MaggieMcHen Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Sadly today my husband had to dispatch Jessie. She was injured some 4 or so months ago and althought she had recovered from the visible injuries she wasn't herself and the other hens new it and were mersyless in there harrassment of her. I have had her out in the run on her own until free range time with her own supply of food and water but she has been getting thinner and thinner. I am away for a fortnight from Saturday and therefore decided that I couldn't stand the strain of OH looking after them and the commitment she posed. I had really high hopes of her full recovery but it was clear it wasn't going to happen and she was obviously not a happy hen, spending most of her time lately in the nest box sleeping, keeping out of the way of the other girls or standing huddled up in the shelter I provided for her in the free range run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 So Sorry about Jessie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I'm sorry to hear that Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 poor little girl, commiserations xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Sad news. I'm sure you have done what is best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 That's a real shame, it must have been a hard decision but it sounds like she was beginning to suffer if she was losing weight. Best wishes, Mrs Bertie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Sad news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy64 Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 im sorry to hear the news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveypup Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Sorry to hear about Jessie Probably for the best if she was so poorly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bantam of the Opera Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 you did the right thing, mustve been hard still. commiserations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I'm really sorry to hear that . It's hard but you know when it's the right decision. Bless her little heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMcHen Posted January 7, 2008 Author Share Posted January 7, 2008 Thanks everyone - I really do feel very guilty - your comments are reassuring. OH found it very hard too although he isn't as 'in' to the hens as I am. thanks again. Maggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I would like to add my condolences and also admire the bravery of you and your husband in the difficult decision you took. I am sure you did everything you could for Jessie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 How sad for you. You made a difficult but brave decision. I'm sure it was the right thing to do under the circumstances. *hugs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...