Paola Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 My last original girls Henrietta is poorly She has not been herself for a few weeks, quite and not so quick. I wormed her without any luck, mite powder etc. She seemed week on Friday so I took her to the vets. The vet who owns chickens was away for the week but thankfully I got the senior vet who gave her a check over. He could not feel anything nasty so sent us home with weeks worth of antibiotics thinking it was some sort of tummy bug/virus and advised only mixed corn for the week. I am keeping everything crossed that it works but if it does not then I might have to let her go Every time I think about it I well up It is so hard to know what to do for the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Aw Paola. How horrid. Its so sad isn't it? You will know when the time is right. BIG hugs to you xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Annie's right, Paola. You will know when the time is right. I did with Clarry after lots of poorly sessions which she'd previously recovered from. It was obvious she was suffering in her last day and although the decision is hard, it's the kindest thing to do if you know they're miserable. Hugs to you xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazjohn Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 In very similar situation - the difficulty is when you have a poorly girly you spend so much time with them it gives you an even closer bond. More Hugs x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surferdog Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Paola, hopefully it won't come to that, the antibiotics may do the trick. Fingers crossed for you and little Henrietta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Poor Henrietta. Fingers crossed for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 So sorry Henrietta is poorly. She might surprise you Paola, a stint on the antibitotics might perk her up no end....(here's hoping) let us know how she goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted May 26, 2008 Author Share Posted May 26, 2008 She is still no better tonight 4 days into the antibiotics, not sure when they should take affect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Bless her it's horrible to see them unwell isn't it? Fingers crossed she picks up soon. Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puffball Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 i hope she'll be okay get well soon xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Any improvement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 It's hard when a pet you love is ill, I hope she picks up, if not then I hope the decision is not too painful for you Mrs Bertie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Sorry to hear your news Paola It is hard Paola, I'm going through the same with the last of my original hens - she probably won't come back from the vet tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Paola, I know how you feel, my hen could no longer walk, she ate not as much as she used to though, but she would just sit outside, we put her on antibiotics and she just got worse as the days went on. It was so upsetting, I think we gave it a week and after that her quality of life was just so poor, chickens like scratching around and eating things and chasing magpies. We are all thinking about you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 Thank you all for your kind words. She is not improving However I will let her finish her antibiotics. I know DD1 is going to take it really hard if we have to let her go, which makes it worse My thoughts are with you Clare (((((((big squeeze)))))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Big hug from me to you Paola. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Really sorry to hear that. You will know when it's right, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 So sorry to hear about poor Henrietta . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 oh, BIG hugs Paola.xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted June 9, 2008 Author Share Posted June 9, 2008 Henrietta seemed to improve a little after the antibiotics but today she is not well at all The heat does not help. I just hoped that she would make a full recovery She is even being pecked by the chook at the bottom of the pecking order It is just not fair to let her suffer anymore I have booked an appointment in the morning. I would have taken her today but could not face it with all three children in tow I know DD1 is going to be very upset. I will tell them in the morning so they can say there goodbyes Every time I think about it I well up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Awww bless, its very upsetting isnt it. I would be exactly the same. The heat doesnt help - its quite muggy, which makes even the most active hens sit down and snooze more than usual. Big hugs for tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 I'm so sorry. I hope it goes as well as can be expected tomorrow. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Thinking of you Paola xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 I'm so sorry Paola....we are all sending you big hugs for tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Big hugs for you too Paola. I hope that it all goes smoothly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
