Bramble Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Poor little Tikka died overnight. She had sour crop a couple of weeks ago and was really poorly, but seemed to make a fantastic recovery. She was absolutely fine when I let them out for play time yesterday afternoon, but then was very quiet later and had to be carried to bed. I found her this morning tucked up in the Eglu. She had ten months of freedom out of her battery cage, I hope you enjoyed it, little one. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoeBunny Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 So sorry for your loss... always remember the fun you had and the wonderful life you gave her after such a rough start Sweet dreams little girl xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henslaved Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 So sorry . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majuka Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 So sorry for your loss. Sleep tight Tikka. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 So sad when any of our ex-batts go to the forever free-range but 10 months of freedom meant she got to play in the sun, shout at the rain and even experience snow, as well as enjoying all the food, water and love her little henny heart could have desired. Passing away peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her friends is a good way to go. Bye, bye, little Tikka. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 Thank you all for your kind thoughts. I guess I've been semi-expecting this since Tikka was poorly a couple of weeks ago, although she was almost back to normal, she wasn't quite the same as before. I keep telling myself that she had a lovely last few hours yesterday including play time in the sunshine and then snuggled down to sleep in her eglu house, just hope it didn't hurt ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Poor little Tikka, RIP but blessed for having a happy life with you. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Sorry to hear that, poor little girl . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 sorry to hear it, RIP Tikka. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy ben grace Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 So sorry you lost little Tikka. It doesnt get any easier losing our girls does it? I think our hens both had sour crop at the same time. Thinking of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 So sorry to hear about Tikka. You gave her freedom of which I'm sure she was grateful for. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrambledhead Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Sorry to read your news, but always wonderful to hear of an ex batty having a lovely retirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 So sorry you lost little Tikka. It doesnt get any easier losing our girls does it? I think our hens both had sour crop at the same time. Thinking of you. Thank you, yes, Elsie and Tikka were both poorly over the same weekend. I think Tikka got over her sour crop, but now think it was probably more of a symptom that something else wasn't quite right. It's odd that she's gone first, she always seemed the biggest and (I thought) strongest of my ex-batts, she was definitely the least "oven ready" when they arrived. All very sad, I must say, I didn't think that I would be quite as affected by it as I am, though I've sort of had two weeks (since Tikka was poorly last time) to get used to the idea that I won't have them all forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickichicky Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Very sad for you I've got one of my 3 Ex-Batts left - she'll be 4 in June Bless her. Lost one last year to Peritonitus & one last month to 'old age'. They were/are the best, funniest chickens. You just have to think what a new lease of life they had with you. ((Hugs)) from me & Benni xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Very sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
