Chick born with deformed face! Need help now!

[Aunt Angus]

The implication that people who would cull a chick like this are "bad people" is condescending and insulting. There is a lot of compassion in culling, when a chick is seriously injured or in pain. There is no way this chick is NOT in pain, with this much raw meat and blood showing. Its deflated eyeball is literally out there sitting on top of its head, uncovered. Just think about how much that must hurt, and for how long, until it heals, if it ever heals properly. And the danger of further injury this chick is in from others pecking it. Sometimes, culling is the nicer thing to do, and dragging out its misery is the selfish thing to do, even though on the surface it appears nice and kind and "good people". Not everything can or should be saved. And the people who want to "save" at all costs aren't the only "good" ones. It's great that this person is trying to help, but you can commend them without putting down people who would've helped differently.

Good gravy. I was just trying to console the OP. You can do whatever you want with your own chickens. This person was sad that they couldn't help. That shows a tender heart. Wasn't intending to put anyone down. Sheesh.

And... if you see, I wrote most people "wouldn't give it a second thought." So, you gave it a second thought. You considered the bird's predicament. I didn't insult you or folks who would cull out of mercy.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

The implication that people who would cull a chick like this are "bad people" is condescending and insulting. There is a lot of compassion in culling, when a chick is seriously injured or in pain. There is no way this chick is NOT in pain, with this much raw meat and blood showing. Its deflated eyeball is literally out there sitting on top of its head, uncovered. Just think about how much that must hurt, and for how long, until it heals, if it ever heals properly. And the danger of further injury this chick is in from others pecking it. Sometimes, culling is the nicer thing to do, and dragging out its misery is the selfish thing to do, even though on the surface it appears nice and kind and "good people". Not everything can or should be saved. And the people who want to "save" at all costs aren't the only "good" ones. It's great that this person is trying to help, but you can commend them without putting down people who would've helped differently.

I'm thinking maybe they meant people who "let nature take it's course" and not people who cull?

 

[Aunt Angus]

I'm thinking maybe they meant people who "let nature take it's course" and not people who cull?

Exactly.

 

[Dimondel]

The implication that people who would cull a chick like this are "bad people" is condescending and insulting. There is a lot of compassion in culling, when a chick is seriously injured or in pain. There is no way this chick is NOT in pain, with this much raw meat and blood showing. Its deflated eyeball is literally out there sitting on top of its head, uncovered. Just think about how much that must hurt, and for how long, until it heals, if it ever heals properly. And the danger of further injury this chick is in from others pecking it. Sometimes, culling is the nicer thing to do, and dragging out its misery is the selfish thing to do, even though on the surface it appears nice and kind and "good people". Not everything can or should be saved. And the people who want to "save" at all costs aren't the only "good" ones. It's great that this person is trying to help, but you can commend them without putting down people who would've helped differently.

I completely agree that if it’s in pain, it should be put to rest. That’s the most humane thing to do. I just wanted to know that as someone new to raising chickens and someone who really wants to give these lovely creatures the best possible life if there was anything I could possibly do for it at that stage, and if this kind of thing is treatable, if it could lead to a long and happy life.

As for Aunt Angus, I don’t think she was trying to call anyone a bad person, or insinuate that those strong enough to be able to put something down for it’s own peace are doing the wrong thing. I really think she was just trying to provide some positive support for a nervous and unsure person like me, who is way too sensitive to matters that really don’t involve me, which is very appreciated.

I think the owners are going to see how it goes for a couple days and then decide whether to put it down or not, which I respect.

The reason I made this post was to see if I, who has an endless amount of time on my hands, could give it constant 24hr care that most property owners/farmers could not. Thank you everyone for your variety of responses that has helped me understand the situation better.

Last of all, I hope this chick lives the rest of it’s days happy, and if not, is released from any pain it may have soon.