Beauty-Box Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Hi All, Let the girls out as usual this morning (sun 19th Feb). Noticed Lily had been very badly pecked in the night. We took her to the vets and they thought the kindest thing would be to put her to sleep . Made a fool of myself by getting a bit tearful at the vets. What made it worse was Lily looking up at us while we had to make the very hard decision. She had been pecked through to the muscle on both sides and was in pain, so really we did the right thing. She was so sweet and was my favourite. I have decided not to replace her, Thanks for listening, Love from Rebecca.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Oh that's really sad. I'm so sorry for you. It's so hard when you have to relieve a well-loved pet from its suffering. She's peaceful with no pain now and you must be kind to yourself for making that decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 So sorry for you Rebecca, I think that is the saddest post I've ever read. What an awful thing, I'm not surprised that you were tearful at the vets. As for the look she gave you, I can just picture it, the little darling. You absolutely did the right thing to put her suffering first and let her go, even though you will miss her so much. You'll always remember her, & I hope those happy memories soon overtake your grief. You must be numb with shock. Such a shame, I hope you will be able to move on and enjoy the others. Meanwhile, I'm sending you the biggest hug ever. I know I'd be feeling wretched if that were me, and share your tears. Always remember, she loved her life with you, R.I.P. lovely Lily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 I'm so sorry There is nothing I can add. Sheila always says the right thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 That is so sad Rebecca . I'm really sorry. You took a very brave decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 So sorry for you Rebecca. What a terrible thing to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 I'll just add to everyones sentiments, so sad for you. You were kind to think of her and would cry too. Hugs BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Sorry to read the news of Lily .. when I had Pepper put to sleep I shed a tear too, they are more pets than just mere chooks to us, so that is not silly. I am sure she had a great life with you ...... and you did the kindest thing by her. Take care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Oh Rebecca, I am so so very sorry. What a sad post you have had to make. You made a very brave decision and my thoughts are with you. Our hens are more than just chickens, they're part of our family aren't they. Biggest hugs to you xxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelfire Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 What an awful thing to happen. I am so sorry................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Sorry to hear the sad news Rebecca...............Big cyber hugs coming to you and yours.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 So sorry to hear your news, we recently lost poor Amber, so know what you are going through. Don't worry about getting teary at the vets - they will be quite used to it - the deal with beloved family pets every day, and even though a chicken is slightly more unusual than the average cat or dog, they would have realised it was still upsetting for you. Sending you all our love xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Such sad news Rebecca She was well loved and a happy hen to the end, so be glad that she's at peace now. Love and hugs to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Just quickly adding my sympathies too Rebecca, what a horrible experience I'm sure that vets are very used to tears- I've shed a few in vets surgery's in the past, especially on one horrible occasion when we had to have a baby bunny put down- I was crying so hard it was ridiculous, felt like a prize idiot It sounds as if you made the right decision, it's always a tough call, especially with her looking at you, but it wouldn't have been right to keep her in pain. Brave of you though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamsin Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 very sorry to hear your news. lots of hugs Tamsin xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauty-Box Posted February 20, 2006 Author Share Posted February 20, 2006 Hi Everyone, I would just like to say thanks for all your lovely replies. It made me feel much better. I still think about Lily and I really do miss her (she was such a lovely and special hen). I was looking in the gallery at the pictures I posted of her and I still have a lasting memory. I know she was happy right to the end. Also the vet was a really nice lady who treated us so kindly, so I can feel assured her last moments would have been nice ones. Once again I would like to say thank you. Your kind words really did mean a lot to me, Love from Rebecca.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I'm sorry, that's horrible. Again, nothing wrong with crying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 You're more than welcome Rebecca, and us lot are always here for you, plently of shoulders go around if you need one xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I hope you are getting over it now Rebecca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Sorry I have been so late in catching up with this thread. I am SO sorry for you, what a horrible decision you had to make, but totally the right one. Lots of cyber hugs and love are on the way to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
