MadAboutChooks Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Hi, I have not been on here for a while, but just felt that I needed to tell someone that last night one of my ex-bats (Buttercup) died in her sleep. I have had her since rescue on 5 March 2011, so she has had a good retirement. She had been poorly for a while, nothing in particular, just really old, she was still eating walking around, but had no energy, and a week or so ago noticed that she couldnt make the cube ladder, so I put a little ramp up for her, which she managed for a few nights, then she couldnt make the ramp, so I started lifting her to bed and popping her in the nestbox at night. During this snow I have been putting a hot pad in a teatowel under the straw, so she was nice and cosy. Last night she died peacefully in her sleep. I am just so sad, now (((( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaT Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 So sad Sounds like she had a lovely retirement with you. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Sorry to hear about Buttercup,but what a lovely retirement she had with you and a peaceful passing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf_space Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 sorry to hear that, at least she had a good last half to her life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 poor Buttercup, at least you gave her nearly 50% of her life with freedom and enjoyment - many aren't that lucky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
good_egg Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Sorry to hear about Buttercup, sounds like she had a wonderful retirement though!! Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 That's so sad but sounds like she was very well loved and had a lovely retirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suebee Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 It's horribly sad, when we lose one isn't it. It sounds like you catered for her every need, and allowed her to live a happy and comfortable life with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadAboutChooks Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 Thank you all so much for all your kind words, sometimes you just need support from like minded people, who understand how you feel, instead of the insensitive people who ask you if you are going to eat them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKMARCH Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Sorry to hear this, love her name you'll remember her often when you see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs_B Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 So sorry to hear your news Huge hugs! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 So sorry to hear about Buttercup *hug* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Sorry to read about Buttercup. Sending you hugs xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
