dancing cloud Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 (edited) My lovely Clover had to be put to sleep today . She's the first of my girls that I have lost and it was all rather sudden. I thought she had an impacted crop yesterday (turned out not to be so) and she faded very quickly during the day, not even opening her eyes for mealworms. I popped her back in with the others last night, as I didn't think she'd see the morning and I didn't want her to die alone. She survived till this morning but, after a first trip to the vets, I had to take her back at lunchtime and make the decision we all dread. Thank you to all of you for your help, advice and support with her over the last couple of days. Here she is when she was fit and well, and just being herself. I know, thanks to BHWT, she had a great 18 months with me and her little feathery pals, playing in the sun, stuffing her beak and sticking that self-same beak into all sorts of things that were not her concern. She had 18 months of being Clover, a gorgeous, nosey, cheeky chicken, with a sweet soul that will be very warmly welcomed wherever little chicken souls go. Goodbye Clover, free-ranging forever. Edited December 14, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 she's absolutely beautiful, I'd never have guessed she was an ex batt, clealry loved and cared for! 18 months is a lovely long time for her to have enjoyed being a free girl and a small blessing that, towards the end, she didn't linger xxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Sorry to hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skye Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Ahhh RIP lovely Clover. What a pretty hen, she looks so content in that picture. skye xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 That was a beautiful tribute to Clover Dancing Cloud. She was a lovely hen in every way. It's so sad when we have to part with them. You did everything you could for her. {{{Hugs}}} xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Goodbye Clover, free-ranging forever. Yes, goodbye little chicken. She looks so beautiful, quite a character. Rest in Peace Clover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Very sad .....as you say "the decision we all dread". We can only console ourselves in knowing she had a lovely free and hopefully carefree retirement. Well done for 18 months well put . x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lydia Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 So sorry to hear about Clover. I'm sure she had a terrific 18 months with you. Losing them is always hard but the first one is always the hardest. Hope you're OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted December 7, 2009 Author Share Posted December 7, 2009 Thank you all for your kind comments. I couldn't find this photo earlier as it was on the work rather than home drive, and here it is now - Clover as I will always remember her. Nosey, cheeky, gorgeous girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Sorry to hear about Clover, she was lovely but at least you know you did your best for her and gave her a good life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Aww, you do find that the nosey, bossy girls really find a place in our hearts dont they? She looked full of mischief , so sorry to hear about Clover. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Sorry Lovely picture tho.....she looks just like you describe her ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I'm so sorry, what a great shame x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 {{{hugs}}} DC & RIP Clover.......free ranging with all the lost girls & boys Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 So sorry, It is really hard to lose a friend. Hugs for you x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CluckyBucks Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 She looks lovely in that photo. At least she had a wonderful life with you Rip Clover xx xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 So sorry to hear about Clover. She had a wonderful 18 months with you. Rest in peace little hen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 sorry to hear about Clover x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 So sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrambledhead Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Sorry to hear about Clover, she looked to be a lovely girl. You gave her a wonderful 18 months she would never have had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 So sorry to hear that . She certainly looks like she was a lovely character in those photos . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 So sorry to hear about Clover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted December 14, 2009 Author Share Posted December 14, 2009 Thank you to all of you for your very kind posts. It's times like this I realise just how much I value the support and friendship of this forum - you understand. A quick update that might make you smile (it did me), Clover's spot in the has now been taken - by little Moon, the very much bottom of the pecking order hen . I found her in there on Friday night and she has since decamped permanently, snuggling up to Daisy top-hen like she's found a new best friend . I haven't the heart to break it to her that she is a very long way below Daisy's notice and the admiration is not mutual. It's good to see some benefit from Clover's death, as Moon's always been quite a sad little s"Ooops, word censored!", who's never thrived as much as the others and is a small hen in every way. It quite warmed my heart to see her bunking-in with the big girls and cuddling up , and they seem to tolerate her very well - probably just think of her as a mobile hot water bottle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlu Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 So sorry to hear this and what a stunning looking hen, I can see her in my 3 ex-batts. They certainly leave their prints on our hearts don't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Aww, just caught this thread, Im so sorry about Clover she looks like she was a very well loved friend and a very happy little soul, Im sure you will miss her, we have all been there Bless little Moon, sounds like shes gonna be very happy now too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
