Deformed Chick - please help UPLOADED PICS!!!! *UPDATED* Should i cull

[sonew123]

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When I first started out-I had a bad hatch that resulted in 5 handicappers. I took them all on and worked with each one for 2-3 months. It was too emotional for me as none of them were getting better and some were declining in health. Dh and I decided to put all 5 down at once-it was horrible. It was our first time putting birds down too Dh said after that he will never help me again-he meant it. So our rule here is that when a bird cannot be fixed within a two week period or show some drastic improvement..it gets put down This is totally your decision and no one will fault you for trying longer or putting it down-but if that chicks is struggling to get to food and water it will only get worse as he grows and puts more weight on..I'm sorry-we're here for whatever decision you choose

 

[kittykat2003uk]

I think i know deep down in my heart that it should be put down. As its feet turn in too if you notice. I can't put it down though i am too soft and i'd keep thinking i aint doing it right and hurting him. My other half works away as he cant do it because i know he could do it (hes a farmer) I will speak to my neighbour they have chickens so he might be able to do the dead for me i think breaks my heart this but i think he will just get worse. Such a shame coz health wise he is 100%

 

[theoldchick]

Bless you for trying so hard. Unfortunately, chicks grow so fast that chances of correcting this problem is nearly zero. Humane euthanasia is the only option in this case.

 

[kittykat2003uk]

The deed has been done.

My neighbours husband had to do it as i couldnt. I got him to put her in a box and tape it so i couldnt see nothing and i buried her in the garden.

Am i just the only one that get really freaked out by thinking of them and like what they are thinking before it happens. Sorry just really freaks me out.

 

[willkatdawson]

I'm so sorry both you and the chick had to go through this. I think you made the right decision, and I know it was hard. Being a responsible animal owner is full of joy, and sometimes, hard to make choices. Hugs going out to you, and I hope the rest of your flock stay happy and healthy. They're so lucky to have an owner like you.

 

[sonew123]

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aw hunny im so sorry...you did the right thing..you really did..

 

[PoultryPedia]

Do remember you've saved him a lot of suffering & that he's now where he can run & play & do happy flying leaps... Think of how he is now, and that what you did for him helped him reach there with much less pain.
I am so sorry for the struggle & sadness you've had to go through, & sorry for your loss of the sweetie you cared so much for.

 

[kittykat2003uk]

Thanks fro the support guys.... Just hope i did do the right thing, I like to think i did.

 

[theoldchick]

You did the right thing. Sometimes doing the right thing can break your heart.