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[Dolly]

After noticing Lola wasn't quite right but was still up to doing normal chickeny things, I took her to the vets this morning to have my worst fears confirmed.... she had peritonitis. He said I'd caught it early but she was visibly unwell, her breathing was laboured and as I cuddled her to say the inevitable goodbye, her comb could be seen turning blue and she closed her eyes as I held her in my arms, something she never does as cuddles weren't her favourite thing.

He was lovely with her and returned her to me afterwards in her carry box, with her head under her wing as if she was just asleep.

I'm in tears as a write this, when you love these little bundles of feathers so much, it hurts equally as much when they have to go.

Goodbye my dear, sweet, gentle Lola, we will all miss you.

Edited June 16, 2011 by Guest

[mollyripkim]

Oh thats so sad, made me cry too. I'm so sorry for you but at least she went peacefully. Sending lots of hugs. xxx

[suzannejoy]

Im so sorry , she was blessed in life having you . xxxx

[poppy ben grace]

So sorry you lost little Lola. i know how you feel. Its always the hardest part of loving our animals, saying goodbye. You gave her a wonderful life and a peaceful end.

[KimmyCustard]

I'm sorry too, hope you're OK x

[daxigirl]

You did the best thing, and she's not suffering now.

 

Lots of clucks to you from my lot.

[miller30]

Im sorry to hear about your girl i know how you feel i had to cull my little super chicken henrietta last week ive never done this before but it was an emergency it broke my heart leanne

[JanTheDiver]

Sorry to hear that, but you did your best for her x

[Mr Rhode Island Red]

Sorry for your troubles

[snowberry]

I'm so sorry for you; you made the bravest decision though with Lola's condition, much love from us all here.

[Plum]

Sorry to hear it

[jennym]

So sorry Dolly, big hugs.

[Henslaved]

So sorry .

[sadietoo]

Your post made me cry. It is always so hard to lose a loved pet, but the key thing to remember is how much they are/were loved. You gave her a lovely life, and did the right thing for her right up to the end. Sending hugsxx

[Dolly]

Thank you all so much for your kind words, it really helps as I know you understand how I feel.

 

It was sad letting the girls out this morning and not seeing Lola there, waiting her turn to get into the garden, but I know I did the right thing for her yesterday.

 

I also want to say thank you to everyone for posting your experiences, good and bad on the forum generally, it was because of this knowledge I was able to spot the signs of Lola's illness quickly, so long may it continue.

[WitchHazel]

Just seen your thread. So sorry to hear about Lola (Ell-oh-ell-ay Lola).

You did the right thing, and she didn't suffer.

 

It's always so sad when we lose a Girl. The run and garden just doesn't seem...full enough. It takes a while to adapt.

[johnandkymberley]

So sorry for you, it is so hard when a little girl leaves for heaven. I always thought with Cherry, least i had her and i could always remember her, even if she isnt in the garden. Thinking of you xxxx

[johnandkymberley]

So sorry for you, it is so hard when a little girl leaves for heaven. I always thought with Cherry, least i had her and i could always remember her, than not to have had her at all. Thinking of you xxxx

[CluckyBucks]

I am so so sorry its clear that you loved Lola very much, and all i can say is that she must have been a very lucky chicken to have you as an owner.

 

Sending hugs and hugs.

 

xx xx

[cathybc]

Very sad x

[reneepren]

My heart goes out to you. Having lost my lovely Baroness this morning, I sympathize. She lived a good life. Hugs.

 

Renee