Mr Rhode Island Red Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 (edited) My barred Plymouth Rock hen, Sarah, was put to sleep today after a rather dragged-out battle with chronic bumblefoot. http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=87632 This was the hen I had mentioned several times on the forum in the past year or so. When I went to let her out in the morning, her neck was very weak (she was barely able to support her head) and her face and eyes had swollen to an extent. I decided that the best thing for her was to put her down, as she was obviously in pain. She was quite a lucky hen throughout her life. Escaping Pneumonia, a violent meeting with a fox, and most recently, being attacked by a dog, but she couldn't escape this sickness. I am rather disappointed after losing 2 hens in 2 days (Sabina, my bluebell hen, died of sour crop yesterday), but I suppose that it was going to happen anyway. Better for her to die in my care, as she would have been travelling down to the grandparent's next week to be looked after while I went on holidays. If the hen died while in the care of them, they would never forgive themselves. RIP Sarah, died 30 June 2012 RIP Sabina, died 29 June 2012 Edited June 30, 2012 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura007 Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Oh dear that's terrible, my thoughts are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 So sorry to hear about your girls Horrible time to lose two so quickly and a very brave and compassionate decision in Sarah's case. She sounds like the sort of little girl that didn't give up in a hurry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Awww, that's sad. I'm sorry you lost 2 girls in 2 days. Sending hugs xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Sorry to hear that *hug* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 So sorry to hear of your double loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluckingmad Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Sorry to hear this hun, you obviously care a great deal about your girls. Never an easy decision to have any animal put to sleep, but it was definatey the right one xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubababe Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Sorry to hear about your ladies. Unfortunately it was probably the kindest thing to do for Sarah as she had obviously been suffering over a long period of time. Always sad when the 'final' decision has to be made. ((hugs)) at least she is out of pain now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
