Millie-Annie Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 She is the last one of my original ex-batts and we have had her almost two years. I think she has peritonitis as she is really hot and swollen underneath and has a permanently mucky back end. I bath her in warm water with Citridal (sp) added. Up until today she has still been perky and eating, but today she is just standing a looking thoroughly miserable. She also seems to have lost the ability to see, although she isn't blind. She has just tried to eat a tomato, but is pecking mid air and missing it completely. Unfortunately as it is the weekend she will have to be left until Monday, but if she is no better then I shall sadly have to make the decision to have her PTS. To be honest I hope she goes peacefully here as Annie did a couple of months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Very sorry to hear that . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millie-Annie Posted June 12, 2010 Author Share Posted June 12, 2010 Thank you it is very sad, she is such a lovely friendly girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 sorry to hear about Milicent - is there an emergency vet available ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millie-Annie Posted June 12, 2010 Author Share Posted June 12, 2010 Sadly I knew Millie was past the vet stage. I went to check they had gone to bed and Marigold flew down the ramp shouting, so I knew something was wrong. I opened the coop and Millicent was laid on her side,so I thought she had gone. Went indoors to find a towel to wrap her in and as I lifted her she started trying to move. So I just stroked her and told her she had been a lovely girl and she lay back down. Rather then stress her I have left her in her bed with Marigold and know I will have a horrible job in the morning. She was a great girl and I will miss her Run Free Millie Chicken xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaP Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 I'm so sorry Lisa P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Thinking of you this morning and your little Millie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millie-Annie Posted June 13, 2010 Author Share Posted June 13, 2010 Millie chicken is gone I have put her in a pillow slip and in a nice pretty bag for life. Not sure what to do with her now though? I will miss my Millie, drinking my tea, sitting under my chair in the garden, knocking the back door for me. I am glad we got her Marigold to keep her company though, they became good buddies over the last month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 How sad - poor Millie . You can put her in the bin for collection (sorry, it sounds a bit callous ) or bury her (but make sure it's deep and covered with slabs to stop the fox getting her ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 sorry to hear she didn't make it x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 I am sorry Fly high Millicent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISCA Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Sorry to hear that You gave her a good couple of years though. One of mine was PTS yesterday too. I hate it when pets die, even if if it is "just a chicken" as others keep reminding me. I wish I wasn't such a softie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millie-Annie Posted June 13, 2010 Author Share Posted June 13, 2010 Me too. I have 3 new ex-batts and I am determined to be harder with them. Seems to work for others as I have said before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgy chooks Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Really sorry to hear about Millicent. Still feeling sad about our Gabbi. Hope you are feeling ok today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millie-Annie Posted June 14, 2010 Author Share Posted June 14, 2010 Thank you. I had Millie cremated at the vets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewitall Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 These chickens really do get to you don't they. You painted a lovely picture of her. I hope your sadness is not too prolonged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millie-Annie Posted June 14, 2010 Author Share Posted June 14, 2010 Thank you xx She was a character, especially after her friend Annie died and she was alone. That was when she decided I could be her friend. It got a bit difficult after a while, especially when she used to sulk if I couldn't be with her constantly, so that was why we got Marigold. If I can work out how to post photos I will post a photo of her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
