Janepie33 Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 It's very sad. Lilly just died on my lap. She developed diahorrea on Friday and went downhill very rapidly. She became very lethargic and wouldn't eat or drink anything, prefering to stand and then sit in her favourite spot under a bush. Her comb became very dark and cold and when she died I noticed some pale mucus in her mouth. Now I feel really guilty that I didn't take her to the vet. She had a couple of episodes like that in the past, but she perked up and began to lay again quite quickly Has anyone any idea what might have happened? Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 sorry to hear your sad news if her comb was dark redish purple then it could have been influenza or maybe heart failure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallina Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 If Lilly has had funny turns before, it sounds as though there was something fundamentally wrong, rather than something that the vet would have been able to put right. A lot of hens get taken to the vet, and still die. At least she didn't linger, and you were with her. But it's still miserable. I think most people would recommend getting a new pair of young hens quickly now as companions for your remaining hen. You will be surprised how soon you will get to like them (although it will not necessarily happen immediately). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 sorry to hear the sad news Take comfort in the fact she had a lovely life with you and she was at ease/peaceful sitting on your lap in her last moments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Sorry to hear about Lily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Oh Jane im so sorry to hear the sad news about Lily, its so heartbreaking when you lose a well loved pet Bigs hugs coming your way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janepie33 Posted July 8, 2007 Author Share Posted July 8, 2007 Thank you everyone for your kind words. Poor Tilly is wandering around wondering what happend to her friend. It will be lonely for her in the Eglu tonight. As it happens, I am going on a farm visit with the children I work with tomorrow. My children are urging me to see if they have any spare chickens to keep Tilly company. I'll let you know what happens. Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
