To cull or not to cull.. please help

[EggSighted4Life]

Should i cull her? Most of the time she just sits on the bedding, I feel bad just not being able to do anything and letting her slowly get skinnier.

The answer is YES, the bird was suffering and not improving. When an animal won't eat.. then it's time, unfortunately.

i was hoping Peach would survive, but sadly, this morning she died. I'm kind of relieved that she did, because i don't think i could cull one of the birds that i raised from a chick and she still wouldn't eat.
I love you Peach <3

I'm very sorry for your loss. Letting her starve to death was NOT the kind thing to do. If you're going to be unable to help an animal in your care.. maybe you find a friend or other local keeper or a vet to euthanize.

Love.. sometimes means doing what really bothers YOU to benefit the animal.

One should never ever feel guilty about relieving a precious pet from their misery. Everything dies and it should not have to suffer along the way. Even though people are always outraged about commercial farming practices.. according to my research there are more animals suffering with home keepers because commercial farms DO cull injured and non productive animals to protect their bottom line ($).

I know my words sound harsh.. but they are meant to be something to think on and possibly grow or come up with possibly better alternatives for future events. I don't mean to sound cold or scolding.. but blunt and factual does come across that way sometimes. The truth is we ALL make mistakes and STRUGGLE with decisions!

It's kinda late now, but tube feeding is sometimes an option to help a bird (with no crop issues) that won't/can't eat enough to get energy to recover! Providing a link in case you wanna bookmark it for future reference..
(6) Step-by-Step Tube Feeding Guide

Also, this guide is not directed at birds but you can kinda use it to ask yourself the questions and help you KNOW you ARE making the right choice and not ending a perfectly viable life..
HowDoIKnowWhen

Again, sorry for your experience and loss! If you have a photo to share in honor of Peach in her better days, I would love to see it and celebrate her life with you!

ETA: Not feeling guilty is NOT the same as not hurting. It can still feel awful even if we aren't guilty. Also even if we don't always make the "right" decision.. we do always make our best decision at the time!

 

[Kale the Quail]

here are some pictures. the silver one in the background of the third one is the same bird as my avatar (hazel)

 

[FloorCandy]

I’m so sorry. I know how much she meant to you.

 

[maadroj]

I'm so sorry. As they say, hindsight is 20/20, but until then you didn't know what would happen. You did your best, and next time you will have a little bit more experience to rely on--even though you still might not confidently KNOW the best thing to do. But I hope you don't have to face this decision again. RIP, Peach.

 

[Fenrisulfr]

Don't wanna say much, just wanna send a hug...

 

[ameliathedominant]

all that can be done now is giving lots of hugs

 

[Roomi the quail]

here are some pictures. the silver one in the background of the third one is the same bird as my avatar (hazel)

Those pictures of her shows how happy she was with you. She must have had a good life.

 

[Quailobsessed]

I'm so sorry for your loss