Willow Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Our only remaining Omlet hen is dying . I noticed yesterday that her comb was dark and floppy and she was looking very dull. This morning she is sitting down up by the eglu in the furthest corner of the run barely moving although she is obviously still breathing and her eyes have gone white. I don't want to distress her by trying to get to her as I'd have to dismantle the run around her (I'll have to do that to retrieve the body later) and she doesn't seem to be in any pain. The other hens are leaving her alone. I'm not sure there is anything I can do for her other than wait : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 I'm so sorry xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweety Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 That is sad I hope that the end comes quickly and peacefully for her. I too would leave her where she is and not disturb her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egghead68 Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 I'm so sorry. I am sure she has had a wonderful life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 So sad but a peaceful end, am sure she has had a happy life. Sending hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 sorry to hear it x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 So sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted December 6, 2011 Author Share Posted December 6, 2011 Thanks all, I wasn't sure if I was doing the best thing for her by leaving her where she was but we kept checking and she wasn't showing any distress or inclination to move, mid afternoon her little head just fell forwards and she was dead She had a good life but it was a bit of a shock to see her eyes go white overnight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunaKiw1 Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Distressing for poor you but it sounds as if it was a gentle end for her. I hope you will soon find yourself ready to take on more chooks as although they never replace much loved other hens they do bring fresh joy. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweety Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I'm sorry she has gone, but it must be a relief for you in a way. As you say, she had a good life - and, by the sounds of it, a good death too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippy chick Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 so sorry xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 How sad, im so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egghead68 Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 So sorry. At least she died peacefully in familar surroundings. I am sure she was much loved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 So sorry, hard for you but a peaceful way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share Posted December 8, 2011 Thanks for all your kind words. It was a very peaceful end. although Primrose was the last of our original two omlet hens we still have 4 more (I must update my signature Another old chicken I'd taken in for someone else years ago died a couple of months ago when we were on holiday (my neighbour was upset as he looks after the chickens very well for us) we'd been expecting that as she'd been slowing down and less interested in food over a few weeks. I will get 2 new chickens in the spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 So sorry to hear about Primrose, it's always upsetting to lose a hen. Which breeds are you looking at getting in the Spring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Jane Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 So sorry, it's always sad to lose them but at least her end was relatively quick. RIP Primrose (such a pretty name) x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 Now I'm over the shock I'm glad it was such a peaceful end. re breeds I don't know I like the look of light sussex and I do want chickens that are easier to see in the garden than gingernut rangers We have 2 blue layers and two brown layers so some white eggs would look pretty on my egg skelter. (Although none of the chickens are laying right now). I love the name Primrose, it's the middle name of an old friend of my ES and we were going with a bit of a flower name theme at one time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millie-Annie Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Sorry to hear about Primrose, my last two ex-batts went in the same peaceful way. I have a Suffolk Noir, she is fantastic. Beautiful, full of character and so friendly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
