JoanneFrizzle Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Hi, Our lovely 15 week old frizzle hens will have to be rehomed due to my on-going allergy . We have only had them two weeks and they have settled in beautifully. My asthma has been getting worse, and even with steroids is no better. The Doctor has said they must go I have been keeping my distance from them, but have got no better. The breeder we bought them from is reluctant to take them back as she has some small frizzle chicks now. Tomorrow I'm going to try and ring a garden centre with a poultry section to see if they can take them. Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I'm so sorry to hear that, Joanne . You must be devastated . Are you absolutely sure it's definitely the chicks? Another thread was talking about asthma being bad for everybody at the moment . If you really have no choice, there might be someone on the forum who could rehome them for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teri Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 so sorry to hear about your allergy. i would gladly offer your frizzles a home but there is a good distance between us. i hope you manage to resolve your situation soon. best wishes x teri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joybelle Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 If I had the room I would have them, you cant live too far from me Joy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Joanne, I'm so sorry to hear of this, you must be devastated I was admiring some frizzles today, they are beautiful. Would love to help but I think you're just a tad too far. Ax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I'm going to Corby for the weekend - can I help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu58 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Hi, I've sent you a PM. We are in Oxfordshire, not too far away. Let me know if we can help rehome your chickens. I'm sorry you are allergic to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Oh Joanne, you must be devastated. Like Vickki says are you derfinately sure it's your chickens. Only asking as I know a lot of GP's/specialists will blame pets for excema and asthma flare ups. They did with my youngest DD years ago and finally as a last resort we rehomed out cat It made no flaming difference at all and I felt guilty for a long time. Must admit my asthma feels bad today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Sorry to hear that Joanne, I've pm'd you as I can take the chickens here temporarily while you establish if they are to blame for your problems, they can be re-homed from here if necessary x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Redwing would be a big help in this situation, JoanneFrizzle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 That is a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoanneFrizzle Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 Hi everyone, It's very heart-warming how kind everyone is. Thank you everyone for your offers of help. I have sent a PM to Redwing as she has offered to take them very quickly. Between us then we can perhaps re-home them with a bit of breathing space - literally! My daughter is heartbroken but understands we have no choice. I have said to her perhaps we could look into somthing else for her to love. As I'm allergic to furry animals, a tortoise might be on the cards in the future. I had one as a child for over 20 years, so defintely no allergies there! She can keep busy researching good breeders in the area to take her mind off the chickens. Once again thanks everybody. Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Joanne, I'm so sorry to hear this, but what a good "Omlet Auntie" Redwing is...you never know it may be nothing to do with the wee feathered creatures I hope you feel better soon, Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raina Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 (edited) As I'm allergic to furry animals, a tortoise might be on the cards in the future. I had one as a child for over 20 years, so defintely no allergies there! Have Sent you a PM and sorry to hear you need to Re-home your girls Edited August 14, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Frisky and Tinkerbell are now here and well. OH very taken with them so I doubt they will get re-homed oh well - the more the merrier Thanks Joanne, we will take good care of them, it was lovely to meet you and your family I'm sorry it didnt all work out for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Wow, that must be the fastest rehoming in Omlet history . Well done, Redwing, congratulations on coming to the rescue . I hope your asthma improves now, Joanne . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joybelle Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Well done tasha I will have to come and see your wonderful collection of hens sometime. Joy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 I have a terrible alergy to cats, but given 5 weeks with a new cat it calms down. We had a cat in 1988 and I was unable to breath, sneezing all the time and couldn't be anywhere near it. After a couple of months (as long as his fur didn't touch my skin) I was fine. When he died in 2003 we replaced him with 2 new cats - I had forgotten about the problems I had with the original cat and I was the same again with the new cats for 6 weeks, but then it calmed down. Your body may get use to them given a few weeks. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoanneFrizzle Posted August 15, 2009 Author Share Posted August 15, 2009 Hi Tracy, Wish it was only sneezing, I would have put up with that. Unfortunately it was a severe allergy needing steroids to knock my immune system out. Appartenly if I have kept them it would have got worse, possibly resulting with respiratory arrest I'm still not well, have 10 days more of steroids so have nearly got no immune system - must keep away from swine flu! Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye&Ant Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Hi Joanne, sorry to hear about you having to get rid of your girls but your health is obviously more important and I hope you feel better soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 That sounds awful - I hope you get it sorted. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Hi Everyone Just thought I would let you all know that Joanne's chickens came to me for a short break and I have now taken them this evening to their new home with the lady that Barbara mentioned in the 'wanted' sectiion who had a lone chicken I think they will be very happy in their lovely new home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Well done Redwing - I'm sure they'll settle in and have happy lives. H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Ah, I do like a happy ending, Redwing. I hope your feeling better Joanne and your family are ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 That's good news . Joanne, I hope your health improves now . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
