Hellcat Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Woke up this morning with a dejected pile of feathers in the run. Korma, our Amber Star, died overnight. I think she died in the nexsting eglu, and the other girls would have pushed her out to get out as she was the duty draft excluder and was always in the doorway. there is no sign of injury. Should I be concerned about disease and get tests done at the vet, or accept that a two year old chicken dying is not so unusual and have done with it? She was laying up to yesterday and seemed well, although its hard to tell with chooks sometimes. The children are distrught, as she was the cuddliest and their favourite. I am philosophical about it in as much as I know pets die, thats the nature of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Oh what a shame Helen. I'm really sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Such a shame! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Helen I am so sorry. If she was laying up to yesterday it sounds more like a heart attack or something similar - sometimes chooks just go like that. Keep a close eye on your others to make sure they remain fit and healthy, Lots of cyber hugs coming your way Melx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 sorry to hear that Helen, sad day... as for the cleaning - it's probably not necessary - but when my chickens have died - I have found it to be a therapeutic/cathartic process in itself.. be good to yourself - and when you're ready - put her pic in the pet memorial sticky - it's a nice way to remember them.. Every Blessing, Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 So sorry Helen - I know how you feel It's a sad day when a loved pet dies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 So sorry helen , bad news and hope the children feel better about it soon. perhaps you can have a ceremony. BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 That's sad Helen - print off that rainbow bridge poem in the memorial thread for them - Rosie loved that and it helped her to feel more positive. Sounds like it might just have been a sudden death, but keep an eye on the others just in case. Hugs to you all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 I am so sorry Helen to hear about Korma Big cyber hugs to you and the children Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Oh Helen, what a shame, poor Korma. I'm so sorry . Big hugs, xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 I'm sorry, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Very sad, sorry to hear your news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Sorry too Helen. Hope the children are ok soon. Big Hugs! xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Sorry Helen karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Sorry to hear the sad news Helen hope you and the family are OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Oh Helen im really sorry to hear about your sad news. Love to you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Sorry to hear your sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Sorry to hear that Helen - we lost one of our two year old hens recently and another of the old girls is under the weather and badly pecked. The hybrids don't live as long as the pure breeds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted October 16, 2006 Author Share Posted October 16, 2006 Thank you. We had a ceremonial burial on Friday. The children have bounced back, as children do. They are already scheming what kind of chicken to get to replace her! I think they are working on the 'furry one with long ears' option... Fickle little beasties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
