Luvachicken Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 My lovely, beautiful Queenie got put to sleep today. She has been going further down hill the last week or so and then on Friday she couldn't get up the ladder to go to bed. I kept her indoors in the broody cage on Saturday because we were going to be out all day and I didn't want her stuck until we got home late at night in the cold. She has always been my favourite - I know we shouldn't have them - but she was friendly and cuddly and had the most gentle of pecks. She never went broody and let Suzie and Gemma snuggle under her when they were small. It has been so hard to decide what to do - one minute pecking about looking normal, then sitting hunched and sleeping, and I knew she wasn't likely to get better. The vet said it was the right thing to do but still it was one of the hardest choices I've had to make. Sleep tight my lovely Queenie xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Oh no! So sorry to hear! She was one loved hen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share Posted December 8, 2014 Oh no! So sorry to hear!She was one loved hen. Yes, very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsunset Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 So sorry to read this She was one very lucky little chicken with a charmed life right to the end. So sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Luvachicken I'm so, so sorry to hear this. I know how hard you worked for Queenie and how much you did for her. Well done for making the right and brave decision in the end. I know how hard it is to do. She's ok now though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Oh I am so sorry, that's really sad for you, but she was a lucky girl to have had a lovely life with someone who obviously cared for her so much. Sending hugs xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 So sorry Luvachicken. You did everything you could from her and it was obvious from your posts about her her much you loved her. She was lucky to have an owner as caring as you. Sleeptight Queenie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixieDust Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 So sorry to hear this. You tried everything for her, but it is kinder for her. However, never kind on those of us left behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Sorry to hear about Queenie. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeshen Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 So sorry to hear about Queenie. She obviously had a lovely life with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Sleep tight little one xx Your the best of chicken mums because you made the hardest decision for you but in the best interest of your girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy049 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beantree Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 So sorry Luvachicken. A really tough decision which you had the courage to make and Queenie was so lucky you were there for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I echo what everybody else has said, you were a great keeper, and its because you cared so much that it is so sad now Queenie had a great life with you, and she gave you a great experience in return. I hope you feel a bit better soon. RIP Queenie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 Thank you so much for your wishes everyone, you have all made me feel a lot better, although it did make my eyes water a bit. I can't believe how upset I was yesterday. I guess because there was an element of doubt about what I did made it worse. The vet did say I did more than most people would have done for Queenie. I did feel a bit better about it today knowing that she wasn't trying to keep warm out in the cold wind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesschicken24 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 RIP Queenie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 [[[[[hugs]]]]] It's a horrible decision I agree. Had to do that with my lovely Mini earlier this year. But although it's sad, I was happy that she didn't suffer - I did as much as I could do and the vets are very kind to both animals and owners here (not Hook - the male vet was a complete and utter nasty bloke - so I go to Ark in Old Basing). Happy hunting in the Mealwormsallover Land in the sky Queenie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Oh luvachicken, I am so sorry to hear this. You did all that you could possibly do for her and I am sure she will have known how loved and cared for she was. RIP Queenie. Ax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Sorry to hear about Queenie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 So sorry to hear about Queenie, who was a very lucky girl to have you. Free-range forever Queenie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Poor Queenie . I am sorry to hear that x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsatroy Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 So sorry to hear about poor Queenie, it is a very hard decision to take. You gave her a wonderful life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 Thanks again everyone for your wishes. They are very much appreciated xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
