I accidentally killed one of my chicks.

[MarySue]

I am so sad and devastated. I had a 7 day old chick with pasty butt that I was trying to check. I usually do it at night but the mama and babies were in an enclosure so I thought I'd just quick grab it, look at his butt and let it go. He got away from me so I went after him and one of the others ran toward me instead of away without my realizing the shift and I stepped on it. I don't want to be graphic but I had to kill it to put it out of it's misery. It was horrible an I just can't get past it tonight.

 

[southern yankee chick]

Very sorry for your loss dear.......

 

[pennyJo1960]

I am so sad and devastated. I had a 7 day old chick with pasty butt that I was trying to check. I usually do it at night but the mama and babies were in an enclosure so I thought I'd just quick grab it, look at his butt and let it go. He got away from me so I went after him and one of the others ran toward me instead of away without my realizing the shift and I stepped on it. I don't want to be graphic but I had to kill it to put it out of it's misery. It was horrible an I just can't get past it tonight.

I understand you horror but please try to let it go to it being what is was a horrible accident

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

I am so sorry

 

[Wyorp Rock]

So sorry

 

[21hens-incharge]

Accidents happen. This was an accident. There really is no way to have predicted that it would happen.

Try not to beat yourself up about it.

 

[Bhapimama]

I'm so sorry ....

 

[Leighe]

So sad that happened. It really does hurt, and it's hard not to blame ourselves, shoot, we all blame ourselves. There's just no way we can live in a perfect world. My heart goes out to you tonight.......

 

[MarySue]

Thank you all! It's such a comfort knowing I can come here where people understand.

 

[mishb]

I'm so sorry. I would be so sad too. Try not to beat yourself up. It was an accident.