dancing cloud Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 (edited) One of my Song Birds, little Rose died today, having been adopted from a BHWT rescue last Saturday . Although she found food and water when she first arrived on Saturday, she made no attempt to eat or drink after that, just standing in one place until she was put somewhere else, and I had brought her inside so that I could encourage her to eat and drink, and keep her warm. She seemed quite happy on my knee watching the winter olympics! I had been syringing water into her beak since yesterday morning and gven her nutri-drops, but she didn't make any effort on her own, and she peacefully stopped breathing this lunchtime as I cuddled her. So sad that she didn't experience all the joys of freedom, but I do know that not all ex-batts survive the shock of transition, and at least she experienced love and care in the very short time she was here. Bye, bye little Rosie. Edited February 18, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Sorry to hear about little Rose. Some ex-batts just can't cope with the move, can they? But she's a lucky girl to have experienced at least a few days of freedom, and to have died a peaceful and dignified death. Sleep well Rose x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Oh that's so sad DC But at least she spent a few days with you, enjoying cuddles - which she'd never known without you being there for her. I hope you're "OK", IYKWIM? Never easy to lose a girl and these precious rescue girls very quickly grab a special place in our hearts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Poor little love, that's so sad . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Oh bless her heart, it was all too much. Ex-batts are so so special and I'm sorry she couldn't hang on until the summer at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 What a shame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanTheDiver Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 That's really sad, I feel for you At least she got to see the light of day and have some affectionate attention in her last few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Poor little Rose - that brought tears to my eyes to see her photo. At least she knew love and cuddles in her short time in the outside world. RIP Little Rose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 That is a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 So sorry to hear about little Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Sorry to hear about Rose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Sorry to hear about Rose, at least she had a few days of freedom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I'm so sorry, at least a few days of love and freedom are better than none at all RIP Rose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 So sorry to hear about Rose, poor little mite, but at least she had someone who actually cared about her with her when her time came. Sending hugsxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol U Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 So sorry to hear about little Rose. Made me cry. At least she had a peaceful and dignified end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellykelly Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Poor little Rose - At least her last few days were spent out of the cage and in a loving home x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I can say no more than the others. Sad news and hugs for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Such sad news, RIP little Rose & {{hugs}} to you DC Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Oh Dancing Cloud, I'm so sorry to hear about Rose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CluckyBucks Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Sorry to hear that, but as you said, she experienced freedom even it was only for a short while. xx xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Poor little Rose - At least her last few days were spent out of the cage and in a loving home x agree totally; you gave her comfort and love, albeit for a short time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Kate Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 oh poor rosie! but what a lucky girl that she had you to cuddle her at the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Poor Rose, I'm so sorry, thats so sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 poor little Rosie, a better end to her life than most battery chickens but ever so sad all the same xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
