Biker Betty Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Thank you - unfortunately there really seems to be nothing else I can do for her. Poor girl. Still, with chickens you never do quite know do you? They always have the ability to surprise! Bx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted October 9, 2009 Author Share Posted October 9, 2009 My poor Blanche has died She'd never really recovered from all her problems but had been spending the last few weeks living back in the cube with her friends. She'd started to eat more and was happily scratching around but wasn't putting any weight back on. She'd been quite hunched for a few days but still eating- enjoyed some cucumber & porridge yesterday and sat on my lap in the sunshine, gripped my finger and had a little purr. She'd started to look a bit doddery though and I realised she wasn't going to get better so tucked her up in the nest box last night and made the hard decision to take her to the vets in the morning. She was still in the nestbox this morning so decided not to move her until our appointment, but when I went out to get her, she'd already died . I'm so upset... wish I could have done something to make her better... At least Phyllis was sat with her at the end and it saved her the distress of the journey to the vets. I just hope she didn't suffer . Thought I'd post up a photo of her in happier times when she was top chook and queen of all she surveyed.... Shall miss you Blanche. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker Betty Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Oh I am so sorry to hear that. You must be devastated. I had hoped that she'd made a full recovery since I hadn't heard from you for a little while. Well at least you should take comfort in knowing that you did everything you possibly could for her and she lived the remainder of her days in happiness with her friends. They do really care for one another when the chips are down don't they? In a way she probably went more comfortably in her nest than endure the stress of going to the vets. My thoughts are with you at this time. Lots of love Bx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 I'm sorry to hear that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 What a shame . I'm really sorry . At least you were spared the decision though, it was obviously time for her to go . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Sorry to hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CluckyBucks Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Im so sorry to hear that what a shame {hugs} xx xx P.s, that photo of her is beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 So sorry to hear about Blanche she looked a lovely hen and you did everything you could for her. RIP little Blanche. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 oh no, so sorry to hear she's gone :0( I always think it's better for them to go peacefully with their friends around them xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted October 10, 2009 Author Share Posted October 10, 2009 Thanks so much everybody for all your kind words... Feeling a bit better today. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 sorry to hear about Blanche - love the photo.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Sorry to hear your news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Sorry to hear your sad news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 I'm so sorry. Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
