Mr Rhode Island Red Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 My Rhode Island Red Hybrid, Penny, passed away this morning at about 9:35. She had been poorly the last few days and had very little appetite. She had also been passing this white slime. I presumed that this was just a soft egg inside her. So I seperated her from the flock, and let her run about the back garden. I left out some mixed corn and potatoes for her, as well as water which she kinda nibbled at. She drank a lot of water. I would bring her inside at night for heat (in a box, not on the sofa ) gave her antibiotic and she would snooze away. This morning when I brought her outside, I noticed she was having trouble standing, so I tried to help her to her feet. After a few minutes it was obvious that she was going to die soon. I said my farewells to her. And then she fell forward with a final cluck, and died. RIP Penny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueandwhite Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 How sad, it sounds like she had a peaceful end and you really looked after her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Rhode Island Red Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 Thanks millions blue and white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migsy Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Sorry for your loss She was obviously very well looked after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Sorry to hear it - at least she was lucky enough to have you with her to the end. RIP Penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Rhode Island Red Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 Thanks for all the replies fellow omleteers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henslaved Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Sorry to hear about Penny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 I'm so sorry to hear about Penny. It sounds like you were taking really good care of her, she was lucky to have you. It's good that you got to say your goodbyes and that she didn't linger. <> to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhylis_penny_dolly Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 so sorry for your loss xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammiboo Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 How sad - really sorry RIP Penny xx I hope its a comfort to know she had a lovely life. She will be missed but i am sure you have some fond memories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majuka Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 So sorry for your loss, at least you were with Penny at the end, she did not die alone and you know that she did not suffer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henhathnofury Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 What a gorgeous face. Sorry to hear about your girl. Cyber hugs from a fellow chickeneer.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 sorry to hear about Penny x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Rhode Island Red Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 Thanks millions for all the messages of sympathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Oh I'm so sorry Never gets easier, does it, but you were lucky to have each other. RIP Penny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Chuck Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 So sorry for your loss - all of us who have lost beloved hens can empathise with your loss. Thanks for posting a picture of her - what a lovely expression on her face. RIP Penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyChickenLover- Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I'm so sorry to hear that Mr. Rhode Island Red Rest in Peace Penny, she was clearly a much loved little girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Rhode Island Red Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 Thanks for all the replies Mr Rhode Island Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
