My duckling fell to its death and died in my arms....

[keeperofthehearth]

So sorry. Such a beautiful duckling.

 

[LilDucky85]

Thank you so much everyone. I think if it died a peaceful death in its cage from natural causes I wouldn’t have felt AS bad as seeing it suffer and in shock like I did. I read that its common for ducklings to die naturally the first weeks of life so if any did die, I was expecting something painless. I’m still in shock after witnessing such a thing. I’ve never seen or watched anything die like that. All night I could see it shaking and then laying its head back in my hands and closing its eyes. I’m just thankful it didn’t suffer too long. It all happened within a minute, and then it was gone.

 

[TheDuckCrew]

i am soo sorry. i am sitting here crying after reading that. i could not imagine how badly i would feel. just remember that he loved you a lot, and he was happy with you.

 

[LilDucky85]

Aw, Thank you. Im sorry I didnt mean to make you or anyone else sad! I just had to write about it somewhere where people understand.

 

[TheDuckCrew]

Its okay, i don't mind. I would do the same thing. non-poultry people don't seem to understand and plus, this community is so helpful and caring. i am so very sorry you lost your Baby. he was very beautiful and very loved. you did the best you could.

 

[CrazyBirdLady]

 

[chicklady63]

This is really so sad to read and I'm sorry about it. The "what-ifs" are what really get you in times like these. I hope you won't feel guilty, you did nothing on purpose to harm that baby and unfortunately, accidents happen. Just try not to keep reliving it, which I know is so hard. I hope you can get pass this soon.
Take care...