. I had the vet out numerous times and on the days she wasn't here I was on the phone with her, so even with vet care they can still pass. We did have to put him down. Afterwards its like well what do I do know. Taking care of the animal consumes you and you don't know what to do with yourself. After he died I couldn't even go out in the pasture for several weeks. I am so very truly sorry for you, your family and her. I just broke down and cried when I read your post. Well take care, rest, and recover yourself. I'll be thinking of you and your family.
deedee

 

[shannonb]

I just read this and wanted to share my condolences with you. I'm so sorry. You put up quite an effort to save that little one. Bless you.

 

[NancyBrew]

Oh Sheila.... I am so sorry. Thank goodness she had you and I fully agree she was hanging on for you. I am very sorry for you loss, and know the frustration of trying to save something and then have them die anyway. It can be very disheartening. It makes you question yourself and the reasons you put yourself out there... But do not second guess yourself, you did the best you could, certainly 300% more than many would have.

Give your son a hug for me too and tell him to remember you all did all you could, it was miraculous that she lasted so long with such a raging infection.

You deserve the Chick mom of the year for your care and compassion... You inspired many of us, with your selfless care and kindness.

I am so sorry for your loss.... But she is at peace, no more pain, no more anguish. Her soul is free. Rest and take care of yourself now... you have earned it!

I bet that was one amazed vet...You probably kept her alive better than he he could have....because you did it with love.

{{Warm hugs}}

Nancy

 

[froggie71]

I'm so sorry for your loss. You did an amazing job and though it wasn't the happiest of endings, you can be assured that you did everything you could have. More than most of us would have.