chuckmum6 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 I'm sad tonight as one of my favourite girls has got to be put down. Sage is a real character was always right behind me when ever I went out. She has been lame for two weeks now and hasn't improved at all. She has had brief bouts of lameness before and after a couple of days rest on her own she has recovered, but this didn't work this time. I took her to the vet last week, there is no sign of break or inflammation, she was given a shot of anti inflammatory and antibiotics, she just stood there quietly preening herself, a very relaxed hen. She isn't happy in my hospital ark all on her own, but can't cope with the others. A week on she is no better at all and is losing weight, so I have come to the decision to cull her. I will really miss my little shadow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 That's a shame . I'm sure you're doing the right thing though, best not to let her suffer . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 Thanks, we have just said goodbye to her, I have explained to my YS that this is a responsibility and a hard element of animal care - to prevent suffering. Always a painful one though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BizzyMomma Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 So very sorry to hear this, but agree that you are acting in Sage's own best interests, too many people these days keep animals lingering........ here, have a big {{{{HUG}}}} from me xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 That's a shame , but you are doing the right thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 So sorry to read this. I must say though, I do like the way you explained this to your son: responsibility! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 So sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katie-may Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 aw I am really sorry hope you're doing ok. A chicken can't be happy if they can't walk, it's the reality i am slowly facing...You did the right thing. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superkitty Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Sorry to hear this. You did the right thing though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
