tigerblade100 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Hello all, I'm wondering if anyone might have any answers for me. I'm Paul, I got 3 hens 1 pepper and 2 gingers from omlet on 25th April. All has been just fine until tonight. I got home at 6pm, girls greeted me as usual and running about the garden, they were scratching around the compost bin and helping me dig the border as usual. I sat down about 7pm and the smallest ginger (Maggie) came and sat on the patio, gaping. she would not eat or drink anything, i put her on my lap, she started breathing slower and slower, her head got heavier and at 8.30 she was gone. I have no idea what's happened. I have been reading about fungus spores as a possible cause, but really cause death in less than 2 hours? She was so fit and healthy. I am really distressed and upset, not knowing what has happened and worried for the other two. has anybody got any ideas what it could have been? thank you Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reikiranf Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I'm so sorry to hear that Paul, what a terrible thing to happen so early on, not to mention a shock, I don't have any idea what may have caused it as I've only had my girls for a few months. I'm sure that someone more knowledgeable will post a reply soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I'd let Omlet know Paul, not sure what it could have been ,perhaps a heart problem. So sorry to hear about your loss BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Sorry to hear about it. It could have been any one of a number of things. Maybe she had a heart problem. If it had been fungus spores, they would all have been affected I imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I can't offer any advice, but I'm sorry to hear about Maggie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 (edited) Sorry to hear about that Sounds like it may have been a heart problem, Paul, but it's hard to tell without a further description of the symptoms. I'm afraid that chooks have a lighter hold on life than most critters. Best call Omlet - they'd like to know, and will be able to send you out a new hen if you like. Edited June 17, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Sorry to hear about Maggie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chucknette Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Hi Paul Sorry to hear about your girl. Maybe it was the lifespan she was hatched with and she spent it with you. Give Omlett a call maybe they can give you some advice. Best wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 What a shame At least she had a lovely time with you in your garden. Did her comb go blue / purplish? That suggests a heart problem often. As Claret has said some just have a lighter hold on life. How are your other girls? Keep an eye on them - make sure they are eating and drinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerblade100 Posted June 17, 2008 Author Share Posted June 17, 2008 thanks for all your kind messages. To be honest that's all the symptoms were. Loss of energy. Just lifeless and sleepy. Her eyes were mostly shut but when she did open her eyes her pupils were wide open. Mouth gaping and finding it hard to breathe. Was eating and drinking happily only an hour before. Comb had not got fully red was still a light pink but that did not change colour. I will give omlet a call and see what they think. I didn't realise I would get attatched to them so quickly and it would be this traumatic! Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Sorry to hear that Paul, sounds like it might have been her heart. At least she was loved and comfortable in your lap at the end. I still cry buckets when any of mine dies - they're like family to us aren't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 so sorry to hear of your loss, what an awful shock for you. Does sound like a heart problem possibly for her to go so quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerblade100 Posted June 17, 2008 Author Share Posted June 17, 2008 well, I did phone omlet this afternoon, but i wish i hadn't bothered, the lady I spoke to did not sound experienced to me and was not either sympathetic or helpful. About all she said to me was these things happen and it could of been anything and if I want to know what it was I should take her to the vet for a post mortem. I know I'm asking a bit much to know what it was exactly, but thanks to you all at least I now feel that it was most likely her heart rather than something I could of prevented happening. She was a wonderful girl, every night until she started laying she would come and find me and 'squeak' at me until I would kneel down so she could jump on my shoulder for 10 minutes just before she went to bed. She was a very special girl and I will miss her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 oh, so sorry for your loss (((hugs))) cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 So sorry to hear about Maggie Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 so sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 So sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I'm sorry to hear about poor little Maggie . What a shock for you . I'm sorry too that the woman at Omlet was unsympathetic. That doesn't sound like them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
