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Night night Hazel. May 18, 2017 17:10:28 GMT

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Post by Shirls on May 18, 2017 17:10:28 GMT

I'm sorry to say that Truffle's sister Hazel didn't make it. She did so well and I even arranged for a little check up with the vet, arranged for this morning. But, yesterday morning Hazel passed away. Gone to join Truffle who went 3 weeks ago to the day.

I'm so sorry Hazel, I really thought we had pulled you through.

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Last Edit: May 18, 2017 17:24:19 GMT by Shirls

Fly high: Billy Boy, Charlie, Harvey, JoJo, Joe, Lacey, Missy, Oscar, Pickle and Smudge.
RIP: Penny, Poppy, Lola, Georgie, Bea, Morgana, Phoebe, Truffle, Hazel, Tilly, Tuppence, Mollie and Hettie.

Sept 12, 2013 15:30:30 GMT starlingqueen Yellow Face Dynamo Posts: 5,933	Night night Hazel. May 18, 2017 17:38:59 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by starlingqueen on May 18, 2017 17:38:59 GMT So sorry shirls. What a sad time for you.

Jul 7, 2013 17:32:38 GMT ffiscool King of the Budgie Stud Posts: 15,555	Night night Hazel. May 18, 2017 20:06:12 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ffiscool on May 18, 2017 20:06:12 GMT Oh no, I'm so sorry RIP Hazel

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Night night Hazel. May 18, 2017 21:36:36 GMT via mobile

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Post by Marianne Marlow on May 18, 2017 21:36:36 GMT

I'm very sorry Shirls. Rest in peace Hazel. X

We are not Vets, Avian or otherwise. If you have any serious doubts about your budgies' health an appointment with an Avian vet should always be your first point of call.

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Oct 7, 2011 0:19:27 GMT Hezz Staff Member Posts: 34,100	Night night Hazel. May 18, 2017 23:46:41 GMT Shirls likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Hezz on May 18, 2017 23:46:41 GMT I am so sorry, Shirls. I thought by now that she was as well as she was going to be. Rest in peace, Hazel. Big hugs, Shirls. xx
	We are not Vets, Avian or otherwise. If you have any serious doubts about your budgies' health an appointment with an Avian vet should always be your first point of call. RIP Bluey 4/12/05 - 31/03/12 RIP Fluoro 22/09/12 - 28/12/12 RIP Smudge 1/03/10 - 8/07/15 RIP Sparky 24/04/11 - 03/10/17 MIA Misty 22/09/12 - 20/10/21 RIP Mango 03/12/13 - 20/05/23

Jul 29, 2012 8:40:04 GMT Shirls Double Factor Spangle Posts: 10,223	Night night Hazel. May 19, 2017 8:26:59 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Shirls on May 19, 2017 8:26:59 GMT Thank you guys. I feel so helpless and useless, keep losing my chickens through so many different circumstances. It seems it's just me experiencing all these losses. I never knew how hard keeping chooks would be.
	Fly high: Billy Boy, Charlie, Harvey, JoJo, Joe, Lacey, Missy, Oscar, Pickle and Smudge. RIP: Penny, Poppy, Lola, Georgie, Bea, Morgana, Phoebe, Truffle, Hazel, Tilly, Tuppence, Mollie and Hettie.

Nov 25, 2011 18:33:28 GMT samwiseg Staff Member Bird Fanatic Posts: 15,141	Night night Hazel. May 19, 2017 9:51:22 GMT Shirls likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by samwiseg on May 19, 2017 9:51:22 GMT Oh am sorry Shirls - rest assured its nothing you did or didn't do x RIP Hazel
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Night night Hazel. May 19, 2017 10:08:47 GMT

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Post by Hezz on May 19, 2017 10:08:47 GMT

It is not something you can be prepared for; such a big learning curve with all the different issues you have had to deal with. Are the Orpingtons more prone to respiratory problems, or perhaps something that these two, coming from the same place, where predisposed towards anyway?? Not a question I expect you are able to answer, but I really do wonder if your choice of chookies isn't adding to your woes.

They are so pretty, I can understand your preference, but maybe you need to consider your own ability to keep accepting losses, before looking towards restocking. Or .... finding another breeder. ??

Sorry, Shirls, if that is all a bit maudlin. Big hugs from me.

