Sad sad day for me

[CherishHolland]

I had to cull a chick this morning,the chick just wasn't thriving refused to eat or drink. My kids think I am horrible,but in the week of having the chick it wasn't eating so I was tube feeding,and pushing electrolytes and regular water. This morning she was just laying there not moving barely breathing. S/he just didn't have the want to live

,I feel guilty but she went quick and peacefully didn't even struggle or cheep at me. It was like she was saying thank you.I feel like Dr. Kevorkian because I assisted in her suicide. I know it was the right thing but I have never taken another living creatures life,I mean I brake for animals in the street to avoid hitting them,toads that is a different story hard to avoid those when there are bunches in the road at night. I am hoping this feeling goes away because I know I did the right thing,she would have been dead by this afternoon/evening. I am just feeling guilty I guess.

 

[TaylorHobbyFarms]

It is never easy, but you definitely did the right thing. I understand though that feeling and knowing it are two different things. I hope you never have to go through that again.

 

[CherishHolland]

It is never easy, but you definitely did the right thing. I understand though that feeling and knowing it are two different things. I hope you never have to go through that again.

I hope I don't have to either,but knowing I did the right thing makes it easier.

 

[bugglesmommy]

I am so sorry. I have had to do that a few times and its never an easy choice to make. You did the right thing. Letting an animal suffer is cruel and sometimes the most selfless thing you can do is set aside your own sadness to do what needs to be done. Your kids will understand one day.

 

[freespiritmom]

Sending hugs

. You did the right thing. Animals look to us humans to take care of us and make sure they don't suffer. It does not make it easier, as for the kids, they will understand one day too.

 

[shellyjimrye]

Keeping with the theme above, I as well think you did the right thing. To allow an animal to suffer and struggle needlessly to me is horrific and although it is hard, it is something that must be done at times. A responsible animal owner has to make these tough calls at times.

 

[SobbaChickens]

You did the right thing

 

[Tazman99]

You did the right thing. It was either a quick mercy kill by you or a painful death by starvation.