FruitandNutCake Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I've only had my ex-batts a month, and I've just found Amelia in the coop - I'm guessing she didn't wake up this morning - but I didn't check them this morning before I went to work. I can't see anything obvious that could have caused her to suddenly die - but she was the one with the least feathers and wasn't brave enough to wander far from the run. She did go to bed early last night, but nothing seemed out of the ordinary. I just hope she didn't have anything contagious. At least she had a few weeks of freedom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayandrob Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Awww thats so sad, poor girlie, but like you say she did get a couple of weeks of freedom and I bet they were the best of her life xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 What sad news. She had a month of freedom though....a little thought to console yourself with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgirl73 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 so very sad But I bet she went peacefully, and a very happy lady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FruitandNutCake Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 And she was starting to grow back her feathers too - fluffy little white ones! It's such a shame as I was more attached to the little baldy ones as they seem more vulnerable. But at least she has gone to chicken heaven free - and that makes all the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 That's sad news . I'm so sorry . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Seagazer Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I'm so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Really sorry but at least she didnt suffer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I'm very sorry. I too lost an ex-bat this week and I think about the happy times she had. The day she died she felt the wind in her feathers and the sun on her wings. She was lucky to have had her time with you - she has had a nice end to a sad life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brown Clan Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 what sad news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yolky Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I am so sorry to hear that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reikiranf Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 So sorry to hear that but at least she saw the sun thanks to you giving her a loving home and now she's up with the stars. Bless her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 ahhhh, poor little girl. Sounds like she went quickly and with her friends around her in peace and quiet, having experienced fresh air, sun, good food, kindness, dust bathing, wing stretching and all the lovely things she couldn't have done without you. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Sorry to hear about Amelia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 So sorry you have lost Amelia She was lucky to have been rescued by you, and knew what freedom was. Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsallen08 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 OOh how sad. Hope you are okay. At least Amelia was happy and free for her final days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 That's sad, but a better way to go than in battery hell. We lost a battery hen a while back that just keeled over with no warning, it's sometimes just too much for their tired little bodies, so I shouldn't worry too much about anything contagious. Mrs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Hello Michelle, Can only echo what others have said. It is so sad when a pet dies - they take up so much more of your emotions than you realise. Hugs. Allisonx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 So sorry. It sounds as though she went in her sleep which would have been very peaceful ending for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayflower Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 So sorry to hear about your little Amelia. But at least she had a couple of weeks of true happy living. My Suki went to 'sleep' last week so I know how you feel. Love and hugs.xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I'm so sorry! I think you have done a very brave thing. I get my first chickens next Friday but wasn't brave enough to have ex batts for my first chickens. I want to gain some experience first and hopefully will then get more chickens next year when my confidence has grown ( I am hoping to persuade my OH to let me get a cube next summer. I was also worried that some seem to find it too much and only remain with their new owner for a short time - my neighbours are braver and are waiting for their three ex batts to arrive. I can't wait to visit and have offered to Chicken sit for them if they need me to. She must have had a lovely last month and her friends will miss her! Hugs Lisa x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
