Very sad day for me processing

[PurpleChicken]

Today I had to process 4 birds. All were precious pets. I'm very sad
right now but wanted to share this, not for sympathy but hopefully to
help others who have to do this. Please no one say they are sorry.
I know my friends here care about me.

The first was a broad breasted turkey. She was starting to get weak
legs. We had her since September. She was the friendliest bird I have
ever had.

The second was a 2 year old Australorp who broke her leg somehow.
She was one of our originals.

The 3rd was a Spitzhauben. She was SO SWEET and lived with my silkie
flock. She had a bad leg that was getting worse. We would either
have to amputate or she would die of some side effect.

The 4th was a duck that Marlinchaser gave us. She was getting way to
aggressive towards the other hens.

Drumstick is with my mom so I did these 4 on my own. I wanted to
shield him from it. We lost a few birds in the last 2 months that I knew
should be culled but I waited and whimped out on.


All of them will be used for food and none will be forgotten.


Stupid birds.

 

[CovenantCreek]

Sometimes the hardest thing to do is the right thing.

 

[bluey]

what a softie...

 

[Henrietta23]

Aw, that is a rough day.

 

[Cats Critters]

I'm sorry for you, but you did what was best for them

 

[the1much]

least ya didnt wait too long for these guys,, ending the pain has got to be better then being a day too late.
good work man,, aint many of us sissy's admit to it

 

[Buster]

I'm glad to hear you were tough enough to take care of the business that needed doing. I had to do a similar thing with a duck a while back.

 

[Linda in San Diego]

You did the right thing - particularly when Drumstick is away - tough one though.

 

[redhen]

 

[cjstanman]

That is tough, even if it's the right thing to do.