mostin Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 (edited) as it may be a one way trip. I can't see the keyboard for tears. My Poor Prissy won't eat or drink any more and I even with me syringing avipro and water and honey into her she can no longer stand up. I can't watch her starve to death. My husband is away and I'm all alone but I know you guys will know what I'm going through. I just hope "Ooops, word censored!"ody in that' vets waiting room comments on it being only a hen, I'll not be responsible for my actions! I'm hoping there may be some last minute cure, but that is my heart talking, my head syas that this is it. I'll have to go now befor my laptop drowns Edited December 11, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Oh, mostin, poor you! It's so sad to lose any pet; but it certainly doesn't help when it's a bit long and drawn out. I imagine everyone at the vet knows what it's like to lose a pet, so am sure noone will make crass comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 gosh, been there and I know how dreadful it is. Remember you are doing it for your girl so she doesn't suffer anymore. Vets are very compassionate. Cry all you want. We'll all be thinking of you. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Oh Elaine, my heart breaks for you! You are the most wonderful chicken-mum to your girls and whatever you do for them is the best. You have been supporting Prissy throughout her ordeal and in the best possible and most compassionate way, and sometimes even the hard decision is the best possible way too. I will be praying for a hen-miracle for you but if it doesn't turn out like that, then you know we understand and send you our best love. You cry all you want to, darling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 thank you all so much, we are setting off now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigroundal Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Ill be thinking of you. Hugs to you..xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 How did it go Mostin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jill the potter Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Hope things go well at the vets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 crying with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 I'm afraid it didn't go well. She's at peace now. It took me a while to get home as it's not safe to drive when you can't see. They were so lovely at the vets, "Ooops, word censored!"ody laughed at me for sobbing over a chicken. I don't know if there was something else wrong as well or if her moult had just taken it out of her. The vet couldn't find anything obviously wrong with her. There was nothing left of her, she was just skin and bone. I don't even know her true age as she was adopted. She was my Top Girl and she will be soorly missed, she is top left on my christmas avatar. Her eggs were the tastiest and could always be told apart from the other girls. She was such a character, my mum's been on the phone crying and my OH is trying to hold it together in a business meeting. These little girls just really get into your heart don't they? I can't believe there'll only be three girls in my eglu tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 That's so very sad Mostin, my thoughts are with you. For small critters, they really do occupy a big space in our hearts, don't they? A big hug when I see you next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 I'm so sorry to hear about poor Prissy, Mostin . Take care of yourself and remember you gave her a wonderful life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Thinking of you as I sit at work trying not to join you in tears OH also sends warm wishes and says she feels very sad for you. Big hugs. R.I.P. Priscilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Sorry to hear the news Mostin. (((Big Hug))). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 really sorry to hear the sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 Thank you all so much, kind words from people who understand mean so much right now. At least my other 3 girls all seem well and happy. I spent lots of time with them this afternoon, watching them play in the fallen leaves, it cheered me up a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple hen Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 So sorry Elaine, it is so sad to lose a pet, sending big virtual hugs to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Glad you have spent some good quality time with your other girls. Hope you are doing okay. Thinking of you. Hen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Sad news mostin Sending you some more (((hugs))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finger lickin good Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Sorry to hear about Priscilla. Hope you are ok and that the other girls don't miss her too much. I can't imagine how upsetting it is. I would be exactly the same if one of ours went. Hope Shaun comes home soon to look after you, I guess he is upset too. Maybe see you before christmas if you are not too busy Love Sam xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 I'm so sorry, Mostin. It's amazing how they can get right into your heart with their personal little ways and how much joy they give you. We all understand how you are feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 very sorry to hear your news - and no shae in sobbing at the vet's - I did the same when my chook was put to sleep and they were lovely. It's awful having that gap isn't it - but she was so well loved and cared for and couldn't have asked for more. Chin up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Hi Mostey, Me and OH are sending you good vibes and hoping you are doing okay. Hen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 More good vibes from me and my girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I've only just caught up on this. I am so so sorry, Mostin. You were so lovely and supportive when my Åsa was poorly, I'm sending you lots and lots of hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
