chelsea Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 (edited) Our lovely chook Sam died right in front of me this evening She had a respitory infection about 2 weeks ago that she recovered well from, today she had started to wheeze and sneeze again so hubby took her to the vet at teatime, she had an injection and went on a nebulizer (which she had before and was fine). When hubby took her out of her carrier she looked like she was asleep, she then made a very sudden spasm like move almost jumping in the air and then she was gone.............. We have buried her in the garden under the palm tree which she was sitting under this morning, she is in a box lined with the stuffing I had from an old pillow - so on her own little fluffy cloud and she had a pink carnation and her favourite raisins placed in with her. I cant believe she has gone, her and Ella have been free ranging since 8 this morning and have been dustbathing, eating yoghurt and scurrying around on the lawn all day. Ella is really upset - she went straight in the eglu tonight when we shut her in the run, I hope she will be ok. People who dont have chickens dont understand,....she wasnt just a chicken she was a MUCH loved pet/part of the family. Edited August 28, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Iam so sorry to hear this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkkat Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Oh, Chelsea - I am so sorry, that's awful. You and Ella have a txt hug from us. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocobo Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 I'm so sorry to here this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 I'm so sorry to hear about Sam. As you say she was a much loved part of the family. Our chickens get what a lot of chickens don't, lots of love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Oh Chelsea, I'm sorry to hear about Sam. She had a lovely day with her friend, dust bathing in the sun. Thoughts are with you. Big hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost-sheep Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 oh im sooo sorry for you... your right chickens are just as if not better than any other well loved pet... they have so much character. maybe you should adopt some ex battery chickens, you wouldnt be replacing sam... just getting a bit of goodness out of such a depressing story. luv and hugs from me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 I'm so sorry for your loss The only thing I can say is that she sounds as if she had had a lovely last day with you which is all you can ask for. I'm sure that in the short time that she was with you she had a very happy llfe. los of hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 So sorry to hear your news, Chelsea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lera Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 That's so sad and shocking for you, I'm sorry to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 What a shock. I am sorry to hear the news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweety Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 That's so sad, but at least she had a lovely life with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Oh Chelsea, so sorry about Sam. Big hugs from me. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 That is sad...so sorry. Must have been an awful shock for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Oh Chelsea, I am so very sorry to hear this. I know Sam was loved, we love our girls and that's why this forum is so lovely I can think of 2 things to say, she was loved and that's special and also she went in a way that left you in shock but she didn't suffer. You did all you could Hugs BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Dear Chelsea What a horrid thing you had to witness - but it seems that you gave her all the love and attention that a chicken could want. I am sure she is now pecking away happily in her own chicken heaven (rolling green fields, sweetcorn on tap and foxes behind bars) along with all of us who have lost much loved chicken pets. Just remember, those of us here DO understand, we have all been through what you have one way or another - so you can take comfort in knowing you are amoung friends. Lots of cyber hugs xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Just wanted to say I'm so sorry to read about Sam. It's so hard when a loved pet dies, I bet you have some great memories of her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Sorry to hear that - she was so loved and had a very happy life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Sorry to hear about Sam Chelsea Just remember the lovely life she had with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 I'm so sorry you have lost Sam karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Gal Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Very sorry to read about your loss - even though I've yet to get my chickens I realise that my girls when I get them will be my pets as much as my moggies are my pets. I completely understand how sad you must be feeling. Take heart in the fact that you gave her a beautiful life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susiepoos Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 So sad Chelsea - at least she had a lovely life with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted August 29, 2007 Author Share Posted August 29, 2007 Thank you all so much for your kind words, I knew all of you would understand. Didnt sleep well, worrying about Ella - she is currently sat in the kitchen (which is normally off limits) and watching gmtv. Me and my sister were laughing about Sam's antics last night - she was looking after the chickens the weekend and she slipped up on chicken poo! going to get some more friends for Ella today as i dont want her to get lonely......shall i get 2 more or 3 more??? i have a mark 2 eglu with converter and they free range a lot....do you think i'd get 4 hens in the eglu? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 ......shall i get 2 more or 3 more??? i have a mark 2 eglu with converter and they free range a lot....do you think i'd get 4 hens in the eglu? Oh Chelsea!, What a question to ask us all!! Of course you should get 3 more! All the best and glad you have happy memories of Sam. C x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted August 29, 2007 Author Share Posted August 29, 2007 yikes, hubby's such a soft touch - has seen me upset and offered to buy me a cube! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
