Euthanasia

During our most recent hatch, we produced many fluffy, robust little chicks. This chick – for whatever reason – hatched without an eye, & a severe case of  scissor beak. To worsen matters, it didn’t seem to have an appetite for water or feed. The difficult decision to put it down painlessly was reached.

Prior to that, I wanted to photograph it, & feature it, as I would a healthy subject.  

Sleep sweet, little chick.