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  • Gone to Chooky Heaven

    Sadly my ex-batt Tilly has gone off to the big chicken coop in the sky this afternoon.
    She was unwell about 3 months ago, however came back from that and was laying quite well 3-4 a week. The eggs all had a dent in one side where the shell was rough or thin.
    On Friday noticed she was "waddling" and felt quite a gross swelling all round her abdomen. This has got worse over the weekend though she has been eating and drinking and out scratching and eating worms even this morning.
    By lunchtime she had adopted the "penguin" stance so I rushed her off to the vet who felt as I did that there was little to be done so she was quietly put to sleep.
    She's had 20 months of freedom and being a proper happy chicken so I felt this was the most dignified finale for her.
    R.I.P. Tilly
    Last edited by Suechooks; 10-08-2009, 04:48 PM.

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    sorry sue - she had a great life there with you
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    • #3
      Sorry to hear this news Sue, you can be happy that you gave her a lovely second half to her life

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      • #4
        Sorry to hear your bad news ..20 month's of being a proper chook..eating worm's you say...well she wouldn't have been able to do that in a batt cage!
        (((((((((((((((( BIG HUGS TO YOU )))))))))))))))
        Last edited by ginger ninger; 10-08-2009, 05:24 PM.

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        • #5
          Oh, sorry to hear about Tilly . 20 Months freedom was a great way for her to forget her year 'inside.'
          All the best - Glutton 4 Punishment
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          • #6
            So sorry to hear about Tilly. I'm sure she had a very happy 20 months with you. (((((big hugs)))))

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            • #7
              sorry to hear {{{hugs}}} but bet she sure enjoyed those 20 months though
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              • #8
                Sorry to hear that. 20 Months is a good innings for an ex-batt, considering what they've gone through.
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                • #9
                  Sorry for your news Sue!xxx
                  the fates lead him who will;him who won't they drag.

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