Five-month old Australorp suddenly lame. Update: Now another pullet going lame!

[AntiqueB]

I am deeply sorry for your loss. May lived a much longer life, with a much higher quality, thanks to you and your unwavering care. May we all be surrounded by such love and devotion from birth to death. Rest well, little May.

Hugs to both you and Su-Su. She must be grieving, as well.

 

[Allsfairinloveandbugs]

Very sorry May's fight has reached its end. I had fully hoped and believed that after she (mostly) recovered from complete paralysis, she would be ok. The devil you know (lymphoid leukosis) may be better than the devil you don't (mareks disease), but both are surely devils.

And you are no mere "housekeeper", azygous. The care you provided May was beyond extraordinary. We who watched will not forget. Rest In Peace beautiful, gentle little May.

 

[Goosebaby]

I’ve been reading this silently for awhile, trying to learn and find clues to what’s going on with one of my ganders, I’m so sorry you lost Sweet May, she lived a wonderful life for how well cared for she was and she knows how deeply she is loved and cared for. You are a blessing to your flock.

 

[HiEverybirdy]

Peaceful journey, May. What a life you led! Few beings experience – and inspire – so much compassion and camaraderie.

Sorry, @azygous. Thank you for sharing May with us.

 

[micstrachan]

I am so very sorry you lost May, even though we knew it was coming. I am glad her suffering is over. You did an amazing, wonderful job with her. Thank you for sharing the journey with us.

 

[micstrachan]

I have power failures when it's raining, snowing, windy, and sunny and calm and clear. I have power failures on Christmas, Easter, and my birthday. I bought a generator twenty years ago, used it once, and sold it. They're more trouble than they're worth. I have a good brain, it runs on very little non-polluting fuel, and I just figure out work-arounds when I have no power.

I like your approach.

 

[Perris]

May's suffering has ended.

She is at peace, having been loved and cared for so much better than most. I hope your heart heals soon.

 

[azygous]

Thanks to everyone for the moral support. I'm feeling better about delivering May from her suffering. She had six more months of life than she would have if we hadn't fought against the illness the way we did.

 

[Sally PB]

She had six more months of life than she would have if we hadn't fought against the illness the way we did.

You and she have left us all a wonderful legacy as well.

Hugs!

 

[cate1124]

May's suffering has ended.

So very sorry. You were a devoted and knowledgeable caregiver who did everything possible to restore her to a worthwhile life. Some issues are simply beyond our ability to influence, try as we might. And you tried mightily. May she rest in peace; may you rest, and be at peace.