4m x 3m Omlet pen, cube, new auto door still boxed and coop light

[Janty]

Poor Holly, one of our ex-batts has spent the last three nights in our conservatory all snuggled up in a towel. She isn't ill - just old. She can't make the ladder of the cube any more. She is eating but then she falls asleep and falls over. She isn't in pain at all so that's a blessing but it's so sad. She is outside enjoying a bit of freedom at the moment but an hour is usually all she can manage. She fell asleep on my lap last night all snuggled up in her towel. Hubby has been feeding her mealworms and sweetcorn which she has gobbled down at the rate of knots!

 

She has had 11 months and 1 day of freedom so far so that's got to be a bonus.

[KAZAROO]

Wonderful holly with her christmassy name..... Let hope she enjoys being a pampered OAP.... sounds like she is having a life of riley....

 

Chin up your giving her the very best days of her life....

[alexgirl73]

Bless her! I have one who is very similar, and it brings a tear to the eye to see them slow down so much, but the freedom she has had this last year of her life should be a source of joy to you. Hope she hangs about for a bit longer xx

[Egluntyne]

Poor Holly. My Atilla is going the same way.

[sandyhas3chucks]

oh god I hate these posts just makes me only had mine 6 months dread the days you guys are having As you say, better to be free & loved and pampered! Just so sad for all of us!

[mostin]

She deserves every pampered day, i hope she gets quite a few more.

[Carol U]

She sounds as if she's having a very happy old age Janty, with all the love and attention she could wish for. If only all ex-batts could end their days in such a wonderful home. I do hope she continues for a while yet.

[sandyhas3chucks]

yes, just spoil her rotten and enjoy every moment with her. xx

[Abbey Road Girl]

You have done good. We humans should be so kind to our own.

[dancing cloud]

((Hugs)) to you all from me and mine.

 

Hope all my little monsters make such a ripe old age

[Janty]

She is still going although I can't say strong. She is still sleeping in the conservatory at night with short spells outside during the day. She only lasted 15 minutes outside today before she fell over and couldn't move so hubby brought her in and fed her half a tin of mackerel.

 

She has perked up a lot now and has had a little wander over to the cat and back. She then fell asleep though so it's obviously tiring for her.

 

We are going to talk tonight about plans for going to the vets if her quality of life is compromised more.

[Janty]

Holly has just died in my arms.

 

I snuggled her up in a blanket on my knee and called the vet to have her put to sleep. While I was waiting for the vet to call me back she died.

[dancing cloud]

So sorry to hear this and more ((hugs)) to you all from me and mine.

 

Not much consolation at this time, but at least you know she had a wonderful life with you and yours, being loved and cared for, and doing all those lovely naughty chickenny things that every hen should do.

[Plum]

So sorry. Bless Holly. xx

[poachedegg]

So sorry to hear about Holly.

[Phonix]

so sorry janty.

Just read this whole thread and it made me cry

 

At least she had an amazing 11+ months of freedom with you, where she was spoiled rotton and enjoyed an amazing life.

 

Hugs to you ((HUGS))

 

x

[beach chick]

bless her, bless you. you made her a happy chicken til the end.

[sandyhas3chucks]

at least she died in the arms of someone that loved her & she died with dinity. She would say "thank you for all you did, for your love & kindness" bless you

[Snowy]

RIP Holly

[mostin]

So sorry to hear she finally slipped away .

[sparkysmum]

So sorry to hear your sad news. Take care. Allisonx

[Chook n Boo Mum]

RIP Holly & hugs to you all. It's hard for those who loved her, but she had a wonderful life with you & your family.

 

Sha x

[Egluntyne]

Sorry to hear about Holly, Janty. Only just realised. (((Big hug)))

[Ain't Nobody Here]

I only just realised too . I'm so sorry about Holly .

[keyhole kate]

Oh Janty Just read this whole thread and it made me

for me it is the only downside to having my girls! and

the thing I dread the most. My thoughts are with you

what a wonderful life your little Holly had RIP

 

Kitty

 

Xx HugsxX