my old girl is dying

Thread starter jeannieo
Start date Oct 2, 2010

Oct 2, 2010

I am right there with you. I've loved and lost and never had the heart to end it before it came naturally. I have however held one old girl close to me as she passed. Only those who've ever truly loved a chicken would understand.

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