13 Week EE Injured (17 wks now) ~Vet Update Not Good~ *Graphic Pics *

[Backyard Hencam]

You make me proud to be a woman.
My thoughts are with you as you recover from this ordeal.

 

[AngelzFyre]

My deepest sympathy to you and your son for your loss.
You took amazing care of this sweet girl and showed us all through your daily posts what love and caring for our beloved pets is all about.
A true tribute to your sweet hen if there ever was one.
God Bless!

 

[Lorimary]

I am so sorry. I wish that your entire support group could be there to give you a hug. I know just how much this support means, because people like these were there for my 'Smashy'. No outsider could know how helpful this is. Lori + Mary

(PMing U)

 

[Lolliegee]

I am incredibly touched by the multitude of caring responses. They are filled with so much compassion and sympathy that I just don't know how to respond. I think that I need some more time to process everything that has happened.

I am utterly exhausted. I believe my body has decided it no longer needs to store extra energy and that it's time for me to rest. I'm going to bed in a few minutes here, but didn't want to go without acknowledging everyone here. I will check in again tomorrow with a more coherent response.

THANK YOU!

 

[farrier!]

 

[dlhunicorn]

Quote:
I did not read further after this post and if I am repeating someone else my excuses:
Was this an avian/poultry vet? I ask because of the underlined quotation above and the following (university of georgia):
http://interests.caes.uga.edu/drought/articles/hotchick.htm
(article excerpt "Keeping hot chickens cool")
"... Normally, the chicken's body temperature is 104-107oF, but will fluctuate somewhat depending upon the temperature of its environment. There is a lot of margin for error on the low side; in cold weather a chicken's body temperature can drop as low as 73oF before death occurs. However, there is much less flexibility on the high side. The upper lethal limit on body temperature is 113-117oF. The chicken must be able to get rid of excess body heat quickly or it is in trouble..."
I have to run out for an appt. but wanted to post that...
so sorry you lost her (((hugs)))

 

[NancyBrew]

Hi Sheila,

Just checking in today and hoping you slept all right, a well deserved long sleep will help!

I hope ou have had some to process this all and realize what an incredible job you did trying to save Sassafras.

GROUP HUG!

Nancy

 

[Cetawin]

The vet did what? That is in normal range for a chicken...especially with what she has been through.

EGADS I hate some vets...was this an avian vet? It could not have been ... no way.


I am so sorry.

 

[WingingIt]

I'm sorry, Sheila.

You're amazing woman who obviously goes well 'above and beyond' for her family, animal and human alike. I've been reading this thread the whole time and cheering you both on and I'm been truly astonished at everything you were willing and able to do for her. I'm glad she's no longer suffering and we (and she) know that you truly did EVERYTHING you could have for her.

I'm sure the adrenalin will go now and you'll have a crash of sorts. Just know that we're here to listen and lend a shoulder anytime.

T

 

[sangel4you]

Sheila, I am so sorry for your loss of little Jennifer!!! At least she is comfortable now in chickie heaven! You did such a fantastic job with, I think many of us would have given up during one of her many "bumps" in the road. Do you have any decent pictures of her when she was healthy? I think she deserves an honorary picture of the week for all the two of you have been through, and all the hope you have given to all of us here in Chickitopia!
Warmest wishes.