gavclojak Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 (edited) Good morning guys My darling princess layer lost her battle to stay with me this morning. She was doing so well after having the implant fitted but over the last few days she just wasn't herself and nosedived yesterday....she didn't eat or drink, I tried all day to tempt her, worms, tuna mince,grapes....she just wasn't interested then about six last night she tucked herself in the corner of the run and I knew I was going to lose her.. I popped her in with the girls for her last night and this morning I went to let them out and called them as per usual and I heard this strange bang...when I opened the cube she was on her side with her eyes closed, so I picked her up and she snuggled into me and we cuddles for about five minutes and she passed away. I am sure she waited for me so we could say goodbye to each other...she was such a brave girl and I'm so proud of her... Please don't send sad messages....smiley faces and clap's only please as I want her life to be celebrated.....she deserves that....the photo of her was taken recently ....sleep tight my lovely princess layer...a royal name for a majestic lady :clap My first loss....and it stings http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w530/LisaFrater/146614ab-d199-4677-8ec5-fafcf3caccbf_zpsd2c1b3ba.jpg http:// Edited August 25, 2014 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 As an ex-bat she must have had a great time with you to grow those feathers - she looks GREAT. She looks like she had 'attitude' ! I bet she was a character. Sleep tight little one, H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 I am smiling and I know you said no sad posts but yours has made me cry (which I'm not given to) Well done you and Princess Layer though. You because you gave her such a lovely forever home and her because she fought so hard and waited to see her best person at the end to get the best send off a chicken could have. Smiling now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auntielizzie Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 :clap: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Same here Mullethunter.How lovely she waited to bid farewell to you Gavclojak,a truly special chicken mummy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claireabella Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Gavclojak, your post brought a lump to my throat also but wow, you can definitely see that steely determination in Princess Layer's face in that photo! What a strong, beautiful girl and certainly a life to be celebrated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 What a beautiful girl she was . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Although your post brought tears to my eyes I admire everything you did for her, she was a very special girl who fought hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 She was a lovely girl and lucky to have someone who cared so much for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixieDust Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 She was beautiful. You must be so proud she chose to spend her final days with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Thank you so much everyone who took the time to read my post. We have sent her for cremation... Not a good day today but your comments have been very touching xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 A beautiful girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 What a lovely girl. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsunset Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Och, as we say up north! That chook had such a fab life. She lasted way longer than most due to the TLC she received from you....or should I say totally spoilt! What a a lucky life she entered into in her mid life. Never regret, only be glad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Sleep tight, little Princess, I'm sure you are having a lovely time now laying eggs and chasing slugs in heaven!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzieLloyd Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 What a lovely way to go - snuggling with her mummy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Free ranging forever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimnpaula Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 I've been away and only just read this - so sorry to hear this news! But she had a fantastic place to live and was truly loved. Paula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 Ah thanks Paula, I was so upset for her. I know you have been throught the same recently too...and then there were 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsunset Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Always imagined you had six of the lovely ex-bats, but seems it was four? Tentative question....will you get some more? I do hope so, as know the kind of life they will fall into with you...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimnpaula Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Always imagined you had six of the lovely ex-bats, but seems it was four? Lisa had 5 originally but Hen Solo came home with me as she was getting seriously picked on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsunset Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Forgot about hen solo! Assume she is now doing just fine with you? I remember the trials and tribulations there and glad it was a good outcome for you both. Hope Lisa gets another couple soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 Funny you should say that redsunset. I volunteer for the BHWT and during our next rehoming I am going to bring some strays home, maybe three or four.. I am just looking for a second hand classic to pop them in:) Paula was a star when they all attacked poor solo and it's all credit to her solo is doing so well. Paula took some girlies at our last rehoming too so how amazing is she!! Lovely photos if your lot! Doodlebugs and dogs...life is pretty sweet isn't it xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
