Alis girls Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 My oldest girl is off colour. She's about 6 and a half. She's seen 7 other hens come and go. She wont eat, drank a little and just sits. I was hoping she'd just fall asleep and not wake up when he time comes and not suffer. Doesn't seem to be in pain. I got her to replace an Omlet hen. She has a wonky beak. Feeling sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Wow, thats a good age Ali. I think my oldest hen went on to 7. Sorry to hear it, it does sound as if she's fading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Oh I am sorry - I hope she just sleeps away quietly but unfortunately it does not always happen that way. Big hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippie Chick Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I'm so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 She has done you proud, you must be doing so much right Here's hoping her end is quick, if that's where she has got to. Thinking of you, it's always a horrible time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 Found her dead this morning. Broke my heart but couldnt cry as had to go to work. She was a funny little thing. I wonder if new girls tipped her over the edge as she was a lone hen twice and never seemed too bothered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 (edited) I am sorry Edited August 19, 2016 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Sorry to hear it Great age for a chicken though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 It's always sad to lose along time friend, but it sounds like she was just very tired and went to sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 I hope it's that and not strain from another new lot of girls. Some would've despatched her long ago. I'm a soppy moo. I picked her up yesterday and just knew she wouldn't last the night. She was curled up this morning. She wasn't the prettiest hen but always crouched and accepted a stroke and loved her mealworms. She hadn't laid for years and was dreadful egg eater. I am crying writing this. Didn't think it would affect me. She had dreadful moults when I thought she might weaken and die. Sorry about this. Don't want to put newbies off. Thanks for reading my ramblings and for your nice comments. Xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I'm a soppy moo. Not at all. It shows that you are sensitive and care about your animals. I'm sorry you lost a much loved pet xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippie Chick Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 I've cried over everything I've ever lost, my mice passing away felt just as bad as the dogs. It does sound like it was old age rather than undue stress really from what you've told us. Hugs x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Don't worry, better to care about your animals which you obviously do, just makes it harder when we lose them. I too have an oldie, was sure I was going to lose her over the winter and am dreading it happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sil-El Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 So sorry to hear of your loss It's always upsetting when you lose a pet, no matter what animal it was or how old they were - it's a sign that you care so you shouldn't worry about being sad. Sounds like she had a good and long life with a loving and caring owner. Take care. x x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Always sad to lose one of your girls, but she was clearly very much loved and cared for, and passed on peacefully. Sending ((hugs)) to you and yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
