Eggy-Bread Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Horrible day - not long since got back from vet having to have 'Tilda pts. We've been struggling with sterile egg peritonitis for the last 3 month - the frequent antibiotics gave her constant runs too - but she really seemed to have turned a corner and was so much better recently until yesterday evening. When I let the girls out today I saw I was too late - flystrike. Poor baby, it really was time for her, she'd suffered enough. Gloria has decided to go broody today too, not something I've dealt with before but (hopefully) we'll cope. Feeling very discouraged and doubtful about keeping chickens right now. Sorry for rambling on - think I'll go and curl up with the cats and have a good howl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Oh I am sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 So sorry to hear about Matilda. Hugs, and RIP little Matilda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickyhazel Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Sorry about Matilda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipichick Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 So sorry to hear about Matilda. I hope the cats give you lovely hugs x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggy-Bread Posted June 14, 2010 Author Share Posted June 14, 2010 Thank you all for your kind words. I've done feeling sorry for myself now and will concentrate on getting Gloria thru' her broodiness and looking after both girls - going to tuck them up in bed soon. Sweet dreams Matilda xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millie-Annie Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Run free Matilda I know how you feel and I was almost dreading the weather turning warm with Millicent as she was a prime candidate for flystrike, with her mucky back end from her peritonitis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 sorry to hear about Matilda x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honorandkit Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Poor Matilda. That's the hardest thing about taking on pets - you know you're signing up for ultimate sadness and loss. I'm sure she had a wonderful life with you - and that's all any pet can ever ask for. Sleep tight, little one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fur 'n' Feathers Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Horrible time for you. So sorry to hear this. : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Sorry to hear about Matilda Hope a good cry and the love of your other babies has made you feel a bit better. Sally x P.S Olive my pekin has gone broody and is being a complete nightmare!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
