I just culled Ginger- First time, just need to share

[brandytab]

I am so, so sorry, and choking down tears as I read this thread.

It's amazing the love that we all have, isn't it? While this thread is extremely sad... it's also very inspiring. The determined compassion and empathy is amazing.

 

[NJbirdlover]

aww I am sorry!

 

[BethESH]

You did the very best thing for Ginger...it's hard, I know...I'm a newbie and my darling man and I had to put down our little Flounder on Tuesday. She was suffering like Ginger. I hope that the two of them have met in chickie heaven and are romping around together, catching all the crickets they can handle!

 

[shaggy]

keep your chin up

you did what was necessary ---- the right thing to do is sometimes the hardest

 

[ZooMummzy]

Thank you so much for the continued thoughts and support with Ginger. It has been a month now and I still miss that little girl. I will run across her photos or the little brooder I used for her and I get all choked up again. I know she is in a better place with all the other little chicks that did not make it this season, and I take comfort in that, but I still miss her.

For me, the saying of "it's gets easier the more you do it" doesn't hold true in these cases. I have had to euthanize several dogs and cats and now this little girl. I know the next time I am faced with this situation, I will struggle just as much.

Thank you everyone

 

[BirdBrained]

I'm sorry for your loss

 

[undermywings]

It really is amazing how much our farm friends mean to us. And because of that, we care enough about them to help them and sometimes that means ending their suffering. Twice I did that myself with larger furry animals. The ONLY thing that makes it easier to do is to see the extent of their suffering. And I still cry. You guys are all great and it is comforting to know that each time one of us posts to a thread like this, we have someone who understands and reaches out across the miles to offer solace. I am so sorry to all of you who are brave enough to do the right thing.

 

[cochinbantam-lover]

I am soooooooooooooooooooooo sorry you lost your little Ginger!

 

[gardenak]

Even though the title gives a hint at what was to come- that story should have come with a Kleenex warning. I'm so sorry you had to go through that. I haven't been able to do it and kept trying to save the chicks that didn't thrive. I have no idea what I'm going to do when the time comes for me- my husband certainly won't do it-he's as bad as I am. Hugs to you.

 

[77horses]

I'm so sorry about Ginger.

Don't beat yourself up about it. You did what was right; you put her out of her misery and she is now happy and at peace.