Rest in Peace, Dearest Daphne

[Daphne_loves_mealworms]

She was my first duck, an introduction to the crazy and wonderful world of duck ownership. She taught me so much. She survived a fisher attack that took out the rest of her family 5 years ago before coming into my life. She survived so many crises. She was a lover of mealworms, and an adoptive mother to her Muscovy “daughters” and a loving sister to Matilda.

Daphne sadly has a prolapsed vent, and after a tough spring and at least 5 years of reproductive issues, I think this is it. I can not let her suffer.

I’m at the emergency vet now as I can not do it myself.

I love you, Daphne, and I’m sorry I couldn’t give you one more summer.

 

[theoldchick]

 

[Canadian Wind]

*BIG HUGS ALL AROUND*

I'm so sorry! Daphne had a wonderful life with you, and you continue to show her love by doing the most heart-wrenching thing and knowing when to let go.

My sympathies.

 

[Prince and Pavo]

Aww I’m so sorry . It’s always hard to lose any pet. I’m sure you gave her a really good, happy, and fulfilled life. Every animal has got to go at some time, but knowing that still doesn’t make it any easier.

But do know this: you helped her and made it possible for her to have the best life she could live. If she is suffering, then this is the best option.

I’m so sorry

 

[Isadora]

Aw, I'm sorry.
You may not be able to do it yourself but you're making a good decision to end her suffering. It's always a hard thing about pets and animal husbandry...that we will usually outlive them and it hurts so bad to let them go. More hugs

 

[Painted Calls]

Huge, huge hugs. I'm so very sorry!

 

[Daphne_loves_mealworms]

Thank you all so much! They are giving her a pain med now. They are actually getting the exotics Vet to come in… I thought that one of the ER Vets would just euthanize. Now, if this DVM gives me some sort of hope, I’m willing to listen. I just don’t want her to suffer. Stay tuned, and thank you all again

 

[Wereplatypus]

I'm so sorry you have to go through this. You are such a good duck owner to take such great care of her

 

[Miss Lydia]

Daphne has always been one of my favorites on here. We've been with you both through her laying problems. I know you will make the right decision about her. You love her and have always been there for her.

 

[Daphne_loves_mealworms]

Thank you all so very much! Daphne does indeed have a significant prolapse with an oviduct and surrounding tissue involved. They were able to reduce it somewhat, but not totally. The only option would be stapling her almost shut until surgery could be done (repair + spay). I can’t bear to see her suffer, so I’m moving forward with euthanasia.Bless you all for all of your support tonight and for the past 5 years!