How to get over death of chickens

[bufforpingtonlover222]

My beloved Buff Orpington Sunny passed away yesterday unexpectedly . It has hit me very hard , as we always had a special bond since she was a tiny chick. She would always jump in my lap and snuggle in my hair. I’m absolutely devastated and can’t stop crying, I could barely function at work.
I miss my Sunny!!!

 

[BarnyardChaos]

Awwwww so sorry for your loss! It's hard to lose a precious pet, no matter what kind of animal they are. Hugs for you, and your beautiful Sunny. :'(

 

[Tookie]

 

[Aunt Angus]

I'm so sorry, my dear... I understand your pain. I am having my Jessamine euthanized on Monday.

Honestly, it just takes time. And, at least for me, it also helps to remember that I give them the best possible life and that they were happy while they lived.

 

[nettlesandrose]

Give yourself time and space to grieve. Don’t give time to people who don’t support where you are at. It’s so hard to lose a beloved animal.

 

[Weeg]

I am so so sorry for you loss. Do you know what happened?
Its always so hard to loose them, BYC members know it better than anyone. It sounds like she had an amazing life, someone who loved her and she loved in return. Someone who put time and energy into her well being, unfortunately not all chickens get that respect.
I am so sorry. I've lost my fare share of birds, and sadly, it never gets easier.
I lost a few very loved flock members over the past 2 years, and its so hard. At first you feel like it will never go away, and you'll be trapped in this pit forever. At times I almost don't feel like I want it to go away, because I want them back so badly. Just know that it gets better. Time heals all wounds.
Sometimes I write about it. I like writing, so I write my, "Notes to the Universe". If its on paper then I burn it afterwards. I find that it helps a little. If I feel like I might start to cry, I try to change my mindset because crying makes it harder. I start naming all the different types of chocolate, sometimes it gives me a quick giggle.
Really, it just takes time. I'm so sorry your going through this, sending big hugs your way.

 

[Callender Girl]

You have already gotten some excellent advice. None of it takes away the hurt, but it is excellent, nonetheless.

I am so sorry for the loss of your Sunny.

 

[bufforpingtonlover222]

Awwwww so sorry for your loss! It's hard to lose a precious pet, no matter what kind of animal they are. Hugs for you, and your beautiful Sunny. :'(

Thank you so much

 

[bufforpingtonlover222]

I'm so sorry, my dear... I understand your pain. I am having my Jessamine euthanized on Monday.

Honestly, it just takes time. And, at least for me, it also helps to remember that I give them the best possible life and that they were happy while they lived.

Thank you so much.Our chickens will always be with us

 

[bufforpingtonlover222]

I am so so sorry for you loss. Do you know what happened?
Its always so hard to loose them, BYC members know it better than anyone. It sounds like she had an amazing life, someone who loved her and she loved in return. Someone who put time and energy into her well being, unfortunately not all chickens get that respect.
I am so sorry. I've lost my fare share of birds, and sadly, it never gets easier.
I lost a few very loved flock members over the past 2 years, and its so hard. At first you feel like it will never go away, and you'll be trapped in this pit forever. At times I almost don't feel like I want it to go away, because I want them back so badly. Just know that it gets better. Time heals all wounds.
Sometimes I write about it. I like writing, so I write my, "Notes to the Universe". If its on paper then I burn it afterwards. I find that it helps a little. If I feel like I might start to cry, I try to change my mindset because crying makes it harder. I start naming all the different types of chocolate, sometimes it gives me a quick giggle.
Really, it just takes time. I'm so sorry your going through this, sending big hugs your way.

Thank you so so much for this beautiful and heartfelt message . It really has helped me . you are all an amazing group of people and I can’t thank you enough . Best of luck to you and all your furry friends are looking down on you