Alis girls Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Edwina my Sussex died this morning. She'd been a bit off but was eating. Her comb had changed from pink to red and she'd just finished a moult. I suspect an egg had got stuck as her bum was a bit mucky. I took my eye off the ball as I'd been ill and I think I could've intervined sooner. Lost 5 hens in 4 years. I've got 2 left now - I do feel deflated - I'd always wanted a Sussex and they are so pretty. I dont quite know where to go. We planned a WIR but the weathers too bad for digging and if I'm honest I feel too run down for major works. Sorry to sound so down beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Your entitled to sound flat after losing your Edwina. Don't beat yourself up, all my girls have mucky bottoms. I took one of mine to the vets the other day as I was convinced she was 'down'...there was nothing wrong with her. As I am sure you know they hide these things really well, so the very fact your upset means you were a good mum to her. Chin up x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Sorry you lost your girl Ali and sorry to hear you've been poorly too *hug* Once you feel better and the weather improves, you can start making plans for your WIR and hopefully new to live with your remaining two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I'm sorry you lost your girly and that you have been poorly too - I hope you start feeling better soon. Sometimes these things happen, and even if you were feeling 100% well, she still might not have made it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 Thanks girls - feeling a bit sorry for myself I'm afraid. OH kept saying "youve got to carry on - you always say how fragile chucks are, we'll get 2 more as then we'll be back to 4 a good number" Bless hes always quoting bits of Omlet at me I know i should jump at the chance of 2 more but its a palaver having to separate in an Omlet run (although we have a self built bit on the end.) I might stick at 2 till I can get stuck in to digging out an area earmarked for the run. I am pleased hes so keen - this from a man who didnt want hens but warmed to them when they arrived. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Sorry to hear your news.I think everyone is feeling a bit blue with this awful weather,roll on spring and your new project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Sorry to hear you lost Edwina, hope you are ok. It seems likes there are more losses this year, I think we are all looking forward to some better weather and making new plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Lots of hugs to you, sorry to hear about your Sussex - and I hope you feel much better soon. Not much fun being ill and having the rubbish weather either. And the chooks don't seem to be happy with the dull weather either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 Thanks - feeling much less low and have a bit more energy (had a busy weekend). My OH pointed out I had only lost 4 hens (not 5) I suspect my brain is going to mush after shingles. My remaining 2 produced 2 lovely eggs today and got corn for their reward. I hope the weather improves for everyone esp those in the floods so we can look forward to spring. Love Ali xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs_B Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 So sorry to be reading this, Alis...hope you feel more yourself soon, but glad to read you've been feeling a bit better recently. Huge hugs! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
