gavclojak Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 (edited) We (BHWT) did a rehoming Saturday and one poor girl was in a sorry state, we kept her separate and I spent an hour cuddling her, I thought she would expire at any minute and if I were brave enough I would have dispatched her as she was gasping, had her eyes closed and as far as I was concerned was too far gone to recover......but she did!! One of our lovely volunteers Jo took her home, gave her lots of TLC overnight and the next day she was a lot brighter and todays she is standing up unaided. Jo has called her 'Lisa' after me and I am so happy she has made it through. I always find it difficult when one dies so soon after rehoming, I want them all to get a chance to feel the sun on their back but this just show's you the powers of 'the Hen' Edited June 1, 2015 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 That's good news. I am sure it is harrowing and rewarding at the same time doing rescues. I can only imagine how traumatised the poor hens are. I was lucky my lot had to be kept by rescue girl for 3 weeks as my WIR was delayed and they had put on a lot of weight. I have 2 of my 10 left 3 years free in Sept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 I'm so glad Lisa has made it. Lets hope she continues to make a good recovery so she can enjoy some freedom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 Thank you, yes it is the worst and the best. I am never so dirty and smelly as on rehoming day and it is physically exhausting but its worth every minute to see those lucky ladies go to their new forever homes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Hope she pulls thro for a long and happy life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claireabella Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Ah what a heartwarming story, must make it all worthwhile. How is she doing now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 ah she laid an egg...happy days:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Thats a reward for caring. Is she living with you now or the other lady still? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 no she is living with our lovely JO....lucky girlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Awww, she must be feeling better if she laid an egg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...