alligg Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 very sad day as we had to make the decision to send Dora to chicken heaven. she has had a bad leg since before xmas and we took her to the vet but they were unable to find the exact cause,she slipped in the yard and it got worse instead of better.she was in a lot of pain and couldnt put any weight on it and had stopped eating and would just lay down all the time. It was done very quickly and I know it was for the best but I am still upset.she was a lovely quiet little chook and was the first one I picked when we went to get them. The other problem we have is do we get a replacement to even the numbers up and would it join the others ok or should we just leave the other 3 as they are and not upset them any further. Alli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 I'm so sorry RIP Dora x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 So sorry to hear about dora As you still have three, you dont 'need' to get anymore, they will be perfectly happy as they are. however, if you 'wanted' to get more than i would certainly go for two rather than just one, as one would definately be picked on and bullied more than two would be. Two would still be bullied though so you would still have to do slow introductions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneyolktoanother Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 im so sorry R.I.P Dora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 What a shame, I'm sorry to hear that . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 So sorry to hear about Dora - lots of ((hugs)) from me and mine. As chick wiggle says, better to introduce two rather than one, and ony when you're ready as three will be fine together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Sorry about Dora. Very sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 So sad when you lose a friend. RIP Dora. {Hugs} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Sorry to hear your lost her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Sorry to hear about Dora. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 So sorry to hear about Dora xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahsausage Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Sorry to hear about Dora, you did the right thing though, bless her. 3 hens will be happy together but if you do want to get more (two minimum for companionship) there is advice somewhere on the forum re. introductions. I got two more hens in December and my other two established girls still bully them, albeit not as bad as they did at first, but I still wouldn't put them all in together just yet. It can take quite a while to introduce new hens and you will need a separate coop and run for a while. Good luck x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligg Posted January 25, 2010 Author Share Posted January 25, 2010 thank you all so much for your replies,it was a bit weird going out this morning and her not being there.not quite sure how I feel about getting anymore,my partner Matt wants to but its just too soon for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 sorry to hear about Dora x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahsausage Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Bless you, you'll know if and when you're ready ((hug)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CluckyBucks Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 So sorry xx xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 So sorry to hear about Dora , big hugs xxxxxxxxxxx, they have such a big personality for such little chooks don't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokiechicken1969 Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Oh im so sorry i lost my first hen at the weekend. i must have looked a right fool bursting into tears at the vets, but i didnt care, she was my little pet and i loved her to bits. everyone on here understands what its like, so sorry sweet dreams dora xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
