Luvachicken Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 I saw my lovely Gemma go to chicken heaven last night. She had had a lovely day, even if it was a bit hot, with all the treats that Peggy hasn't wanted to eat. I had noticed she had her beak open, but it was pretty hot, and the others had their beaks open too. In the evening I went to get the eggs and she was still panting, which I thought was strange because all the others were fine. Her comb looked a bit dark too. The next minute, she had a fit, which made her land in a comfy hollow, where I stroked her gently and she went to sleep. She almost made it to her 9th birthday. Sweet dreams, my dear little, chatty Gemma xx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 It’s always hard to let go, but it sounds like a good goodbye. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 I'm sorry to hear it, Luvachicken, she obviously meant a lot to you. What a lucky girl she was having you to look after her. RIP Gemma. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted July 17, 2021 Author Share Posted July 17, 2021 18 minutes ago, Daphne said: I'm sorry to hear it, Luvachicken, she obviously meant a lot to you. Thank you @Cat tails and @Daphne She did mean a lot and she was very special. Gemma would often sit on my lap, and no matter what I asked her, she would always reply. She was born strong and survived her crop operation that she needed after eating chicken bedding. Although expensive at the time, it saved her life and I'm glad that I paid out for it - even though the Head that I worked for then, said it would have been cheaper to put her out for the fox. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Oh this is so sad it’s brought tears to my eyes. I’m so sorry to hear you’ve had to say goodbye to Gemma but I’m glad she had a lovely last day, that it was quick and somewhere she felt safe and that you were there to give her a stroke. xxx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Non chicken-keeping folk can be very unthinking sometimes. I love the fact you said you could say anything to Gemma and she always replied; its a perfect tribute. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeramaSilly Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 Aw so sorry Luvachicken - sleep well Gemma. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueandwhite Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 So sorry to hear that. What a peaceful way to go. Lots of lovely memories. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
