Why is she dead, I'm heartbroken

[Chook-A-Holic]

Sorry about the loss of your little friend. Sometimes things like this happens and there is nothing that no one could have done to prevent it. Animals hide their weakness and sickness so well to survive. Just be thankful for the time and the good times that she brought you. The good times will bring a smile to your face, even in hard times.

I recently found out that my 2yr. old Maine Coon has a heart murmur and may not live but about another year. I was devastated, yes this 48yr old man was bawling. She has been my little indoor companion since I got her from the no-kill shelter at just 2mos. old. She gets in the shower with me, drinks from the kitchen faucet etc. This cat loves water! I was being overprotective at first not letting her get overexcited or stressed. I finally decided to let her be and be herself. If she goes tomorrow I will know that she had the best life that I could allow her to have. Sometimes maybe it's best if we don't know about a sickness and just let them live normally in the time that they do have. I as you will miss my little friend when she is gone.

I do hope you feel better.

 

[3chimama]

I am so very sorry for your loss. They do become like our children don't they? Sounds like you gave her a wonderful life...

 

[greathorse]

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Forgive me saying this but frankly you seem a bit obsessed with your birds. Not sure that is all that healthy for you or the birds. I dont think your husband was trying to be insensitive when indicating you could get another bird. I think he was trying to help.

Chickens come and go and it is a fact of life with them.

 

[ParrotsNPullets]

So sorry to hear you lost your Millie.

We recently lost one of our 1 year old hens out of the blue and it was very hard to believe, being my first chickens and my first loss... I can't think of anything either besides maybe a bite or something toxic.

Sometimes things like this happen, despite our best efforts.

 

[caralouise1974]

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I'm not sure this is fair. I lost my gorgeous Henrietta in January and I was devastated. For a couple of weeks I couldn't stop crying whenever I thought about her. And I have a very full and busy life (a small daughter, a stressful career, happy marriage, lots of friends and family), so don't consider myself to be obsessive over my chickens to an unhealthy extent.

And, by the way, my husband was very understanding. He knows how I feel about my girls... they are PETS, just like a cat or dog would be. And no-one would think me weird if I cried over a lost pet dog would they?

People are allowed to love their chickens... there's nothing unhealthy about it!

 

[chickenzoo]

Unfortunatly chickens can just up and die. Heart attack is often the cause..... common in most unexplained deaths, unpreventable. I have lost a few in the last few days, thinking due to heat. They were all in great body condition, no signs of illness, I have a fan on and they are well shaded, full feed, full water...... just died. : ( So sorry for your loss, it hurts terribly.....

 

[rancher hicks]

I am sorry for your loss. Unfortunately it is the nature of chickens and chicken keeping. While they make nice pets they are not as hardy as a dog or cat. They can be but not usually. With out an autopsy it would be hard to tell what happened to your poor girl.. Just had a friend lose a nice rooster that her husband (a non chicken person) was fond of. Only a few months old.
There are just to many natural and unnatural things that can take our pets lives.

Remember of all the folks who could have had Millie it was you and I'm sure she was happy for her short time with you.

Hope you feel better soon, there are others waiting to experience your kindness. Don't make them wait to long.

Rancher

 

[feather2]

Thank you all. It really does help to have all your support. I am not suicidal or anything....just very sad. My pets touch an inner side to me as they are so innocent and naive. I have four wonderful children that are very successful, but this was something I put my heart into and I feel like I failed her. I just wish I had known she was sick or had some inkling things were not right. Thanks again for your support.

 

[sian]

You didn't fail her at all and don't even think that! As someone who keeps chickens and other livestock for a part of my income, yes get attached and take great care, but at the end of the day, the circle of life goes on......and be prepared for that.

 

[hollywoodchick]

At the end of the day, be it dog, cat, chicken or lizard....some just get to us more than others. I know in my life of caring for and loving all my critters, some just go way before I am ready to let go. They stay in my heart forever, I call them Soul Pets. and its kind strange, that each and every time I have lost a special one, I swear in hindsight, they gave me a look the last time I saw them..and I know they were saying good bye. I feel for all that depart, and yes, it is a fact of life and you do learn to accept it, never easy (and if i is, why do you even have them, eh?) but some do just get under our skin...for whatever reason. Sorry for your Millie...no doubt she is waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge...cause she was loved.