Hardest decision ever :-( - UPDATE post 69!!!!!

[technodoll]

Yes, indeed it is a turning page... New year, new beginnings and the end to a life.

It would be easier if Sunshine had a mean bone in his body, you know?

But no, he has to be super sweet - sigh.

The ground is frozen solid here and covered in snow, so I can't bury him anywhere - this makes it harder to bear.

My heart hurts.

I really need to harden the heck UP.

 

[jjthink]

I'm soooo sorry - brings tears to my eyes too, just thinking about it.
JJ

 

[CoopCrazy]

Quote:
Compassion is what makes us know that we are a Good Person.. Never be ashamed to show your emotions, they are a part of life and death... Just reading Sunshines stories have brightened my day, I truly feel you are doing whats best for him and that is ending his suffering... You saved him and he spent his last few weeks knowing what Love and Compassion are.. Be Joyful that he was able to brighten your life and you his... Now I am crying for you but thats ok.. I love that we can reach across the world and share and comfort eachother.... Many Blessings to you and your loved ones ... And remeber " This Too Shall Pass"

 

[PandoraTaylor]

I am glad you have shared your story with us.

You have shown Compassion & Love to all

I am sorry that this happened and that it hurts you.

I will pray for you.

 

[technodoll]

I don't know when my friend is coming over tomorrow, but once it's over I will post an update...

The wait is horrible, I keep second-guessing my decision all the time.

"It's not too late, I can still save him..."

Then I think about the new, healthy pullets that I want to add to my flock from my trusted breeder, and it fills my heart with peace.

One more sleep, one more sleep.

Thanks for being there, BYC peeps. You are THE BEST.

 

[speckledhen]

I'm really sorry. It's obvious you really care for these birds and I feel your pain. Been there too much lately, having to help them along to that Great Roost in the Sky. Sometimes, it's the best for them, but hurts us so much.

 

[SilverPhoenix]

I'm so sorry about your boy.

It's extremely hard to make that decision, but it sounds like you're making the right one for him. Sometimes it's just the most compassionate thing we can do for them, freeing them from a painful and difficult existence. It's obvious you've put a lot of thought into this, so try not to regret your decision. I know it hurts so much to go through with it, but sometimes we just have to make the right decision for them. I hope his passing is peaceful. I'm sorry you've had to make this decision...

 

[AHappychick]

 

[HippieChickens]

What CoopCrazy said. A hardened heart may not feel so much pain, but it also doesn't feel so much love and joy.

I hold it true, whate'er befall;
I feel it, when I sorrow most;
'Tis better to have loved and lost
Than never to have loved at all.

-- Alfred Lord Tennyson, In Memoriam A.H.H.

 

[dappertophatter]

It's OK. You're making the right decision and compassionately ending suffering in an animal. It dosen't make it easy, but a big

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So sorry for your boy- he had the best last few months any chicken could ever have- excellent care, good food, and lots of love.

Forgot to say- a good pyschatrist friend once told me to let the sad out whenever and wherever you feel like it, 'cause if you don't, imploding's not fun.