Muppet81 Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 I feel so sad Norma had looked a bit subdued for a couple of days. Martin saw her looking weak this morning and picked her up and cuddled her for a while. He then lay her into her favourite dustbath and she died a few minutes later. I am pleased that she died in familiar surroundings, with her pals around her and in the sun. There was what looked like a small egg shaped lump of opaque jelly in the nest box this morning. I suspect this was from Norma. Some of you may remember Norma from when I got her 18 months ago. I posted a question about treats which could be eaten by a chicken with no top beak. I posted a photo of her and for a while she was quite famous because she was such a graphic example of the horrors of de-beaking. I can't imagine a worse example. She also starred in an edition of the Battery Hen Welfare Trusts newsletter. Her disability was huge but she was such a big character. She was always gentle and would sit and 'talk' to me for ages. Every morning I would let her out of the run and she would go up to the shed with me to get the feed for the girls. Each morning, she would enjoy a grape, torn up into small pieces she could manage. She would then trot back down to the run and go back in with the other girls. My mornings will not be the same any more Thank you Norma for being such a pal. I will miss you terribly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Sorry to hear about Norma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauty-Box Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 So sorry to hear about Norma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Poor Norma that is so sad............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveypup Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Very sorry (((HUGS))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 really sorry about norma but pleased for her as she died in familier surroundings, she should be in chook heaven by now. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladylucan Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 I am really sorry to hear about Norma, she did sound like quite a character, I didnt get to read the first posts about her, but she obviously lived a much better life with you and it sounds like she will leave some very strong lasting memories for you to cherish x Big Hugs ((()))) for you all. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Awwww, bless. poor Norma Sounded like she had a lovely last morning though, dustbathing and amongst friends. Take comfort in the fact she had a lovely end with you and she was well loved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 I'm so sorry you lost Norma She would have had a wonderful life with you karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Oh no, I'm so sorry. Poor old Norma . Feel happy that she's had such a lovely time with you though. She must have been such a happy hen when she died after all that love and attention she's had with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 What a lovely life you gave Norma. I'm so sorry to read such sad news. She died a happy hen in a happy place. Very big hugs xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susiepoos Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 I'm so sorry to hear about Norma but she's had a wonderful life with you - it's so sad when a friend dies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet81 Posted September 16, 2007 Author Share Posted September 16, 2007 Thanks to all of you for your kind words on a sad day. It helps. I am hoping to take on another 3 girls from a rescue due in October so we do have something to look forward to. Pam xxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 I'm so sorry to hear about Norma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 She does sound a special girl...I'm so sad for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalikoo Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 I am so sorry to hear about Norma. I remember your first postings about her, I printed out her picture at the time and she is still on my office wall (she always makes me smile). I remember feeling very shocked but very happy she a found a lovely home with you. It sounds like you had a very special time together, your new hens are going to be very lucky girls. Big hugs XX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
