Single hen

[redfrock]

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.

[Chickvic]

Sad news

[redfrock]

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

[bronze]

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)

[lisa33]

So Sorry.

[redfrock]

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

[WitchHazel]

So sorry to hear about Bron.

[alih]

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

[Karen & co.]

So sorry to hear about Bron

 

Karen x

[Egluntyne]

Very sorry to hear it.

[redfrock]

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

[Mel (& Paul)]

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

[Avril]

So sorry to hear about Bron. These girls are such a worry to us all aren't they. xxx

[speckled hen]

Im so sorry about Bron. My thoughts are with you xx

[The Dogmother]

So sorry to hear that Claire, I was just going to email you to see how she was

 

Big hugs to you XXXOOO

[Fur 'n' Feathers]

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.

[Angels4]

Oh Claire I'm so sorry you lost Bron.

[Ain't Nobody Here]

So sorry to hear about poor Bron .

[sandyhas3chucks]

rest in peace little love

[keyhole kate]

Very sad she had a wonderful family,

life and peacefull passing

 

xx Hugs xx

[mrs chook]

Sorry to read your post . Lots of love xx

[Donna_0]

I am so sorry about you loosing your favourite chook..at least you gave her the best :0) xx

 

-Barbara (on strike again!)

-Margot

[Janty]

So sorry to hear about Bron.

 

Best wishes,

 

Jan

[Guest]

she had a dignified end and was well loved, it's all any of us can hope for night night little one xxxx

[Tulip]

Poor Bron, she was absolutely lovely (as are all your chooks).

 

Hope you and Andy are well.

Nik and Kev xx