Why is this chick growing so fast???

[FarmerGirl101]

Thank you! That’s definitely how I see it. Right now she loves to see me come out, and stands in the coop to watch me clean it. She is so spunky, and REALLY GOOD with the chicks.
As much as I love her, though, I don’t have a lot of hope that she will make it through the Winter. So I’m thinking maybe enjoy her for the next month, and then let my friends process her before she starts to suffer. It’s probably the most humane way to do it….

You have the best perspective out of anyone here since you are there in person. I think letting her live while she is happy and comfortable is great and when she starts to show signs of suffering to then process her. A quote I like a lot is "it's better a day too early than a day too late". You clearly have a good grasp of her current behavior and comfort levels and I'm confident you'll make the right decision timing wise.

 

[TheChickenGirl16]

You have the best perspective out of anyone here since you are there in person. I think letting her live while she is happy and comfortable is great and when she starts to show signs of suffering to then process her. A quote I like a lot is "it's better a day too early than a day too late". You clearly have a good grasp of her current behavior and comfort levels and I'm confident you'll make the right decision timing wise.

Thanks so much!
This whole ordeal has been pretty discouraging…. I appreciate your positive attitude!

 

[Birdinhand]

Thank you! That’s definitely how I see it. Right now she loves to see me come out, and stands in the coop to watch me clean it. She is so spunky, and REALLY GOOD with the chicks.
As much as I love her, though, I don’t have a lot of hope that she will make it through the Winter. So I’m thinking maybe enjoy her for the next month, and then let my friends process her before she starts to suffer. It’s probably the most humane way to do it….

The irony with CX is that they are some of the sweetest birds I’ve raised. Sure they get frantic about eating and drinking but they can also get quite zen and have an undeniable presence to them if you take the time to get to know them.