PLEASE HELP TILLY!!!

[StacieLee]

My grandfather's hen had eight chicks. One appeared a bit slow and helpless. I was told by him that he believes she may be blind. I've never had a chicken before, but I was asked if I'd want to raise her and I immediately said yes. I got her yesterday and she seemed fine, but now she's lethargic. She twitches in her sleep, as well. I don't know what to do. I already love her so much. Please help me.

 

[StacieLee]

Disregard this post. My Tilly just passed away.

 

[acemario]

Sorry to hear! You've just got to remember that this is natural. That's why they have so many chicks!!! Tilly will thank you in heaven for giving her a nice last day.

 

[iwhoswhat]

so sorry

I started with 6 baby chicks....I only have one now, my Paisley.....he is 19 weeks old now. It does hurt so much when you lose them.

 

[StacieLee]

Thank you both. I'm still trying to calm down. She died in my hand. It's strange how something you've had for such a short time can have such a big effect. I already miss her peeps. It seems so quiet now.

 

[calichicken]

Thank you both. I'm still trying to calm down. She died in my hand. It's strange how something you've had for such a short time can have such a big effect. I already miss her peeps. It seems so quiet now.

So sorry for your loss! These little ones steal our hearts so quickly!

 

[iwhoswhat]

Thank you both. I'm still trying to calm down. She died in my hand. It's strange how something you've had for such a short time can have such a big effect. I already miss her peeps. It seems so quiet now.

My Cher loved to be loved on and would make a cooing sound when I would pet her or talk to her. I have always wanted chickens but, I didn't have any idea how attached my heart would be to them. I totally understand how you feel.