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Oh I understand. It is so hard not to get attached when you feel solely responsible for their well-being. But I try to keep in mind that at the end of the day chickens are livestock, and are not bred to be as hardy as companion animals like dogs or cats.
I had my first loss a few weeks ago when I stupidly left a gate ajar and one of my bantam silkies got loose from the run and was killed by my dogs, I felt so terrible. But unfortunately these kind of things happen when you keep poultry, so you gotta just chalk up your losses and learn from each one.
Yes, you’re right. This is our first time raising chicks so it will take some getting used to thinking they are not pets like our cats.
Thanks so much.