My Ivy.. Latest Relapse...She's Gone

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Oh, Suzie, I'm so sorry about your hen! Your messages were much appreciated! You know I have my crippled BR rooster, Zane. After battling infection after infection in his hock joint, finally, we hit on the right powerful antibiotic and that infection is gone and hasn't been back since. I adore Zane, but if I had it to do over again, I doubt I'd try so hard to save it. Zane seems to enjoy life, but it's not without effort on our part, keeping him entertained, feeding him treats, letting his special girlfriend visit him from time to time, cutting his nails, spurs and beak so they don't become overgrown, using DE on him regularly because he can't dustbathe, etc. We tried so long to save him that in the end, we couldn't let him go. He's an angel with barred wings, that boy. Again, I know exactly where you are right now, emotionally. Your girl was much loved and cherished during her stay with you and that's the best way to look at it, I believe.
 
Many thanks for your kind words Cynthia - strangely enough it was a massive hock infection that led me to my decision for Kenny - she was named Kenny because she was the largest of the hatchlings and I was convinced she was a male - uh oh -wrong decision, she remained as Kenny as that was the name she responded to, she had problems form the beginning but I thought I could perform miracles - however I didn't work but at least I can say I tried. She was never going to be normal and that became apparent within the first few weeks - but it was hard to say that we would give up on her - she was laying eggs until a few days ago and she has always been so gentle, hated rain and water, a true lady! She has been drinking, eating and pooping normally but it is her time to rest now - it is us left behind that are upset - she will be rested and not in any pain and that is all I can ask or want for her - she is worth the heartache though!
Tell Ivy to keep surprising you.... she will if our wishes come true - all the best to you both
Suzie
 
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Hi Cyn, I'm sorry to hear that Ivy is not doing well. Thank you for the short clips of her that you posted.
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She is such a pretty gal, still interested in her world, and loving to be around her friends, you and Tom. I hope you two are hanging in there. Ivy has been so lucky to be part of your family. I hope, when its time, that she just slips away peacefully.
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Val
 
Thanks, Val. Honestly, I expected her to be gone by yesterday, but that tough girl just clings to life. She made it up the ramp into the coop on her own tonight and DH just checked on them...she is not on the first rung of the ladder roost, which is about a foot off the floor, but on the fourth one up, the coveted spot that seems to always be reserved for the head hen. I know she won't make it this time, but she has a strong constitution, and won't go without a good fight. You can't tell from the videos, but there is no meat at all on her keel, only a huge tight ball in her abdomen.
 
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Oh but I do understand dear lady! I surely do!
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It's because IVY hasn't given up. And until she does, I don't believe for a second that you'll give up either. Ivy will tell you when she's ready Cyn. And you'll know when this is what she is saying. Until that day comes, simply cherish what time you have with her.

Because in the end, isn't all that really matters is that we care, that we love them, and that they love us? Non chicken people will never understand this simply because they've never had the soul of a chicken touch their hearts. I feel sorry for those people.
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How hollow and lacking their lives must be. Sure, it hurts like all H**l to loose one of these special little lives. But I'd far rather face the loss than to never have known them at all.

I'll still send along my prayers for you and Ivy both Cyn. May you find the strength to face each day as it comes, no matter what events may be contained in each day.
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Serrin, with her wonderful way with words, said it better than I could. There is something about the connection when they look you straight in the eye- Bless Ivy!!!
 
I did the same thing with Betty Cyn. She and BJ roo were so beautifully bonded and I knew they did not want to part. She leaned against him and he never left her side. I tried everything the vets told me to try (various antibiotics). Bought her some good times but eventually she got so weak and it was then that I sought the hysterectomy route so they could continue to be together (I didn't do that prior because she was extremely anxious to the point of seeming like she would expire even on a good day at the vets and if something so dramatic could be avoided, I thought it should be avoided). Only she was too weak at that point to make it and BJ and I lost her. BJ nearly died too. It was heartbreaking. I wish I had the power to make them all well.
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Serrin, my friend, you do have a way with words. Thanks to all of you offering your well-wishes for Ivy.

When everyone was let out, Ivy stayed inside for a long time. When I checked on her, she was in the pop doorway and Lexie was at the top of the ramp; they had their faces together and I swear you could see the concern in Lexie's eyes. I let them out in the yard together without the others so they could get to the sweet young grass that is popping up all over. Ivy is moving very slowly, but she's moving.
 

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