redfrock Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Our top girl Bron is dying. I will be at the vet as soon as they open, and ask for them to be kind and put her to sleep. I went out yesterday morning and she was in the nest box, so I presumed she was laying. She was in the same place last night, so I could not be sure if she was broody (she never has been before, so don;t know how she reacts when she is - all my other girls behave differently to each other when they are) but my gut feeling was things weren;t quite right. I decided to leave her with the others rather than traumatise her by seperating her. We know she has a dicky heart as her comb has been blue tinged when she has been energetic this summer and I guessed she would not make the winter, but this is still a complete shock. She won't eat, she won't drink and her comb is mostly dark blue. She is normally incredibly flighty and I can handle her as much as I want now. I checked her over last night and found nothing untoward, although I think her long moult may have taken it out of her. They have nothing but the best but I guess seh is just not that strong. She is my smallest chook yet lays the most enormous eggs, and far too many of them - it was always going to be tough on her. She is inside is a box, covered with a towel to give her some peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Sad news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfrock Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 I don't think she is going to last until the vet opens at 9. I want this to be quick for her. It is awful to watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I'm so sorry Shes my favourite chicken that I dont know. I hope it is quick and painless for her (and oh my goodness did the title freak me for a second) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 So Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfrock Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 she's gone. At least it was quick, but the sound she made as she went will be with me forever I guess they have a reshuffle now to sort out the new top girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 So sorry to hear about Bron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 very sorry to hear it but as you say she had the best TLC a chicken could wish for, even at her passing. Lots of hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 So sorry to hear about Bron Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Very sorry to hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfrock Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 I am just back from the vets. They are cremating her. I thought it best not to bury her, and also Andy is away and our garden ie heavy clay. It was only £5, so I shall do that as each of my girls pass on. All the other girls seem well so I am hoping that she was not contagious and it was purely her heart. thank you for all your kind words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Oh I am sorry - you must be feeling pants at the moment - so many of us have been through the same thing so really know how you feel - the good thing was that it was quick and she didnt seem to suffer. Big hugs to you xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avril Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 So sorry to hear about Bron. These girls are such a worry to us all aren't they. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speckled hen Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Im so sorry about Bron. My thoughts are with you xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 So sorry to hear that Claire, I was just going to email you to see how she was Big hugs to you XXXOOO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fur 'n' Feathers Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Really sorry to hear this. Don't think we can ever be prepared fully when it's about someone/thing we care about. So sad for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels4 Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Oh Claire I'm so sorry you lost Bron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 So sorry to hear about poor Bron . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 rest in peace little love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Very sad she had a wonderful family, life and peacefull passing xx Hugs xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs chook Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Sorry to read your post . Lots of love xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna_0 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I am so sorry about you loosing your favourite chook..at least you gave her the best :0) xx -Barbara (on strike again!) -Margot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 So sorry to hear about Bron. Best wishes, Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 she had a dignified end and was well loved, it's all any of us can hope for night night little one xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Poor Bron, she was absolutely lovely (as are all your chooks). Hope you and Andy are well. Nik and Kev xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
