Chicken shack Posted November 17, 2010 Author Share Posted November 17, 2010 Took Daisy back to the vets this evening but she took a turn fo the worse while we were there and was gasping for breath. The vet thought that it was kinder to let her go although he said it was my decision. I wish they would make it for us. So rest in piece little bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 So sorry but sure you did the right thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migsy Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Really sorry. You did your best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Sad news but you made the right decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alet_chicken Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Really sorry about Daisy. Ending her suffering was the kindest thing to do for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jill the potter Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Sorry to hear that, sad news. Lameness due to calcium deficiency will right itself pretty quickly when limestone flour and cod liver oil are added to a wet mash. I always give any ailing hen some Nutridrops, which picks them up pretty quickly. Mareks presents different symptoms in the early stages; it usually starts with lameness in one leg and wing with the bird resting on its hocks, spreading to both legs and wings in a matter of hours. Marek's can kill quickly, or the bird can progress through the symptoms more slowly, may even seem to recover only to die later of cancerous growths on the nerve endings. It is kindest to cull the bird as soon as you suspect it has Marek's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 RIp Daisy. At least you know you did all you could for her, you did the right thing letting her go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I am so sorry about Daisy. You did all you could and were a very caring Mummy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken shack Posted November 18, 2010 Author Share Posted November 18, 2010 Thank you all for your good wishes. Trudy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
