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[Tweetie the ameraucana]

She has walked weird since we got her as a baby. As she got bigger she just stopped wanting to walk. We’ve had her mostly in the house for 2 weeks in a bin. Scrambled eggs with brewers yeast. Antibiotics in her water.. electrolytes.. niacin. She just went out and we were helping her around because she was depressed all alone inside.. so we were carrying her in and out of the pool, carrying her to the food.. shade sun and the last two days in and out of the coop so she could socialize and we planned on having to do this forever.. her partner is out there. Now to see her picked on when left with them for just a few is heartbreaking. I don’t want her to live a life forever in a bin in my home but we don’t want to let her go either.. We’ve had a rough few weeks lately. A few days ago our rooster broke our hens back mating and tried attacking me.. the hen died in my kids arms.. my kid is starting to panic and is having a tough time with all these happenings and I’m wondering if we are cut out for chickens/ducks because we are a very empathetic family.. it’s just breaking my heart

 

[Eggcessive]

Sorry about all of the troubles lately. Dog crates are great to use to keep a chicken in the coop with others to stay together without being hurt, but it might not be a good long term solution for a duck. Have you checked the duck’s foot pads for bumblefoot? I hope things get better for you.

 

[HuskerHens18]

I’m wondering if we are cut out for chickens/ducks because we are a very empathetic family.. it’s just breaking my heart

I'm so sorry the ducks and chickens have made it hard for you guys. I understand, I want to save every chick and every duckling that lands in my grasp. There are always hard times, but I promise you that things will get better. It was a rough first 3 years for me, started with 25 chickens and only 2 survived. But you know what? I didn't give up, my heart was broken yet I wanted to fight it. Ive had chickens for 5 years now, those original 2 are still alive.
I hope these recent events have not completely discouraged you, because you sound like an amazing family. Be strong, we are all here for you

 

[Emmaxx]

@Pyxis @Emmaxx @WVduckchick any help?

I'm only just seeing this (and read through of course), sorry. I'm glad help arrived though!