Sammiboo Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Really gutted, came home today to find Bunty had died in the nest box It looks like she has suffered from a prolaspe but I have only checked her on sunday as her vent area has been getting mucky of late but she has been running around quite happy. Although her body was stiff her " belly area" felt quite fluidy. She was just over 12 months old, i thought the ex batts or ex FRers would be the first to go.... RIP Bunty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Oh what a sad thing to come home too, poor you and poor Bunty, but what a lovely photo to remember her by. Sending lots of hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majuka Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Very sorry. Sleep tight Bunty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 So sorry to hear that, what a shock to come home to. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 What a shame . A real shock for you too but at least she went quickly . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 So sorry to hear your news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BizzyMomma Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 So sorry to hear this... {{{{HUGS}}}} great pic of her Bless Her! xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Sorry to hear that...what an awfully sad thing to come home to Hope you're ok x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Sorry to hear about Bunty....the picture is fantastic, and a lovely way to remember her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 So sorry to hear your sad news. sending hugsx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Really sorry - as you say, it's the downside to all the fun and pleasure we get from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 poor girl, RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 So sorry to hear about Bunty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammiboo Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 Thank you for all your kind comments. I have found another part of owning chickens some people find it a joke, and have been cracking "jokes" on what i could do with her on sunday.... Annoys me, if it was a dog or cat people would be far more sympathetic..... Calling the vet later to arrange to have her disposed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 You might not want to do this, but did you know you can double bag and dispose in the rubbish? This is what I do and I know many others do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 That really upsets me too...if people knew how much we cared, they'd be less likely to joke. One of my closest friends joked when one of mine died, she was a favourite of mine and coming home to find her dead in the cube was a real shock and I was gutted. My friend did not expect my fierce response So sorry to hear about your loss RIP beautiful girl x BTW - as undignified as it sounds, I always double bag and put in the rubbish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 If you decide to take her to the vet just be careful what they charge you. I have lost three chooks the first Henny Penny, DD and DS took for me as I was at work, they charged over £35.00 to cremate her, poor DD and DS did not know what to do as they knew how upset I was so just paid it. Ebony, DD took to another vets and they said no charge. Last year suddenly Annie one of my newish ex batts died and DD took to another vets who charged £10.00 which I was quite happy to pay but over £35.00 was just too much in my view. I have also considered the double bagging and bin but so far not dealt with any that way. I think you just have to be happy with what ever decision you make. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammiboo Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 Thank you. My OH was almost in tears yesterday. He probably was when i left the room, he hasnt really had many pets and lost them. I am glad she died when I was home to find her, not when my neighbour will be looking after them in two weeks while i am on holiday, i think he would have blamed himself and not wanted to look after them again! I could double bag, i just couldnt bring myself to do it (big wuss i know) I dont think my OH would let me even if i wanted to. I was also in two minds whether to get a PM done as I am suprised that she would have died from a prolaspe and it wasnt a bad one, I have seen worse... Not sure what to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majuka Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Sadly there will always be insensitive idiots who think it is funny to make jokes when pets die. I actually feel very sorry for them because they have clearly never experienced the relationship that an owner has with their beloved pet - it is them who are missing out. I'm a sucker when my girls pass away. I have a cremation and ashes back to scatter in their enclosure. I know many people do double bag and bin but it is not for me. I think our local pet crematorium is £24 for an individual cremation with ashes back in a pot for scattering. They also do group cremation (cheaper) and individual cremation with ashes in a casket (more expensive). At our practice our usual vet does not charge a fee for making the arrangements with the crematorium but I know that he is meant to as when we have seen one of the partners for a pts when our usual vet was off we were charged an additional £8 for making the arrangements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 So sorry to hear your sad news. I have only ever found one of my hens dead unexpectedly. I think she had a stroke, as she'd been right as rain the evening before. It's hard to know what to do for the best. What a fabulous pic to remember her by though. RIP little chook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 You might not want to do this, but did you know you can double bag and dispose in the rubbish? This is what I do and I know many others do. So sorry to hear about Bunty. When I had Evie put down, the vets just charged me an extra 2 pound to have her cremated but you didn't get to keep the ashes. I didn't think that was too bad really - compared to their other prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
