Gloss-Hen Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 my little chook passed away this morning hatched her myself sleep tight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Lady Gaga died in the night... freed from battery hell June 19 2011; so she had 4.5 months of chicken heaven with the sun on her back. she was a bit quiet yesterday and I had to pick her up to put her in the run last night and she was as light as a feather, so must have been fading for a while. RIP little chook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegamwellsmythes Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 We've had to have Scrambled pts today. She's been looking sad for a few weeks and we took her to the vets yesterday. Took her back this morning so the vet could have a proper look and it seems she has some sort of tumour that is probably stopping her from being able to get any food inside her. Didn't think I'd be this upset but she was the friendliest chicken and always liked a cuddle. We will miss her xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackian Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 So sorry to hear of your loss I have not lost any of mine yet but dread the time as I know I will be so upset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Jane Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Gertrude left us on Tuesday. She went downhill so fast. She was fine when I let them out on Monday morning, eating her feed and running after mealworms, but when I went to lock them in the run 2 or 3 hours later I found her at death's door. I put her in the coop for safety and shelter, not expecting her to last long, but she managed to survive through the night and died while we were at work the next day. She was the most fragile of the batch, her comb tended to be purplish and though she was eating plenty she seemed to be losing weight. She had 4 months of freedom, I hope she enjoyed it as much as we enjoyed watching her bloom. RIP gorgeous Gertie xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackian Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 So sorry to hear of your loss I have not lost any of mine yet but dread the time as I know I will be so upset. That was me a week ago , since then I have had to have the lovely Florry PTS ,so I do know how you feel now. I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Snowy the chicken changed our lives. She was our first chicken. Our neighbour bought her, a White Star, and a Caulder Brown. I used to look after them when the family went on holiday. Initially Snowy and her friend were given the run of the garden. Three Marsh Daisy hens were added. The garden became trashed and the hens were shut in a very small wooden ark, 8 feet x 6 feet. Snowy became so bored she feather pecked the others. The family went on holiday and - thanks to the Omlet Board - I knew what was going to happen as one of the hens had no feathers left on her undercarriage. I had ordered a Cube and a Go for my impending Ex-Batts. Snowy was the chicken who crossed the road and made the yellow Go her own! The family on their return from holiday called her an ASBO chicken and were pleased to be rid of her. Snowy probably had reciprocal thoughts! Advice from the Omlet Board cleared Snowy out of roundworms Snowy carried on feather pecking our Ex-Batts when they arrived, so she always lived in the yellow Go in the Walk In Run, but separated from the others by mesh. Each day she went out to her red Go onto a fresh patch of the lawn. Snowy was always jolly and chirpy and sung - in a sweet chicken way. Very keen gardener. Loved Garvo and had live mealworms delivered every fortnight. Once last summer she had red mite but she enjoyed the bath and blow dry in dog shampoo with peritherim (sp) and sulphur powder - once again the Omlet Board advice She was always a phenominal layer but alas she developed peritonitis 3 October. The vet gave her massive amounts of anti-biotics and pain killer and she recovered She had a small relapse but recovered from that. Sadly, she had another big relapse a few days ago and when even live mealworms were being refused, we decided to call it a day. She was three years old. I believe chickens have full colour vision and can see into the infra-red; Snowy could see into the future - she could see a farm with acres of land, but sadly she now won't be going - but her friends will as we hope to complete the purchase next week. Snowy, the little white chicken that changed our lives. Thanks for reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Oh what a lovely post in a sad way, had to stop reading at one point. Snowy sounds like a wonderful little character and I am sure you will miss her. Good luck with the move, that sounds lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosey Supposey Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Sandy Finefeather She knew her own mind We miss her every day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackian Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Rosy She was beautiful.I lost my Florry last week and she looked very similer..I miss her . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 Bye bye sweet little Sandy ( Silkie). So sorry that a predator took you, but so grateful that you survived the move & your poorly feet were able to tread on luscious green grass here in Wales. Love you sweet silkie xx Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubababe Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 My cheeky Amber, found dead in the coop Christmas morning. I will miss you coming into the kitchen looking for s"Ooops, word censored!"s, pinching the puppy food & having a good nosey around the house. You were only 2 years old. There was no sign of any attack so it looks like you just passed away peacefully & quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindafw Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 It is sad to loose our cho okie friends, their lives bring us so much joy. I hope and beleive that they enjoy our company as much as we do theirs. RIP little chookies ..you were loved and are remembered x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harriette Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 hi , I am new to this website and would like to create a memorial to my chicken rosie who died on christmas eve, she was not even 2 years old she was a pretty rhode rock. xx R.I.P Rosie xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Found my lovely Araucana girl Hilda dead in the run this morning She was a real character- always flying up onto my shoulder for a parade around the garden when younger. She'd had a few health issues over the last year, so not a complete surprise- no signs of any deterioration over the last few days though. She had seemed to be in fairly robust health. Lost my little Sablepoot Martha to an unrelated illness about a month ago too. A sad few weeks all in all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Sorry to hear that, hariette and Groovychick ((hugs)) My Polish also went off to the great chicken coop in the sky during the night. Found her this morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindafw Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Hold you happy memories to your heart. RIP little birds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M-C-Chickens Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 This is for my little Miss P who was a poorly girl from the day we got her, only 18weeks old, not sure what made her ill but she was very thin and in the end she just wasn't strong enough to make it. She lived in my kitchen for a week to make sure she was comfortable but on december 19th she went to the great medow in the sky. R I P Little miss P, you will be missed. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubababe Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 ((hugs)) m-c-chickens/miss p ((hugs)) grovychick/hilda & martha Always sad when we lose our ladies but comforting to know they were loved & cherished ((hugs)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzieLloyd Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Lost my little Betty Boo last night after a spell of ill health due. So sad as she had been living in the house with us for the last few days to try and get her strength up. I will miss her so much as she was my chicken 'baby' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodinparts Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 R.I.P. Charity chicken, a Pekin cross who came from MiniMeadows last spring...She had been on the outskirts of the flock for a couple of days, maybe a wee bit subdued but seemed to be eating and drinking OK & no sign of illness. I found her dead in the nest box this morning... Hoping it's just one of those things, and that there's nothing sinister afoot in the flock - all recently wormed & apparently on good form. Hey ho...It's life, I suppose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Rest in Peace little Snowflake Silkie. You had a lovely life my little old lady & I am proud that I rescued you from your miserable previous home. May you find your friend Sandy in chookie heaven & share a juicy worm or two. Bye bye fluffy Snowflake. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Lost her fight tonight, and sadly pts. Here she is in happier times. Goodbye my darling pretty girl, I will miss our chats so much. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy049 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 RIP Bessie, I hope you enjoyed your 2 1/2 years of freedom with us. Your now up there with your best friends, Ruby and Violet. You've been going downhill for quite a while, but a moult and the cold weather proved to be too much this time, will love and miss you forever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapphichicks Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 It is so sad when the girls die. I have lost a number of my ex batt. girls over the last couple of years and I decided the best memorial to them I could provide was to keep on rescuing more ex batts. I have 8 now and they are just so happy, all have names, all are so friendly and sweet. I get 5 to 6 eggs a day. Ewan Lucy Boo Laura Henri Summer Jo Moonie. To see them running free is a joy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
