Single hen

[mad house]

One of our new chooks has died.

She was ok this morning but when i went to feed them a little while ago she was dead.

 

Have contacted wheere we got her from but all he said was the others he had were fine and didnt know why she died.....nor do we!

 

Have e mailed him to say we are expecting a replacment bird as we only had her 5 days.

 

Am i being unreasonable

[nikplus]

First of all, sorry to hear your sorry story. What a shock. Poor bird.

 

I don't think you're being unreasonable at all. You don't buy a chicken expecting it only to live for five days. She was probably ill when you got her and can't be blamed for not knowing that when you took your birds home.

 

I'd watch the rest of your hens for any signs of sickness, though, and perhaps your supplier ought to hold off selling any more for a few days while (s)he finds out whether there's anything catching in the flock as a whole.

[Daphne]

oh dear, I am sorry to hear that, and after such a short time too, it must have been a shock to you:(

 

Its a bit difficult saying anything about the replacement Q without some/any ideas of what may have been wrong with her. Sadly, sometimes birds do just die, its one of those things, and it can be impossible to attribute the cause to anything or, indeed, anybody. However, if you had some reason to suspect she might have been a bit poorly when you got her (eg sniffles) then thats a different matter.

[The Dogmother]

So sorry to hear the news.

 

You were right to let them know and they really ought to replace her for you - any reputable breeder would.

 

Didn't she have any symptoms at all then?

[Egluntyne]

Sorry to hear it.

 

No, you are not being unreasonable.

 

Were the hens vaccinated?

[Ain't Nobody Here]

What a shame and what a shock for you . I'd definitely say they should let you have another girl.

[poachedegg]

Sorry about your loss. I don't think you are being unreasonable at all - hopefully good customer service will prevail

Edited February 27, 2009 by Guest

[Chickvic]

Sorry to hear about your girl

[westleigh]

i have to agree with the other guys i would want a replacment also, goodluck best wishies

[flowerangelk8x]

sorry to hear your sad news!

[westleigh]

Hi Mad house how did this story end???

[mad house]

No reply from seller!

 

Not surprised after his comments when I called him, v dissapointed and definatly wouldnt reccomend him or go back there again.

[poachedegg]

Perhaps you should name and shame to warn other Omleteers?

[Ash]

Chickens may be living breathing creatures but they are still subject to the sales of good act, all purchases should be fit for purpose.

 

Your chicken obviously was not thus you are entitled to a refund or replacment. That is the law.

[mostin]

You are not being unreasonable. When Glencroft poultry delivered my four new girls they said if anything happened to any of them in the first 28 days, they would be replaced. That is what I would expect of a good breeder. A good breeder should want to know if any of their stock is ill, not just dismiss it.

[Cooks]

I agree, dont give up out of principle. Sorry for your loss