Can someone help me deal with grief?

[The Welch Chickens]

My chicken just died of sour crop of this mourning and she was everything to me. I could always come out and play with her at the end of a rough day and I just miss her already so so so much because I know it will never be the same.

The pain will turn into happy memories as time passes. We've all been there

 

[LoCoHens]

I'm so sorry. I know the pain of losing a beloved one. You're right, it won't be the same, but the grief will mellow. She was so fortunate to have such a loving human. Sending comforting thoughts.

 

[WoDia]

@Addie and Ari There are rare occasions when we develop a strong attachment to a particular animal, and we’re not even sure how or why it happens. We just know it’s special. I’m so sorry you lost your hen. I can tell you for certain that your heavy heart will heal. And, you’ll also find that there’s more room for another one as sweet as her.

 

[NorthwoodsChick]

@Addie and Ari
My heart goes out to you, sweetie. Nothing else matters when we lose a pet as special as your Ari.
I pray you find comfort in the fact that she was loved by you and you gave her the best of yourself.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

For me, there is only one way to heal my broken heart when an animal I love dies. And that is to get another animal to love. The new animal cannot "take the place" of the one I lost, never! But only another animal can fill that empty hole in my heart and give me some comfort. That is what works for me and how I honor the one I loved and lost. I wish you peace as you find what works for you.

 

[Anon112]

I'm so sorry. I just came home from work and the chick I had who was attacked this morning passed away while I was gone. I feel grief and also a tremendous amount of guilt and regret for not being more cautious in the way I integrated her into the flock. There's no worse feeling than knowing you let down an animal that depended on you for safety and health.

I do agree with @BigBlueHen53 , you had this love that you were giving and that has value. Some very lucky animal now has the chance to be a part of that. When/if you're ready, shining that love on another animal is a wonderful gift.