WitchHazel Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Lydia died about half an hour ago. It was obviousl from about lunchtime that she was going. She found a quiet shady spot in the garden and settled down, but her breathing became more laboured. I lay down beside her earier syringing water into her beak, but then she didn't want any more. I spent the last half hour with her, just waiting. My husband arrived home, came out to see us, and she had a heart attack and died a few minutes later. The last few moments were awful, and I'm relieved that my DH was there with me. She was such a lovely girl. So friendly, so willing to be cuddled. I'll miss her so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAB Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 So sorry for your loss. Glad for Lydia that you were there for her to offer comfort at the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh sarah Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 ah sorry at least you were with her and she knew how much you cared sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluckbok Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Oh that's so sad. I'm really sorry. She had a nice life with you though. I know how much she would have meant to you. We love ours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 So sorry to hear your sad news Hazel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Oh Hazel im so sorry to hear your sad news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 That's so sad . At least you were with her right at the end. Poor little Lydia . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Oh i'm so sorry to hear that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 So, so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Sorry to hear your sad news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 I'm so sorry . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 So sorry to hear that Witchhazel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 So sorry to hear the sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickybaby Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 So sorry to hear about Lydia. I know exactly how you are feeling. I lost Ginger a few months ago, she died in my arms. It was so so sad and I cried for hours afterwards but I had some comfort in the fact that I was there with her and I was the last thing she saw before she died. As she went I told her how much I loved her and what joy she had brought to my life. I still miss her dreadfully but at least she had 15 months of freedom, and knowing that helps me. I'm sure Lydia knew she was special and was glad you were there with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted May 12, 2008 Author Share Posted May 12, 2008 Thank you, all of you, for your kind words. DH decided he wanted to bury her, which surprised me a bit. We've just done so, and of course covered the site with paving slabs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moomin Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Witchhazel I just wanted to say how sorry I am. I have read lots of your posts, when you were getting your run ready, and how excited you were waiting for your chooks. You gave Lydia a lovely life for the time she was with you. I can imagine how you are feeling as in the few weeks I have had my two they have given me so much fun and pleasure and I am really attached to them already. Thinking of you, I hope you feel better soon. XX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phosphorus Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Sorry for the loss of poor Lydia , sounds like you were there for her in every way at the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Tilytinkle Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 So, soo sorry for you loss, bless little Lydia - what a special chicken, love & blessed with such special loving tender care & kindness. Sounds like she moved into the veils of another heavenly place surrounded in endless love, warmth & eventual peace. Many Prayers , Blessings & thoughts with you & yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 night night little lydia, sleep tight sweetheart xxxxxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen&Lee Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Oh Hazel I'm so sorry to hear your news Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I'm so sorry, thats so sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 ((((((((witchhazel)))))))))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chili pepper Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I'm so sorry. I cried when I lost Dot too. Her last 15 months would of been more than she could of ever wished to of hoped for. Hope you feel better today. Kim XX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phonix Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I am so sorry to hear that but from all your other posts on here and how upset you are its obvious that she had a fab life with you and some comfort at the end as you were with her Stacey x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
