Feeling guilty

[6BeachChicks]

Don’t feel guilty. I know that when you have hope that she will recover, the loss of her shatters you. I lost my precious Liz two months ago. I took her to an avian vet, and she passed during surgery. Just know that when a hen is sick, very sick, they are small, little birds that usually won’t make it. It will get better. It only gets better. You knew that when you got her that she would pass. It is worth it for all the good times.

 

[Auntiejessi3]

Hi everyone!

I lost a hen last night. I’m almost certain she has mareks. She couldn’t stand at all, wings were weak, had diarrhea, heavy breathing was not interested in eating or drinking.

We gave her sometime to see if she could recover but never did. So I had come to the conclusion that it would be best to cull her. (This would be our first time ever doing this)

However, before we decided on that we wanted to give something one last try. We looked up how coconut oil could help them throw up because we thought maybe she had something stuck in her throat. With all the brain fog of dealing with this situation I didn’t take the time to look up how to safely syringe feed a chicken. I’m certain that I made her aspirate because she ended up in so much distress. It was traumatizing to see. So I got my bf to do the cervical dislocation method to end it quickly for her.

I feel TERRIBLE that I caused her pain before her death. Right up until that moment I was laying with her, petting her, and playing calming music. I wanted her to go peacefully but I made the exact opposite happen. I feel so guilty and sad. Just needed a place to vent.

Thank you so much

 

[daisychicken22]

I have been raising small animals for almost 50 years. I have made my share of mistakes. But I try to learn from the experience and do better the next time.

I ask that you don't be so hard on yourself. Your intentions were good even if the outcome was not what you had hoped for. Learn from the experience and do better next time. Realize that as long as you have small animals, you will have to deal with loss, and sometimes it might be because you made a mistake. When you can accept that you are not perfect, and that some animals under your care might not survive despite your best efforts, then you can concentrate on the joy of raising small animals without all the guilt you seem to be going through right now.

So, take a moment to grieve the loss, but pick yourself back up and move forward. Sounds like to me that any animals under your care are very lucky to have you.

Thank you so much! I really needed to hear this. The last part made me smile!

Thank you for all of your care that you have given animals over the years!

 

[daisychicken22]

Don’t feel guilty. I know that when you have hope that she will recover, the loss of her shatters you. I lost my precious Liz two months ago. I took her to an avian vet, and she passed during surgery. Just know that when a hen is sick, very sick, they are small, little birds that usually won’t make it. It will get better. It only gets better. You knew that when you got her that she would pass. It is worth it for all the good times.

I am so sorry for your loss! It is very hard. Thank you for taking the time to comment and understand.

 

[6BeachChicks]

am so sorry for your loss! It is very hard. Thank you for taking the time to comment and understand.

Oh my gosh, I know how it feels. It really does get better.