Just had to cull one. :(

[Mary Of Exeter]

I'm sorry

I've only had to cull one bird before, and I started crying after I did it. I could have asked my dad to do it, but I figured I should get used to it, since I'm sure something would come up again

It really does feel horrible! So I know just how you feel.

 

[toyzbox]

My heart hurts for you. You did a brave and good thing. She's not suffering anymore because you were strong enough to help her.

 

[RendonRoo]

You did the right thing and also found a weak spot in your pred-proofing. Concentrate on fixing that and not what can't be changed. I've been hunting and fishing since i could walk(about 50 yrs). It still hurts when i have to cull a chick. Thank goodness i've only had to do it twice. Our thoughts will be with you today. Good Luck

 

[Chicks_N_Horses]

I think most of us have had this happen in one way or another.....It is a tough thing to do -

 

[Fruit Juice]

 

[Crickett]

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I think it was a cat that went feral.

People "dump" unwanted animals around here all the time. I have a live animal trap set, but I don't think it will help tonight, because it's raining pretty hard. And yes, I have 28 other babies, well actually they are a bit older than babies now, 4 months old, except for the bantys ; they hatched out on Mother's day. The man that gave me the eggs for the bantys has promised me some more in about a week's time. And I have some Mottled Houdans that are ordered and they should be coming in this month.

I f I could have caught the animal that did this, I would have.....I don't know. Killed it maybe, or at least hauled it away to the humane society. But now I'm afraid to let my ducklings go outside. I only have the two of them and I don't want to lose them! Plus, I don't have the duckhouse built yet. Not sure if they would do well in the coop with the chickens.