HasSumAmi Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Hi - It's been a long time since I posted, but wonder if any one can help. I have a wonderful ex-bat called Babs. We got Babs in March 2009 - so she must be four and a half years old. She has always been the strongest of chickens - survived a fox pulling off half her wing once! I saw her in the run three days ago, and whilst she looked fine (comb and wattles bright red) - she just looked a bit slower. The day after that she did not seem eager for her food as usual, but still comb and wattles were bright red. Yesterday when I went to see them and found her still in the nesting box. I brought her in doors and fed her a warm mash with tuna and she ate that. This morning though she wont eat - I've made her a tuna and garlic mash which I give them if they seem under the weather. I've been giving her tiny bits of water. Her comb and wattle have gone paler. She's sound fluidy on the chest, and can't really stand. I've got her wrapped in a towel in a box on my desk... I'm giving her water whenever she wakes, but I don't think she's long for this world. Am I right? Or is there anything I can do? If this sounds like the end - is there anything I can do to make her any more comfortable. Would welcome any thoughts. She's gone through so much, always been a fighter! She's the archetypal Chicken Run chicken! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinsk Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 She's gone through so much, always been a fighter! She's the archetypal Chicken Run chicken! Oh Bless her. From my limited experience ex bats are hardy little fighters but once they start to show signs of illness they can be too far gone. I'd have done exactly the same as you, and have done in the past. None of mine ever got to the age Babs has, and unfortunately there is no cure for old age Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HasSumAmi Posted April 24, 2012 Author Share Posted April 24, 2012 She's passed on. Thanks everyone. She had a very happy retirement I hope, and it really was a grand old age. She was such an amazing chicken - full of strength and life. She really will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweety Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Bless her. After a grim start to her existence, she has clearly had a wonderful life and a peaceful death with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
