Lindsay Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Feeling very sad, as I found Marigold had died over night. She'd been poorly on & off for a few months (we think with peritonitis ... see chicken clinic). After another trip to the vets yesterday, and a dose of Metacam, she seemed to perk up a little and ate something, but was still finding it hard to breathe with her swollen abdomen etc. I think her heart probably just gave in. Although it was heartbreaking to find her this morning (I felt she had really come to realise that we were trying to help her the last few days, looney as that sounds!) ... I am glad she's not suffering any more and at least she got to feel the Spring sunshine for a few weeks longer. I know that it sounds like alot of hens are poorly at the moment, so I just want to say that these things do not happen all the time and, as I see it, I learn a little more about hen-keeping each time, which will help me deal with any future problems. At the end of the day, these hens have a pretty pampered life compared to some, so I'm just glad to give them a good home. I still have my two new girls Hunni & Treacle to make me smile! It really helps to be able to talk to you guys on the forum ... you are all so understanding! RIP Marigold.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Oh Lindsay im so sorry to hear about Marigold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 What a shame. Poor Marigold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbie Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 AHH Lindsay soooo sorry. You are right she had a lovely time with you and she knew you cared for her and loved her. Give your other two girls an extra hug. All the best Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom and Barbara Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 oh Lindsay poor marigold - you did all you could x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Oh, more sad news, so sorry - but thanks for reminding us that our hens do have happy lives ands sometimes its for the best. Hope you are OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 So sorry to hear about poor Marigold. xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Sorry to hear about Marigold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Posted May 22, 2007 Author Share Posted May 22, 2007 Thanks everyone. Tina .... yes, I just didn't want the 'new' hen keepers amongst us to be put off by the recent sad stories, these things can happen with any pet I guess. I would still go through it all again and still get so much pleasure from these lovely creatures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Awwww, Lindsay - I'm sorry to read of your sad news. I'm glad to read of the positive side of hen keeping too and what a lovely place Marigold lived in. You have some lovely memories of your gorgeous hen. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickaboo Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 So sorry, its so upsetting when one dies. I hope your other two aren't too sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 I'm sorry to hear this, I'd hoped Harrie would go like this to be honest. nNice for her but sad for you BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Aww , I'm so sorry about Marigold, Lindsay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Sorry to hear about Marigold karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 I noticed you mention that the two new girls can make you smile.....They do put a smile on our faces don't they? Everytime I go to see what my three are up to I smile as soon as I see them. I'm so sorry to hear you have lost one of your chickens but I'm glad that you still have some to make you smile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 (edited) Sorry Lindsay to hear your sad news You are exactly like me though, I try to see the positive in everything and Im glad that you are thinking about the wonderful life she had with you, it does make it feel a little bit better doesnt it? Edited May 22, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Posted May 22, 2007 Author Share Posted May 22, 2007 Thanks everyone .... yes Chickenlass, I'm always laughing at my girls (and talking to them in funny voices ... oops, the neighbours ) .. love your horse, by the way! Chelsea ... yes, staying positive is hard sometimes, but reaps big rewards if you can manage it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Thanks everyone .... yes Chickenlass, I'm always laughing at my girls (and talking to them in funny voices ... oops, the neighbours ) .. love your horse, by the way! LOL....I think my immediate neigbours must be used to me talking all mushy and silly to animals... I run a cattery and I always talk to the cats as if they were children Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy C Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Sorry to hear about Marigold, Lindsay. I am glad that the other hens are helping you through. I've just been looking at Martin's post about the BHWT rescue and remembering that our girls have such lucky lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
