SusieT Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I posted a while ago when Matilda and Amber were attacked by an escaped dog and Amber sadly died. Matilda really struggled afterwards and went through a severe moult, she seemed to be pining for Amber and hardly ate or drank. She stopped laying and I thought she wouldn't lay again after the shock and trauma she had been through, but this week she laid her first egg 5 weeks after the incident . All her feathers are back and she seems back to normal. We did get her a new friend a speckledy named Hazel who hasn't started laying yet but she crouched for the first time today so shouldn't be long now. They are getting on ok even though Matilda gives Hazel the occasional peck to keep her in her place. I'm so pleased things are back to normal, I didn't like having to buy eggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloss-Hen Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Thats wonderful now you can have lovely fresh eggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Yay, well done for Matilda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Awww glad to hear that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 So pleased to hear that, lovely she has bounced back and rewarded you with an egg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayleybug Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 oh bless her, such a strong brave girl! a good ending to a traumatic story, enjoy those lovely eggs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
