Didn't know something so small could make a grown woman so sad

[Must Be Losing It]

Just a vent session for me.

My crazy legged chick w/ splayed legs is a mess. After a week plus of banding his legs he never gained any strength, he's not growing and in fact one of his legs is just completely bent wrong and now his wing on the same side is hanging over his leg - I'm told its most likely neurological problems and its time to go.

So my husband is about 3000 miles away all week and I'm feeling like a big baby having to take care of this because at this rate I'm just caring for this chick for myself and that's quite selfish given his condition.

Anyway, its my first chick I have to cull and I'm devastated.

Wish me luck. Sorry I'm such a big baby.

 

[airmom1c05]

Bless your heart.

I don't think I could do it myself. Do you have a friend or neighbor who isn't attached to the little chick who might take care of it for you?

 

[mamaspider]

(((must be losing it)))

sending thoughts of courage and strength to you whom i do not envy...

jean

 

[Ericasl]

I am so sorry you are going through this all by yourself. Wish I was closer to help, I have never had to do it myself, but it would be hard. sending you hugs

 

[wegotchickens]

Had to do something for a birth defect baby myself. It isn't easy but there's a certain peace later knowing you did the right thing so no needless suffering was endured by something so small and helpless.
Sending peaceful vibes your way... :aww

 

[McGoo]

So sorry that you need to do this. Your are right - you need to do it for the chick's sake.

I'm thinking of you. All the best.

I'm in a similar situation considering put my dog down. It's just not easy.

 

[Must Be Losing It]

Thank you everyone. It was a tough night last night but you're right, I know I dd the right thing and Crazy Legs is resting peacefully instead of fighting his own decline.

McGoo, sorry about your dog. Its a tough, tough thing you're going through and I wish you the best of strength.

Thanks again for everyone's well wishes.

 

[MissPrissy]

You did the right thing.

 

[muffi]

I'm so sorry, especially that you had to go through it without DH around for support. You did all that you could.

*hugs*