Henypenny Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 (edited) Upon doing my usual checks on my ladies this morning, I was horrified to find that Holly my 24 week old lavender araucana had died overnight I am totally shell shocked, I purchased two lavender araucana's from the Wernlas Collection 5 weeks ago, both appeared to be in excellent health, they both lived together in a brand new eglu, I gave them fresh water and food every day and the whole eglu was jet washed and scrubbed every weekend. Holly appeared to be eating fine, and there was no indication of respiratory distress, her comb (what I could see through her fluffy hair do) look firm and red(ish) considering that she was not laying yet. There has been no sign of red mite or anything else sinister Im devestated, Ive only kept Hens since August and am petrified that I may have done something wrong, im also worried for her companion - Heidi who looks lost without her sister, but she is far too small to consider moving her into the cube with the big girls. What should I do? my Husband says I should ring Wernlas but I need to make sure that it is nothing Ive done wrong first Edited November 26, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I'm sorry to hear about Holly. It sounds like you have done everything right re hen keeping. I think that ringing the breeders is a good idea, to see what they say. (((hugs))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Oh no Poor you and poor Holly Is this one of the chooks that came fom Wernlas the same day that I got mine? I hope your other girls are alright, but I would ring them and tell them what has happened, they may be able to suggest something take care, karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Sorry I should have added it sounds like you were doing everything right for your chooks please don't blame yourself karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 It certainly doesn't sound like you've done anything wrong at all. It sounds, sadly, like one of those things but I agree, phone Wernlas to let them know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 (edited) Phone them Henypenny, you have done nothing wrong at all. Its a horrible shock to find a hen has died overnight - it happened to me not so long ago,so you really have my sympathies Edited November 23, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Sorry to hear your sad news As everyone has said, it sounds as if you have done all the right things, so try not to blame yourself We had 3 of our girls from Wernlas and they were so helpful, give them a ring and just tell them what has happened, just to be on the safe side. Take care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 You poor thing. You are right to ring the breeder and let them know, especially if you bought her recently - they may even offer you a replacement. Chooks have a lighter hold on life than most animals, and it's not unknown for them to die suddenly in the night, it's usually down to a heart attack. I'm so sorry to hear your news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 What a shock! I am sorry. It sounds as if you have done everything right. I would give the Wernlas Collection a ring. They might be prepared to offer a replacement as you had not had her for long. They will probably appreciate feedback anyway.....if there is a problem with their hens, they will want to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puffball Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 *hugs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 so sorry, what a shock. Definitely ring the breeder and see if they can shed any light on it/or if they have had any other reports. Its nothing you have done to cause this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicki9 Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 What a shock. You have my sympathy. You have done nothing wrong, please contact the breeder and see what they say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henypenny Posted November 23, 2007 Author Share Posted November 23, 2007 Thank you all so much for your reassurance and support, I have rang the Wernlas collection, the lady was very nice, she was also as shocked as me, the only explanation that we could come up with is that it was a heart attack. She has asked me to observe Heidi (my other araucana) over the weekend and to ring her back next week. I am going to try and organise a companion for Heidi as she looks so lonely, unfortunately wernlas have no araucanas left , they are going to let me know what suitable alternatives they have for me to purchase next week. Thanks again for all your support Nia x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I've only just seen this and wanted to say how sorry I am and that I hope you do manage to find a replacement x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 This lady has araucanas, and also might know of another breeder in yoru area: Ky Firland (Arucana Club secretary) 01352 720043 She has lavendar and black chickens both as bantams and full size chickens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henypenny Posted November 23, 2007 Author Share Posted November 23, 2007 Thanks Claret, I will give them a ring tomorrow and let you know how I get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodle Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 How upsetting for you. I hope you get a new friend for Heidi. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henypenny Posted November 26, 2007 Author Share Posted November 26, 2007 A Huge thank you to Claret who put me in touch with Ky Therland the Araucana club secretary. I spoke with her on Saturday, she was very reassuring and been as though she only lives about twenty minutes away from me I decided to pop round after work this evening and guess what?................. I came away with two new girlies - Hannah, another Lavender Araucana and Hillary, a black Araucana so Heidi is no longer lonely. They are all snuggled up asleep already, fingers crossed it stays as peaceful when they get up tomorrow Thank you again to everyone who sent their support and kind wishes, I would have been lost without you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 That's fantastic news, congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
