The Guilt

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I don't think I've ever felt this guilty. Lucky was separated from the rest of the girls last night as he reached 3 weeks. His hutch was pushed up against the bar of the other hutch and in the morning they were all lay next to each other with the bar separating them.

This morning putting him in a run next to the girls in the garden and they were all at either side of the bars trying to get to each other.

I know it's for the best, really don't want another surprise litter, but it's going to be a long 4 months.
 
A lot of times the best option is always the hardest one. Just keep in mind that you're doing it for them x
 
I felt guilty when I separated Tove and Tuulikki when Tove developed a case of ringworm ): ): But I didn't want Tuulikki catching it, and of course you don't want the stress of pregnancy and birth on one of your girls. That would be an even worse guilt! Just think, it won't be forever. He can be neutered and reintroduced. :hug:
 
I thought I felt bad before but today....

Lucky's went to the vet for his snip today. Got a phone call an hour later asking me to call back. The things that go through your head, like has he not made it through the op and how are you going to explain it to you daughter. Apparently Lucky is a girl not a boy. Twice I took him\her to the vet to be sexed and both time I was told he\she was a boy. 4 month she's lived by herself when she could have stayed with mum and her sisters. At least she doesn't need a dangerous op.
 
Oh Crikey!!
Well Lucky deserves some yummy treats and extra cuddles.
Don't beat yourself up you had been ill advised :hb:
Hugs xxxxxxx
 
Well better that way around than having a boy in with the girls. Sexing can be tricky!
 
I think Lucky's lived up to her name for not having to undergo any 'bit' surgery! :))

So glad she can go back with her family :hug:
 
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I thought I felt bad before but today....

Lucky's went to the vet for his snip today. Got a phone call an hour later asking me to call back. The things that go through your head, like has he not made it through the op and how are you going to explain it to you daughter. Apparently Lucky is a girl not a boy. Twice I took him\her to the vet to be sexed and both time I was told he\she was a boy. 4 month she's lived by herself when she could have stayed with mum and her sisters. At least she doesn't need a dangerous op.
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Poor you! Do not feel guilty - you have done everything you reasonably could to have Lucky sexed by somebody who should know their job, and you have done all the right things to prevent any accidents. The good news is that this way round at least you do not have to face an op or an unplanned pregnancy. So Lucky has had a very lucky escape indeed!
 
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