Lovemychooks Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 My favourite chicken, Colonel, died on Sunday night She hadn't been well for a few days, all she was doing was drinking all the time (i'd never seen a chicken drink so much) and not eating, even when I gave her mealworms she ate a couple and no more. This wasn't like her, she was always the one that would take my arm off for mealworms, and I went to let them out yesterday and she had died. Even as I write this tears are streaming down my face (i'm at work and thank god no-one has come in), I had planned to take her to the vet yesterday afternoon but she died yesterday morning. I feel so guilty that I didn't do anything sooner She was one of my original ex-batts and did live, free range, for 6 months so i'm glad of that but sad that she's gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 So sorry to hear your news. Its only natural to be sad so have a good cry. But remember you gave her a good home and a great final six months, so remember the good times and smile too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodle Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 So sorry to hear your sad news Sounds like she had a very happy six months with you x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 I am sorry. I know how hard it is....I lost one of my favourites last week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 virtual hugs xxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susiepoos Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 so sorry to hear your sad news but comfort yourself with the fact she had a very happy life with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Don't worry about having a good cry - we all do it. She knew 6 months as a free and happy hen - she'll be a chicken angel now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted October 16, 2007 Author Share Posted October 16, 2007 Thanks for all your kind words, it's really good to know that there are so many good people around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 That's very sad, but don't feel guilty. If you couldn't see anything obviously wrong with her apart from lack of appetite it's unlikely the vet would have been able to do anything, and at least she was spared the trauma of a trip there and maybe being dosed with stuff - she died peacefully. She had six very happy months, and was obviously much loved. PS: If anyone comes in, just say you were rubbing your eye and you must have had some perfume/handcream/soap/whatever on your hand because it's really made your eyes water, gosh I look as if I've been crying, don't I! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted October 16, 2007 Author Share Posted October 16, 2007 Thanks Olly. That's a good point, i'l remember that !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bantam of the Opera Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Im very sorry for your loss, I lost my favourite chicken yesterday so i understand. I cried my eyes out too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted October 16, 2007 Author Share Posted October 16, 2007 Thanks Jem. I never realised how quickly they would become part of my life.....they are so entertaining and so affectionate....i'm proud to be a chicken mum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 I'm so sorry for your loss but I agree with what everybody else said - you gave her the best six months after her not so great start in life and she will have died a very happy chicky. You will have such wonderful memories of her too. Sending you a big hug. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted October 16, 2007 Author Share Posted October 16, 2007 Thanks Diane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 So sorry to hear about Colonel, At least she had happiness with some one who loved her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted October 16, 2007 Author Share Posted October 16, 2007 Thanks Lisa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Oh dear, I'm so sorry. I've only had mine a month but already I'd be devastated if anything happened to one of them. As the others have said, you can take comfort from the fact she had a lovely last 6 months with you in a wonderful loving environment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 I'm sorry to hear you have lost Colonel these little feathery ladies leave a big hole when they go karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Just want to echo what everyone else has said. Be proud that you gave her liberty and love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
