I tried so hard to keep him alive.

[GobblesTheChick]

My little chicky had to be culled yesterday. He had a neurological disorder. And I kept him alive for 3 months before he went down hill. It was so quick. He went from this quirky personality to no longer walking , standing, or eating. I truly thought he’d make it into adulthood. I swaddled him, woke up in the wee early hours to make sure he was ok, made sure he got his vitamins, and would hang out with him for hours. I was gonna make him my pet. I’ve been crying off and on since. Never thought chicken would bring me to so much sadness but he captured my heart. I was very much set on my sweet Gobbles flourishing through life, even if he wouldn’t have been perfect. To anyone out there who feels “silly” for crying over a chicken, don’t. It’s ok to love something that much. I definitely loved and will always love my little chicky. Rest it Peace sweet Gobby. He will be missed.

 

[theoldchick]

 

[Callender Girl]

You did an extraordinary job of caring for Gobbles, who you loved unconditionally -- a true gift.

The biggest drawback to having a big heart is how much pain you feel when it breaks. Crying over his loss is a completely understandable and rational response; he cracked open your heart and it hurts.

I am truly sorry for your loss.

 

[ksbkeys]

My little chicky had to be culled yesterday. He had a neurological disorder. And I kept him alive for 3 months before he went down hill. It was so quick. He went from this quirky personality to no longer walking , standing, or eating. I truly thought he’d make it into adulthood. I swaddled him, woke up in the wee early hours to make sure he was ok, made sure he got his vitamins, and would hang out with him for hours. I was gonna make him my pet. I’ve been crying off and on since. Never thought chicken would bring me to so much sadness but he captured my heart. I was very much set on my sweet Gobbles flourishing through life, even if he wouldn’t have been perfect. To anyone out there who feels “silly” for crying over a chicken, don’t. It’s ok to love something that much. I definitely loved and will always love my little chicky. Rest it Peace sweet Gobby. He will be missed.

So sorry for your loss! Having a soft and loving heart is a good thing, though love does come with a cost. Even so, how much better to love!

 

[Bsmac]

My little chicky had to be culled yesterday. He had a neurological disorder. And I kept him alive for 3 months before he went down hill. It was so quick. He went from this quirky personality to no longer walking , standing, or eating. I truly thought he’d make it into adulthood. I swaddled him, woke up in the wee early hours to make sure he was ok, made sure he got his vitamins, and would hang out with him for hours. I was gonna make him my pet. I’ve been crying off and on since. Never thought chicken would bring me to so much sadness but he captured my heart. I was very much set on my sweet Gobbles flourishing through life, even if he wouldn’t have been perfect. To anyone out there who feels “silly” for crying over a chicken, don’t. It’s ok to love something that much. I definitely loved and will always love my little chicky. Rest it Peace sweet Gobby. He will be missed.

Soo sorry... I get it, I love all of our birds we have lost some birds too. The worst was the first loss Blue a Black Jersey Giant that was the absolutely the sweetest thing. One of our other birds all of a sudden had started bullying her I did not intervene soon enough. I heard a commotion and I found the bully standing on top of her pecking the crap out of her. I got Blue out of the run, she died on my lap soon after... I cried like a baby immediately even as I was laying her to rest... It still bothers me to this day... Not a thing wrong with feeling compassion for an animal you have nurtured and loved!