Had to end a chicken today.
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Had to end a chicken today.
It always sucks.
One of this year's chicks turned out to be a surprise rooster. We were excited about it. He was a dapper young gentleman and we were looking forward to watching him grow up.
But a few days ago I went out to the pen and discovered that he had somehow gotten his leg trapped in the gap between the back boards of a chair. He had been hanging upside down by his leg for hours. I was amazed he was still alive.
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Derek Powazek πreplied to Derek Powazek π last edited by
We separated him from the flock for him for a few days to see if heβd recover, but the leg was just not working anymore. If I put him back with the flock, all the chickens would attack him. Theyβre bastards like that.
So he had to go. I made it quick. His suffering is over.
Iβve had to do this a many times over the years for sick or ailing chickens, and I know each time that it was an act of kindness, but I always feel like a fucking monster.
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Derek Powazek πreplied to Derek Powazek π last edited by
Rest in peace, Walter. (That's him on the left.) I'm really sorry we didn't get more time with you.
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CM Harringtonreplied to Derek Powazek π last edited by