The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  LULAS DEAD!!!!          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Poultry Clinic Author Message Justine Joined: 20 Nov 2005 Posts: 31 Location: Shropshire Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 1:16 pm    Post subject: LULAS DEAD!!!! I went to give my girls their breakfast this morning (I have 4 chucks) and noticed my sussex buff was on the floor of the house. It was only on closer inspection that I saw she was dead. I can't believe this has happened - she was fine yesterday. She was poorly a month or so ago for a day but had recovered the day after and has been in apparent good health ever since. I have just disinfected the nest boxes and house - is there anything else I should do or worry about? Back to top Heather Moderator Joined: 22 Apr 2005 Posts: 3995 Location: West Sussex Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 1:42 pm    Post subject: It sometimes just happens like that Justine ((((((((((hugs))))))))))) hens do have very high blood pressure - I have had the same happen to one of mine that had never been sick Back to top Justine Joined: 20 Nov 2005 Posts: 31 Location: Shropshire Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 1:49 pm    Post subject: I am so upset. She was my favourite chicken and would follow me everywhere - and she was the best layer!! I am worried about getting another one because my Rhode Island bully (Gertie) is mean and vicious, attacking anything in sight. Back to top Diane Joined: 05 Feb 2006 Posts: 274 Location: Dorset Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 4:10 pm    Post subject: Why is it always the favourite who pops their clogs My commiserations to you. I went out for the day on Saturday and returned home to find my favourite tamest, sweetest natured hen dead as well. The other two are absolutely fine. Back to top Justine Joined: 20 Nov 2005 Posts: 31 Location: Shropshire Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 5:25 pm    Post subject: Is the fact she was only 18 months old anything to worry about? Back to top summayah Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 4289 Location: luton Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 7:15 pm    Post subject: So sorry you lost your girl, Justine. They can have a heart attack at any age ~ they have high blood pressure. What colour was her comb ~ it was blueish then it was a heart problem. Back to top Henwife Joined: 31 Jan 2006 Posts: 3455 Location: Monmouthshire Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 8:53 pm    Post subject: Another example of why we use the expression 'fell off her perch' which is what hens do. I'm not so sure of 'popped her clogs', but just be reassured that the others will be OK. RIRs are always horrid, so I won't keep them. Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 16087 Location: Hampshire Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 8:57 pm    Post subject: So sorry to hear that Justine. As the others said, they do just die sometimes. Back to top Justine Joined: 20 Nov 2005 Posts: 31 Location: Shropshire Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 8:28 am    Post subject: Thanks for all your support. Her comb was still pink when we buried her. It sounds silly but I had a terrible nights sleep thinking about Lula. My youngest daughter (2) cannot understand why she won't wake up - its so heartbreaking. However, my eldest daughter (4) cannot wait to get a replacement!! Life goes on eh?? Back to top summayah Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 4289 Location: luton Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 8:56 am    Post subject: Children do move on easily Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Poultry Clinic All times are GMT + 1 Hour Page 1 of 1 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group