Chicken picking at feet

[Daphne]

I also think you might want to mention this to the breeder. I don't know if Buffy's problems are genetic or not and I suppose the only way to find out would be in the sad circumstances of a PM. Depending on how Buffy progresses I would be tempted to tell the breeder about what has occured so far and what the vet said. If the worst happens I would definitely tell her. If you knew for certain there is a genetic issue then the breeder absolutely needs to know and she shouldn't continue to breed/sell from that stock.

 

In the meantime, I continue to hope Buffy is OK; she's getting the best tlc.

[laurmurf]

My loving thanks to you all for your support and concern through this. Sadly Buffy died this morning, she must have slipped away in her sleep and it doesn't seem she was suffering.

 

Yesterday she gave up again and we were syringing drops of water into her to keep her comfortable more than in expectation of recovery. My son was off school yesterday and he spent the day regularly trying to interest her in food and water.

 

My own research suggests a liver tumour (lymphoid leucosis) - it matches all the symptoms she had. It also indicates that this disease was passed by her mother in the egg and - you're right, Daphne - this hen should never be used to breed because she'll pass it on through her eggs as carrier hens or sufferers. I did discuss a PM with the vet - i don't know how much this will cost, but am going to look into it seriously as i don't want to assume that my research is right and miss the fact that it was possibly something infectious.

 

I intend to write to the breeder straight away, and will speak to my vet too.

 

I would like to thank you all again - so very much - it's been a great source of comfort, information, and comradery.

[dancing cloud]

So sorry to hear about Buffy . You did all you could for her and she passed peacefully knowing she was loved.

 

Lots of ((hugs)) to all of you.

Edited December 10, 2008 by Guest

[The Dogmother]

I am sorry to hear that

 

I hope that she rests in peace

[Daphne]

Yes I'm sorry too, just got back to read this, its always sad when things end this way. But you certainly did all you could and your girl is out of any suffering now. I have a feeling a PM is around £25-£30. RIP Buffy.

[Egluntyne]

Very sorry to hear it Laurie. She couldn't have had better care.

[mostin]

Oh Laurie,

 

I'm so sorry she has gone. I'm glad for you all that is was peaceful but that doesn't make it any less upsetting. I hope you and the kids are all coping ok with loosing her, I know you've all got so close throughout nursing her.

 

You did everything you could, and she was comfortable and cared for right to the end.

 

huge hugs to you all

 

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[purple hen]

So sorry to hear about Buffy,you must be so upset to lose her. Sending big omlet hugs to all of you.

[Gamebird]

So sorry to hear about Buffy. You obviously did your very best for her.

[Plum]

So sorry Laurie and family, I've only just spotted this thread.

What a horrid time you had and how lucky Buffy had you as her family to make her last days so loved.

Big hugs to you all. xx