hillfamily Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Our Annie died yesterday afternoon We're all absolutely devasted Annie and her friend Clarabel were rescued ex bats who came to live with us in March this year. They had both been kept back from a rescue in January as Clarabel was very underweight and Annie had a limp that never got any better. Annie was fine yesterday morning - showing the bantam babes how to eat greens from the holder. She was eating and drinking well and was enjoying a snooze in the sun as usual. When I came back from the afternoon school run she was in her eglu looking very sorry for herself I just knew something was wrong so I lifted her our and she was so weak. I spent the next hour with her sitting on my lap whilst she felt the sun on her back for the last time. As she grew weaker I brought her indoors for our usual cuppa and cake and we read the poultry pages of country smallholding together She slipped away quietly doing what she loved best.......enjoying a snooze on your lap. She will be very very missed but I know that she loved her few months of freedom and learned that there is a better life than being a battery hen. I miss her so much.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 So sorry, Take comfort in the fact that she saw a little bit of happiness after her hell in the cage. Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Oh I am so sorry Pam...............You gave her such a great retirement............R.I.P. Annie.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Pam, that's so sad, she was a lucky hen in the end to pass away having fel the sun and known love and freedom Mrs Bertie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 So sorry Pam She was a real character wasn't she? RIP Annie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Sorry to hear the news Pam - but what a lucky chicken Annie was to find herself with such a loving home and caring family. Big hugs xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Sad news but a peaceful end for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan H Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Sorry to hear about Annie... she was clearly well loved and cherished.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CockADoodleDoo Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 soo sorry at least she passed away quietly and peacefully doing what she loved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Oh Pam, im so sorry to hear about Annie Its such a shock when they go so quickly. Annie would have really appreciated your love and care in her last few hours and all the freedom she had while she was with you. My love and hugs to you all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Sorry about Anne. At least she had love & happiness with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susiepoos Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 I'm so sorry to hear your sad news - your note really got to me - how sweet that she would sit on your knee. Take comfort from the fact that you gave her a wonderful life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 So sad to read this... It doesn't sound as if she was in any pain at all and the last few months of her life with you will have been so wonderful. How sweet that you were able to be with her and give her some TLC . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Sorry to hear about Annie Pam You rescued her from a terrible existence. You and your family all loved and cared for her for the months you had her. She was very lucky to have had such a caring family Best wishes to you all RIP Annie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 So sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Oh poor you Pam, that's so sad - what a lovely way to go though. She clearly had a lovely time with you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted July 12, 2007 Author Share Posted July 12, 2007 Thank you all for your kind words and thoughts Annie was such a lovely chook and so cuddly. Sitting down for my afternoon cuppa just isn't the same without Annie sitting on my lap. Annie brought much happiness into our lives and will leave a great void I just feel devasted I think it's because she was a rescue chook and she had struggled so hard just to survive it had in the long term weakened her. She loved her time with us and I'm so glad she knew what a happy life was. When I am able to write about Annie without crying I will add Annie's Story to the Pet Memorial - tears play havoc with your computer keyboard. It's so nice to know you all care and don't think I'm mad because I'm crying over a dead chicken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 I'm so sorry to hear about Annie but at least she got to feel grass under her feet and would have loved her new found freedom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Oh Pam, I have tears in my eyes reading this (now rolling down cheeks) SO sorry about Annie and what a lovely story at the beginnng about how you sat and read the magazine/sat on your lap (bless ) I know its hard but console yourself that you gave her a wonderful end to her life, she enjoyed freedom, love and attention and care and devotion from you and your family. What more could she have wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 So sorry to hear about Annie Pam I can only echo what everyone else has said about her having a wonderful life with you free from a cage. And as for crying, hey she wasn't just a chicken, Annie was a very loved pet, as all our hens are Big hugs from us here A xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Oh Pam that's sad news, but take joy inthe fact that you gave her such a great retirement and happiness. Huges and prayers sent your way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xraylady Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Pam, sorry to hear about your little hen, but what a lovely way to go. When I die, I'd like to go just like that, at home, with my head laying on a loved one's lap, while they stroke me & talked to me gently. Beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bracken Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 So sorry for the loss of Annie,you should be proud for all you did for her. She ended her life feeling happier and loved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 So sorry about Annie Never feel sorry for crying over a chicken, they are our dearly loved pets who bring enormous amounts of pleasure to our lives. I'm sure a few of us had tears reading about her last afternoon in the sun, including me. You were obviously a wonderful chookie mum to her, what a peaceful end she had. Big hugs coming your way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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