Cinnamon Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 My lovely White Star Lily, who has been off for days now,has really taken a turn for the worse this afternoon. She is just laying down in the pen,nibbling at bits of food,but can't seem to get up at all. So I have removed her from the pen & tucked her up in a cosy Aubiose & Straw filled box,covered in a towel for warmth. I guess I am expecting the inevitable to happen She is not yet 2 & has always been full of beans until this week, laying wonderful & huge bright white eggs. I don't know what has gone wrong & I am really sad about her being so obviously poorly.She hasn't even got it in her to beak the new girls,which is most unlike Lily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Oh no, Sarah. It's horrible when you're so helpless and can't do anything to make them any better. I hope poor Lily perks up soon or if the worst happens, that it's quick so she doesn't suffer. Thinking of you all xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 oh bless her heart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Sorry to hear that Lily isn't well Sarah. Hope she is better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 I'm sorry to hear it. I hope she perks up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Sorry that Lily is not feeling too good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Aww, poor Lily, hope she pulls through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Sarah, I am sorry to hear about Lily. I hope she picks up tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Sorry to hear about Lily . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 So sorry to hear about Lily. Let us know how she's doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Sorry to hear that. How is she this morning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Was just coming to ask the same - I hope she's feeling better Sarah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 Well, shes still with us She seems unable to stand any longer & also is not eating or drinking. I do feel so helpless, & I just know the inevitable will happen, & sort of wish it would happen soon so shes not suffering. Her lovely red comb which was always so big & sticky uppy is all flopped over & tinged blue too Her poos are just liqued,but there is no sign of any worms which is one good thing. I did worm them all a couple of weeks ago after finding a big wriggler in the poo tray,but haven't seen any since so I don't think its that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Sorry to hear she's no better . I hope she perks up or, if not, she passes quietly and quickly . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 So sorry Sarah BBxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 Well She has perked up a little. She has had lots of water with a big dose of Avipro in it. Haven't seen her eat yet though. Her head is up & she seems more alert, but she still cannot stand very well. So I have dosed her with Flubenvetted water in a syringe as an extra precaution too & I think I shall set up the Hospital Wing spare Eglu for her a bit later. Terrible job thats going to be - the run bits are all over the garden as I have found many other uses for them in the 2 years its been since I had to have an Eglu with a run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Sorry to hear this. However you must make sure you take her welfare into account and if she gets really bad, then you know what I mean. At least she seems to be getting better though. I'm still not entirely sure if Starlet is ok at the minute though... Hens do make you worry don't they! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Sorry to hear about Lily, Clare. Do you think antibiotics might help? Hazel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Sarah i do hope she continues to improve and is back to her usual self soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 just caught up with this thread. Really hope lily pulls through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 2, 2008 Author Share Posted May 2, 2008 She is still with us this morning,but now won't or can't move at all, & has her eyes shut most of the time. I think her time is coming & I am happy to leave her in her quiet box where she seems happy & at peace. Its too late for antibiotics - she went downhill so quickly & I have seen enough sick hens to know that she was beyond help when I first posted. If she had them she would probably perk up but get sick quickly again once the dose stopped. I am happy to let nature take its course & just make sure she is warm,quiet & comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Poor girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Poor Lily . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Sorry to hear that Sarah - you can do everything for them but sometimes you just know when it's time to let them go. Will be thinking of you today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 <> This is so sad. I don't mean to sound horrible, but I really hope she passes quickly now both for her sake and yours. She's a lucky hen, she's been so well loved and cared for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
