RIP Matilda the Brave

[Cryss]

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Matilda the Brave. 3/10/19-1/8/22. The first to explore a new area, a new item, a new food. A White Leghorn with a voice you instantly recognized.

Last summer during a heat wave Matilda was doing poorly. Investigation revealed waterbelly aka ascites. Incurable, but I was able to drain it to make her comfortable. I needed to do it a second time that summer. She was happy as a clam till October when it flared up again. Probably the stress of molting brought it on this time. Once again We made her comfortable, happy as a clam.
Last night she was strutting around talking to the other hens. This afternoon I saw her huddled into a ball, tail down, looking so miserable I knew it wasn’t good. As soon as Bern got home from work we proceeded to begin a draining procedure. Usually she sits quietly but this time she was trying to get away. Suddenly she stopped struggling and I realized nothing was draining. My brave Matilda had passed away in my arms.
We knew this was coming but it just seems too soon.
Rest In Peace Matilda the Brave.

 

[sourland]

Sorry for your loss.

 

[21hens-incharge]

I am so sorry you lost such a sweet little hen.

 

[Tired old Rooster]

Sorry for your loss. Seems like she was quite a gal.

 

[M-H-Fielding]

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Matilda the Brave. 3/10/19-1/8/22. The first to explore a new area, a new item, a new food. A White Leghorn with a voice you instantly recognized.

Last summer during a heat wave Matilda was doing poorly. Investigation revealed waterbelly aka ascites. Incurable, but I was able to drain it to make her comfortable. I needed to do it a second time that summer. She was happy as a clam till October when it flared up again. Probably the stress of molting brought it on this time. Once again We made her comfortable, happy as a clam.
Last night she was strutting around talking to the other hens. This afternoon I saw her huddled into a ball, tail down, looking so miserable I knew it wasn’t good. As soon as Bern got home from work we proceeded to begin a draining procedure. Usually she sits quietly but this time she was trying to get away. Suddenly she stopped struggling and I realized nothing was draining. My brave Matilda had passed away in my arms.
We knew this was coming but it just seems too soon.
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Awww, I'm so sorry! She looks so sweet in the pics

 

[JedJackson]

I'm sorry you lost Matilda. But you cared for her well and she was a happy hen while she was alive because of it.

 

[BY Bob]

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Matilda the Brave. 3/10/19-1/8/22. The first to explore a new area, a new item, a new food. A White Leghorn with a voice you instantly recognized.

Last summer during a heat wave Matilda was doing poorly. Investigation revealed waterbelly aka ascites. Incurable, but I was able to drain it to make her comfortable. I needed to do it a second time that summer. She was happy as a clam till October when it flared up again. Probably the stress of molting brought it on this time. Once again We made her comfortable, happy as a clam.
Last night she was strutting around talking to the other hens. This afternoon I saw her huddled into a ball, tail down, looking so miserable I knew it wasn’t good. As soon as Bern got home from work we proceeded to begin a draining procedure. Usually she sits quietly but this time she was trying to get away. Suddenly she stopped struggling and I realized nothing was draining. My brave Matilda had passed away in my arms.
We knew this was coming but it just seems too soon.
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Rest in peace Matilda.

I am so very sorry for your loss.