Cinnamon Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Marshmallow,my daughters blue Pekin Bantam had to be put to sleep today. I always knew that she was not quite right, so was so tiny compared to the other Bantams & never seemed to thrive,always had runny eyes & nostrils & was generally an unhappy looking little thing who sat in a corner not moving much. In fact she was so teeny that we never called her Marshmallow, she was always "Baby" So,we made the decision to let her go today, & even though I know it was the right thing to do I still feel rotten about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Sorry about Marshmallow Sarah At least when she was with you she was loved and cared for Big hugs to you and your daughter and don't feel too bad, you did the right thing not to let her suffer anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 That's sad Sarah, it's always a wrench, even if they are poorly. You've done the best thing though, some animals (especially hens) are just like that and never seem to do well. Big hugs to you all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 What a shame. You did the right thing. Still heartbreaking though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Oh Sarah, I'm so sorry. It was the right thing to do if she's never been 100% but what a horrible decision to make. You were all very brave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 (edited) Pekin bantams have such big personalities for such little birds. I really missed Layla when she died, she was the cheekiest of the lot. I plan to do some more hatching this year if I get as many broodies as last year. I will hatch for Lesley if she needs it again, but I have also been thinking of buying in some hatching eggs for pekin bantams - they are such gorgeous chicks - and selling on the babies. I'm still not sure about this, because there's the usual dilemma of spare cockerels Edited January 25, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Sorry to hear the sad news Sarah such a hard decision to make........................Cyber hugs coming your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveypup Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Sorry to hear about Marshmallow - I felt just the same when we had to let Clucky go but know it was the right thing to do Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauty-Box Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 So sorry to hear about Marshmallow. We had a similar experience with Lily. Sending big hugs.X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballgunner Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 im so sorry to here about marshmallow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Ahh, sorry Sarah. Big hugs xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Sorry to hear about Marshmallow. You did the right thing. Hope you and your daughter are ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Sarah, I'm so sorry to hear your news . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 25, 2007 Author Share Posted January 25, 2007 Thanks everyone, you are all so kind Cleo has been braver than me & says that she would rather have no hen than an unwell & unhappy hen - she is so stoic & level headed, unlike her mum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura007 Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 ah, bless little marshmallow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
