mrsatroy Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I lost Fiona my little hopalong ex-batt on Sunday. I got my 6 ex-batts last November and poor Fiona wasn't even able to stand back then she just fell over to the side every time she moved. Apparently it was an old injury that had been left untreated. But with lots of TLC she flourished - her leg never came right and she always hopped but her feathers grew back and when there was treats on offer she could really move! I noticed on Saturday she was just sitting in one spot even when I left everyone out to free range in the garden. DH had to put her to bed Saturday night as she wasn't follwoing the rest of the girls in. Sunday morning she was no better and was just sitting on the ground. As it was a cold, windy day I brought her inside and tucked her up with a blanket and hot water bottle and planned to bring her to the vet the next day. I was out for a few hours and in that short time she passed away. I was just so upset as she was the one little girl who really endeared herself to me as I felt she had really had such a horrid start in life. It's the 4th chicken I have lost in the past 6 months and it gets no easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunaKiw1 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 How sad - but you gave her the best end to her life that you could and I am sure in her chicken-way she appreciated it and it sounds as though her passing was quick and painless. lots of hugs to you xxxc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 When she died she was warm, safe and loved, her little life however short meant something. Sleep tight little one x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsatroy Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Thanks for your kind words. I'm consoling myself with the fact she had 4 wonderful months of freedom when she felt the sun on her back and the wind ruffling her feathers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Aww poor Fiona but it sounds like she had a lovely life with you and she died in a warm, cosy place where she knew she was loved. RIP little one xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsunset Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 What a wonderful life she had for those months! Never easy but I so applaud those who take those little ex bats and give them a normal life for however long they live. It must be so satisfying. Remember without you, no freedom. So sorry you lost her, but be proud of giving her a life... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
