Duck hatch, Kahki Campbells, young hen

[New duck mommy 2021]

Not the happiest picture post I have ever done... And gosh I didn't want to do it... But if the images help someone, someday, and reduce the suffering in the world... My sorrow (and guilt) are less important than sharing them... So many of the images that helped me came from someone who would have much preferred not not have them to post

I went thought this too
My mom dubk was new to laying and I let her be broody but her eggs were still small and only 3 made it to hatch time
2 internal pips and I could hear them chirping I decided not to jump in and see how she did but she didht hejp them and the 2 died after internal pip. Only one egg was left and was Bruised at the wrong end I did take that one and helped her hatch
Only baby to make it out of 8 eggs
I had previously hatched and had yo assist a few weeks before this so I knew the small eggs would struggle
I have tried not to be hard on myself for not jumping in to help the other two

 

[Mother-Hen-Michele]

I have tried not to be hard on myself for not jumping in to help the other two

This is how we grow empathy... And how we learn to leave loss behind and focus on love.

Gosh it is hard.