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Night night Hazel. May 19, 2017 10:25:06 GMT Marianne Marlow, Hezz, and 1 more like this

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Post by starlingqueen on May 19, 2017 10:25:06 GMT

I too think it is the breeder that is at fault and not you Shirls. You give them the best care you can and if that's not working then it must be weak chickens. Please don't blame yourself. Breeders don't control breeding. They are probably interbred several times over. Be kind to yourself and know they had a good life with you.

Oct 7, 2011 0:19:27 GMT Hezz Staff Member Posts: 34,100	Night night Hazel. May 19, 2017 10:30:54 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Hezz on May 19, 2017 10:30:54 GMT Well said, starlingqueen. I quite agree. xxxxx
	We are not Vets, Avian or otherwise. If you have any serious doubts about your budgies' health an appointment with an Avian vet should always be your first point of call. RIP Bluey 4/12/05 - 31/03/12 RIP Fluoro 22/09/12 - 28/12/12 RIP Smudge 1/03/10 - 8/07/15 RIP Sparky 24/04/11 - 03/10/17 MIA Misty 22/09/12 - 20/10/21 RIP Mango 03/12/13 - 20/05/23

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Night night Hazel. May 20, 2017 8:23:17 GMT Hezz and samwiseg like this

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Post by Shirls on May 20, 2017 8:23:17 GMT

My chookie breeder is one of the best. She breeds the best of every breed that she concentrates on. I can't fault her or her knowledge. She judges at shows and really knows her stuff. All chickens are prone to respiratory problems and they all, I understand, have weak hearts. None of my breeders chooks are interbred, she keeps them all separate and as I said 'knows her stuff'. I think my latest losses are due to poor ventilation in the coop.

Orpingtons, particularly Buff Orpingtons, are a hardy stock and I feel that the Blue Orpingtons (Truffle and Hazel) are not of the same ilk because of breeding in the special colour.

Last Edit: May 20, 2017 8:24:47 GMT by Shirls

Fly high: Billy Boy, Charlie, Harvey, JoJo, Joe, Lacey, Missy, Oscar, Pickle and Smudge.
RIP: Penny, Poppy, Lola, Georgie, Bea, Morgana, Phoebe, Truffle, Hazel, Tilly, Tuppence, Mollie and Hettie.

Oct 7, 2011 0:19:27 GMT Hezz Staff Member Posts: 34,100	Night night Hazel. May 20, 2017 9:48:05 GMT Shirls likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Hezz on May 20, 2017 9:48:05 GMT I am glad that is the case, Shirls. We do need to be able to trust in those we deal with, and you obviously feel that the breeder you deal with is one of the good ones. That is good to know. xx
	We are not Vets, Avian or otherwise. If you have any serious doubts about your budgies' health an appointment with an Avian vet should always be your first point of call. RIP Bluey 4/12/05 - 31/03/12 RIP Fluoro 22/09/12 - 28/12/12 RIP Smudge 1/03/10 - 8/07/15 RIP Sparky 24/04/11 - 03/10/17 MIA Misty 22/09/12 - 20/10/21 RIP Mango 03/12/13 - 20/05/23

Nov 25, 2011 18:33:28 GMT samwiseg Staff Member Bird Fanatic Posts: 15,141	Night night Hazel. May 20, 2017 10:05:41 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by samwiseg on May 20, 2017 10:05:41 GMT I think again when you start changing or watering down a breed such as the buff orpington to a different colour it may inherit other problems as a result? What breed of chicken do you put to a buff to get the blue colour Shirls?
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Jan 21, 2014 17:06:12 GMT jellybean Superior Sky Blue Posts: 9,523	Night night Hazel. May 20, 2017 11:57:46 GMT via mobile Shirls likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jellybean on May 20, 2017 11:57:46 GMT Im only just catching up with this Shirls. Im so sorry you lost Hazel. Rest in peace beautiful girl.
	R.I.P. Charlie - 29/6/11 - 21/8/13 R.I.P. Max - 26/1/2014 - 3/7/2019 R.I.P. Sam - 27/7/2019 - 7/2/2023

May 16, 2024 22:40:55 GMT Deleted Posts: 0	Night night Hazel. May 20, 2017 20:45:16 GMT via mobile Shirls likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on May 20, 2017 20:45:16 GMT I am sorry to read of Hazel's passing. What a shock for you and what a shame she didn't make it. You did your best Shirls and she was lucky to be loved so much. Fly high Hazel xxx

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