Falkor Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 When I went to let the girls out this morning only Gin and OSH came out of the Eglu. I looked in through the Egg port and my Stella was laying on the roosting bars dead. I am so upset. I didn`t get home from work until about half two so I didn`t get them up or get their breakfast but OH says all was normal. Reflecting on yesterday now I can see she wasn`t herself yesterday/ She stayed in the Eglu run yesterday whilst the other two free ranged but I put this down to OH and FIL being in the garden sawing and hammering. She had her corn treat just before bedtime and I saw her drinking from the glug (maybe too much) and she tottled off to bed as normal. When I went out at about 9pm to move them into the cube they were all awake and Stella was standing up rather that in the chook huddle like normal. I thought nothing of it and left them in the Eglu assuming they just hadn`t gotten sleepy yet. I feel like I should of done something more and the guilt is currently out weighing the grief. So today I have to put my Stella to rest. I am sure I would be upset if ANY of the girls were ill or died but Stella had a special place in my heart and I know you are not meant to have favourites but she was mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electricbarbarella Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Oh I am so sorry how heartbreaking but you are being very hard on yourself as I'm sure I would. From what you saw of her there isn't anything that would alarm me, except in retrospect of course. So you are no different to anyone else. I feel so sad for you I know how much they mean to you. Big hugs. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Oh no, so sorry to hear your news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 So sorry to hear about Stella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Sorry to hear your sad news about Stella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Oh Em I am so so sorry, I know what she meant to you Sleep well little one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 So sorry to hear that, but please don't feel guilty. Remember, chickens are very good at disguising illness. If she'd really appeared ill, then you would have investigated - all she displayed was a slight change in behaviour, not obvious signs of ill-health, and their condition can change very rapidly. Even if you'd looked closely last night, you probably wouldn't have seen anything obvious. It doesn't sound as if she was ill for long, and at least she died peacefully with her friends around her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 So sorry to hear your sad news about Stella. I'm just a beginner here but can only imagine how awful it must be when one of the flock dies - I am just making friends with mine and know that I am going to get very attached Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moomin Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 So sorry to hear about poor Stella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 I'm so sorry to hear about Stella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Oh no, how awful . I'm so sorry to hear about poor little Stella . Don't blame yourself. At least she didn't suffer and went in her sleep . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westleigh Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 so sorry to hear about stella,dont feel guilty i am sure she had a great life with you all.lots of hugs and xxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brambles Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 I am sorry, poor little girlie at least she didn't suffer. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Poor Stella and hugs to you. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Sorry to hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Sorry to hear about Stella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted March 8, 2009 Author Share Posted March 8, 2009 Thank you all for your kind words. Stella is wrapped in towel in the shed at the moment until we figure out what to do with her for the best. The only place were we could dig a hole to bury her is where the walk in run is going and that has been levelled etc. Will the vets take her for me? Also I am raking my brains trying to think what might of coursed this but I spose it could of been anything. They were all wormed with Flubevent in January and all have been eating well etc. They get a full clean out every weekend. I use diatom in their dustbath and Stalosan F in the run. Should I worm them again? Gin and OSH have been banned from the Eglu and run until I have cleaned and disinfected it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 I am so sorry about Stella, what a big shock for you I don't think I would have done anything differently so don't beat yourself up about it, she was young and you would have had no cause to think there was anything wrong. I don't think that worms would have been the problem but it may be just as well to treat the other two to put your mind at rest, it won't do them any harm. So sorry again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Such sad news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 oh thats really sad...i know u were really pleased to be moving them in last night. Stella had a good top class caring home, so dont feel guilty. Olly is right animals are brill at hiding their ailments its part of their makeup. I think most people on this forum have their chickens 110% interests at heart thats why we are all doing the best for our animals. She had a good happy chicken life with you:!: RIP Stella indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyknickers Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Oh sorry to hear the sad news. Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 so sorry to hear about Stella what a shock for you. I agree with the other replies that I very much doubt it was worms for her to pass that quickly, it must have been something very sudden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 R.I.P little Stella. Hugs. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 I'm also very sorry to hear your sad news. She looked a very bonny little hen. Please don't beat yourself up; these hens are very good little actors and take comfort that she had a good time with you and didn't suffer with anything long and drawn out. Have a word with your vet about disposal, other options are to bury her somewhere deep maybe with a slab as a fox-digging deterrant, perhaps with a rose, bulbs or shrub to mark the spot, or, without wishing to sound disrespectful, you can double wrap her and pop her in the bin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
