CALNICK Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Hi This is just to update our other thread we have now lost our smallest girl who has had her feathers fluffed up since the day that we had her. We would like to thank the members of this forum who kindly helped us with there advice. I had been giving the little lady water via a syringe as she has been in the same place in the run all day fast asleep, so i brought her into the house and gave her some more water, though she could not keep her eyes open, her breathing was very noisey and sounded as if it was crackling, i lay her down in some straw and watched over her, i saw her wing move, she seemed to stretch her little neck and then her young life was over. This has really saddened us especially since we have lost two chickens in less than a week sold to us by an arrogant dealer. Barbara from omlet if you read this thread, please email us and i will give you the deatails that you asked for the other day. My other ladies seem ok, they are much bigger than the two that we have lost. "What a start to keeping chickens", Calnick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 I'll PM you, Calnick. I'm so sorry to hear that you've lost another one . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 im so sorry to hear about your other hen CalNik please dont blame yourselves for this, I feel the breeder is to blame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Oh dear, how sad . I'm so sorry . I hope you get somewhere with that breeder. Let us know how you get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Have posted in you other thread, I am so sorry that you have had such a lousy start to hen keeping. Poor little things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 So sorry to hear this. Can I ask who the breeder was? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avalon Fantasy Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Oh dear... Like everyone has said.. what a horrid thing to have happened and once again within a short period a time. You have my sympathies indeed, however, like some of the other posts here suggesting some action with this breeder/seller you should follow some rules. Firstly I realise that this will be a tad back dated now as you wer`nt to know, but try to think back: 1: Condition of farm/place that you purchased your hens from. 2: Were you able to pick your hen from the flock? or was one brought out to you ..sight unseen as it were? 3: What are your gut impressions of the place? 4: What is the reaction from said breeder/farmer to this your second death in such a short period of time. 5: For your own good, check everything that you have for your hens, can they access anything poisonous? Check the other hens for virul infection. 6:http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/notifiable/disease/ai/latest-situation/index.htm 7:http://www.poultry.uk.com/ Keep an eye on the defra site, I don`t know where you live, but its always worth checking Defra for updates as well as the poultry council, also if this place is a farm then it wouldnt hurt contacting defra and asking their advice. If its a chicken breeder then the poultry council as its not exactly a farmy matter. I grew up on a farm down in sussex and I know for a fact that farms and the animals therin do not need to be *smelly..dirty or anything like that, as for items / livestock being sold from a farm or breeder again the overall place should have an air of cleanliness, I dont mean in the way you would keep a kitchen but at least not dark /dank ...downright unwholesomness.! Once again I`m so very sorry. Michelle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 So Sorry to hear about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen&Lee Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Really sorry to hear about your awful start to keeping chickens. Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 I so sorry to hear your news what a horrible start to keeping chickens I hope things pick up for you cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 I'm so sorry to hear you've had such a rotten start to chicken keeping. I hope your other girls stay well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 What sad news Hope all your other girls are ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yolky Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Awful news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brown Clan Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 So sorry to hear that you have lost another one bless her x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs chook Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 So sorry to hear about your other girly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 So sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbey Road Girl Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Just want to add my condolences to those who have already posted. How very sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgirl73 Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 very sorry indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 My heart goes out to you. I hope you now have a long calm and happy time of chicken keeping. So sorry for your loss. How sad for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electricbarbarella Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 so sorry for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsm_jones Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Condolences. I kn ow how you feel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs P Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 So sorry to hear about your poor little girls - what a horrible breeder - I hope you get somewhere towards preventing others suffering like you and your chicks. I am sure that things can only look up from here and that you'll soon be a happy chicken keeper just as you first wished! Keep your chin up. love Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 So sorry to hear about your poor chooks. Getting hens should be an exciting and fun thing. I do hope your other girls remain fit and well and give your years of joy and eggs. *hugs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 so sad, and especially that you havent yet had a chance to enjoy them... hope all goes well from now on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
