Luvachicken Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Poor Poppy. I let the girls out as 7 ish today and assumed Poppy was still laying her egg. I went to work and came home much later than usual and said hello to the girls. Poppy was well away from the others facing the fence with a big blob on her bottom. I had a closer look and thought it might be a giant poo. I picked her up and as I tucked my hand under I felt something wet and warm. I looked under her feathers and there was her lady bits. I washed them gently as there was a huge poo stuck to them and then we went to the vets. He said there wasn't much he could do for her and it would be best for her to be put to sleep. She looked so healthy otherwise and her little face as he took her was bright and cheery. I found it hard to leave her with him.............poor little thing. Rest in peace lovely girlie xxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 I am sure you made the right decision. Apparently even if everything is put back it often comes out again with the next egg, so you would only have prolonged the suffering. A hard decision but a brave one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 That's what the vet said. But the poor little thing was just minding her own business, gets put in a cat box, driven in the car and then that's it. I know I did the right thing but it was hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 So sad a very brave decision and swift action from you though x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan08 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Sorry to hear about Poppy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 I'm so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Sorry about Poppy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Sad news. Hard when they are so well otherwise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Sorry to hear that You did the right thing for your girl *hug* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counturchickens Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Really sad news, take care x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackian Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 So sorry .. The same happened with my Florry before Christmas , it is so sad as they are so trusting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindafw Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 It may be a strange comment but Well done. Its so easy to leave the unpleasant bits of animal keeping and put them off. Your swift action will have reduced her suffering. Give yourself a hug for your loss and a pat on the back for acting swiftly xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Always such a hard thing to do, and I agree it was the best thing for Poppy to make sure she didn't suffer. Lots of ((hugs)) from me and mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubababe Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Awwww ((hugs)) As everyone has said it was the right thing to do. You can take comfort in that she will not suffer anymore and that you acted very quickly & gave her a peaceful end & a full life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superkitty Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 So sorry ...but as everyone else says, you did the right thing rather than prolong her suffering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 So sorry. It is so hard at the end of an animal's life but you know you did the right thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henslaved Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 So sorry . Brave decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 So sorry, it's what we all dread but can only agree with what everyone has said and you did the right thing by her. Sending hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loumabel Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Just wanted to add my agreement to everyone elses comments. It is so hard when you have to make these horrible decisions but its so comforting to know that everyone on this forum is here to give you a virtual hug and get you through it. So sorry for your loss, you took the right and brave decision for your girl. RIP Little Poppy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 Thank you so much everyone. I have felt a bit down today about it all but your comments have made me feel better. It was such a lovely day too and Poppy would have really enjoyed that. I still can't believe that she is no longer here and got taken so suddenly. Why does the prolapse thing happen in chickens anyway ? xxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Potts Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Sorry to hear about Poppy - it's an awful thing to have to see but you were brave with what you did for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligg Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 so sorry to hear about Poppy,big hug coming your way Alli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 hugs from me too x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Unfortunately prolapse just happens sometimes, there is nothing to be done to prevent it and once it has happened there is a high chance of it happening again, you made the right choice, this happened with my White Star a few years ago after she had laid me a lovley white egg pretty much every day for 18 months, the vet advised us to have her PTS too, it's hard but saves future suffering. I have since learnt how to end the suffering of my girls myself, it feels horrible even when you know that their life is nearly over and you are saving them from suffering further. I have had to say goodbye to 2 of my girls in the past week, one with severe peritonitis and the other one had been going down hill for a few months, but then took a sudden turn for the worse this morning and the others were pecking at her, I couldn't let that happen, she was nearly gone when I lifted her out of the run, but I still felt awful for helping her on her way. R.I.P Poppy and my girls Sky and S"Ooops, word censored!"py Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 Thanks chickencam for the explanation about the prolapse. Nature can be cruel. Sorry to read about your 2 girls though, sending hugs to you too xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
