Fee loves chickens Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 My old hen, Amy, has been going downhill for the last 5 days. She hasn't eaten or drank anything for the last 4 days and is sitting motionless in the eglu. I have tried to give her water through a dropper but she wont take it. She can't stand up and I don't think she can see. She is about 6 years old. I am not sure what to do next as I was surprised she was still here this morning. Should I get the vet to come and put her to sleep or just wait? She doesn't appear to be in any pain or distress. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Oh, I'm so sorry - that's very sad after six years. If she doesn't seem to be in pain or distress, I'd just leave her be - the vet would probably want you to take her to them, which would be stressful for both of you. You could take her out of the Eglu and pop her in a cardboard box or a pet carrier indoors, if you think she is bothered by the other chickens being around her, on the other hand perhaps she feels better in familiar surroundings. I don't think there is much else you can do. Poor Amy - it sounds as if she's had a good life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fee loves chickens Posted July 5, 2009 Author Share Posted July 5, 2009 Thanks Olly. I think you are probably right. I only have one other hen, Pearl, and she has just been nudging Amy now and again. I don't think she can work out what is going on. I am surprised Amy can go on for so long without drinking in this hot weather although I have been putting ice packs in the box with her in the heat of the day to keep her cool. Thanks for replying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 you could try syringing some water and avipro into her just to keep her comfortable while she eases away - you obviously have done very well by her and given her a really good life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 I'm sorry to hear about Amy . She's obviously had a very long, happy life which is lovely . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fee loves chickens Posted July 6, 2009 Author Share Posted July 6, 2009 Amy died during the night but after we had buried her we fetched a Light Sussex and a Black Rock to be new friends for Amy. Everything seems to be going remarkably well so far. Thanks for your help. < : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I'm sorry to hear the news xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I'm so sorry she's gone but am glad you've found some new friends for Pearl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 sorry to hear about Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal119 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Just read your posts, how sad. Never realised you could get attached to a chicken until I had them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Sorry to hear about Amy. Good luck with your new hens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Sorry to hear about Amy, good luck with the new hens, I hope the introductions go well. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 So sorry to hear about Amy , 6 years is a long time. I hope you new girls are all making friends ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
