Janty Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 (edited) I was only saying to hubby a few weeks ago how well most of the girls were getting over their moults and how healthy they were looking. Two weeks on we have lost 3 of the hybrids that we rescued as 4 week old chicks from the lorry crash in Essex 21 months ago. One was healthy enough but had a prolapse so I put my Sheffield training to good use and did the kind thing and then cried for hours. The other two went within ten days of each other. They were the same type as my Copper black maran and they too developed purple combs and just died. Vet said the same thing as she did before...it's just a sign of getting old and not enough oxygen getting through their systems. She said that some breeds are obviously more prone to this than others. There was no sign of illness or lice, etc. I knew that they were soon to depart but today we lost Nutmeg who we always called 'Friendly Chicken' I am finding it particularly difficult. She was the one who leapt into my knee each night when I took my cuppa in despite the fact that she could hardly see me recently due to the dark nights. I will miss her very much. Edited December 7, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Jan, I'm so sorry to hear the news about your Girls. {hugs} to you. Hazel xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chortle Chook Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 I am so sorry. What an awful blow! I hope you have something else to cuddle. I think you need a hug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brambles Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 So sorry to hear this. These girls mean so much to us and we to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 You have my sympathies it is rubbish to have to go through such an awful run of heartache. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 So sorry about the loss of your much loved girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Your post is so sad, lots of hugs coming your way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 So sorry Janty how heartbreaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 I'm so sorry Jan Sending you love and hugs x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catherinedon Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 your girls sound were so lucky you loved them so much. Im so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken deficient Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 So sorry to hear your upsetting news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migsy Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Bless! Sorry to hear your bad news. Hope you feel better soon. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Sorry to hear that Jan, what an awful run of it. Blue combs are usually a sign of a dicky ticker; the afflicted bird can either die quite suddenly, or plod on as one of mine did. Loads of hugs to you and Jonxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Sorry to hear it Janty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella14 Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 That's sad, sorry to hear it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Sorry you lost your girls. Hope you're feeling better soon xxxxxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 So sorry to hear that . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skye Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Janty, So sorry to read of the loss of your hens over the past couple of weeks. I'm sure you gave them a wonderful life beforehand. skye x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 so sorry, what an awful time for you all. the only consolation is that I am sure they had all the best they could have wanted with you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky1 Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Sorry to read your post Janty. You've really been through the mill. Hoping things look up for you soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweety Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Really sorry to hear your sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 So sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Sorry to hear your sad news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madchickenlady Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Sorry to hear you've had a bad run of it I think we all get one at some point, and it is very upsetting, but none of this is your fault x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
