Single hen

[andy9196]

Came howm from work this afternoon and let the (BHWT) girls out as usual to free range, only to she madeleine with what can be described 'as her inside's out of her bottom). the other girls knew something was up, so I immediately got the vets box and took her there. The vet said that they nothing that could be done and these things sometimes happen.

 

The best thing for her was done, and hopefully the 5 weeks of freedom she has had and the love that she has given and was given will help her on her way.

 

The worse part is I have to tell the children and not sure how they will take it !

 

My question is, does this happen alot ? I was too upset to ask the vet, so asking for you advice.

 

The other 5 girls seem to be getting on with life as normal, Madeleines best buddy Doris does seem a little quiet though.

 

Thanks for listening

 

Andy

[moochoo]

Hi Andy. So sorry to hear your sad news. Hen's do occasionally prolapse. Some Omleteers have pushed it back and it's stayed there ok, others have had good results with hemarroid cream.

At least you got an honest decision from a vet and the right thing was done. Ex-batts have worked hard making eggs and sometimes their bits do suffer for it. At least she got to taste freedom before she passed away.

[The Dogmother]

As Sarah has said, it is treatable in some cases, but many hens just prolapse again next time they lay. Unfortunately, ex batts are more prone to it due to the enforced laying in their previous life.

 

So sorry to hear your news, but you did the right thing.

[flowerangelk8x]

so sorry to hear your sad news! this sort of this is always very upsetting, but , better for her to of had 5 weeks of the lovely life that you have given her that none at all! if it wasn't for you she would never of known the delights of free ranging! chin up ,good luck with telling the children! k8x

[Gamebird]

Sorry to hear your sad news.

 

At least she had 5 weeks of tlc and freedom.

[Henhathnofury]

I can relate to this so well...we lost our girl this week. Not from a prolapse but something rare...a type of pica in birds that makes them eat large and fatal quantities of dirt. Very rare and very unforeseeable. Prolapses do happen in birds and sometimes they can be sorted out. It was sad that in this case, it could not. It will be tough telling the children but I think a lot of people here suggesting something positive....planting bulbs or a little 'shrine' in the garden....where they can express their affection.

 

Hugs and understanding. All of us here do not have 'just chickens.' They are beloved pets...

[westleigh]

Hi Andy and family just to let you know that i feel for you all,im sure that in the 5 weeks that you had her she had a ball,best wishes with the rest of your girls

[poachedegg]

Sorry about Madeleine.

[chelsea]

Aww so sorry to hear the sad news . Take comfort in the fact that you gave her so much - being able to see the sky, grass and breathe in fresh air.

[Chickvic]

Sorry to hear about Madeleine

[Larkspurs]

Sorry to hear this. Basically I can only echo what the others have said but by rescuing her in the first place she's had a taste of freedom, which is a good thing and something you gave her.

[Karen & co.]

So sorry to hear about Madeleine Without your care she would never have known what being a free chicken was like.

 

Karen x

[WitchHazel]

sorry to hear about Madeleine. She was a lucky girl to have ended her days in freedom with you.

[mostin]

So sorry to hear about Madeleine, it hurts so much to loose a girl, and we become attached to them so quickly . You can be sure though, that you gave her the best 5 weeks of her life, don't forget that.

[Cooks]

so sorry for your loss

[andy9196]

Many many thanks for all of your kind words of support.

 

Children took it well, but only told them hald the truth. Good idea to plant somethingas a reminder, as I am sure we will be having lots of girls over the years.

 

many thanks again for the advice.

 

Andy

[Seagazer]

Sorry just seen this. I'm so sorry, but as the others have said at least she had some freedom if only for a short time.

[Egluntyne]

Very sorry to hear it.

[kathyschix]

Sorry to hear of your loss. Blessings that she was with you for her final weeks.

 

Regards,

 

Kathy