St Isidore's Garden

The downs...

Posted by The Kinley's , Wednesday, February 10, 2010 8:33 PM

Today we had the unpleasent buisness of having to put a chicken (Dutchess) down that has not been doing well for the last 3 weeks.  We tried everything we could to save the chicken but it just did not work.  Emily helped out, and needless to say, it has been kind of a downer for the rest of the day.  Emily said a prayer of thanksgiving for the chicken and the benefits it had given not only to us but also the previous owners.  Our son, Oliver, will miss Dutchess, as he was fond of petting "Dutch," giving her treats, and checking on her.  So, we will explain tomorrow how she has gone back to the earth to give life to rest of the plants and animals here.  While we know that this is part of the business, it does not make it any easier.  I have never and will never be able to view animals as a product, rather than a gift.
   On to tomorrow, a new day.....