So, sadly we believe this is her last day with us. If still "alive" by nightfall, my husband will euthanize her. Her breastbone is hugely visible beneath her skin, she has just wasted away.
I feel badly, thinking we should have done something sooner, but we just didn't know she was that ill until we first picked her up two weeks ago.
I have three Teary-eyed 4-H'ers at my house today. The youngest, age9, has her wrapped in an old sweatshirt, just rocking her. Her eyes are closed and she moves her head a little. She was unable to stand on her own this morning but did make it up into the coop last night. I feel kind of silly, as most folks would say "it's just a chicken" but I know that you here realize that is not totally true.
I feel badly, thinking we should have done something sooner, but we just didn't know she was that ill until we first picked her up two weeks ago.
I have three Teary-eyed 4-H'ers at my house today. The youngest, age9, has her wrapped in an old sweatshirt, just rocking her. Her eyes are closed and she moves her head a little. She was unable to stand on her own this morning but did make it up into the coop last night. I feel kind of silly, as most folks would say "it's just a chicken" but I know that you here realize that is not totally true.
