Sick chicken??

The right thing to do though Mark, and I'm glad you made that decision

So sorry to read about your troubles Mark.  Very sad indeed.  Hope I never have the same, but obviously, thinking what would I do if I did.
Probably straight down to the vets.  Wouldn't have a clue how to despatch a hen, and probably wouldn't be in a fit state to do it anyway.
When we have any animal related tragedy, the vet has the problem of dealing with me too. I'm just hopeless at that sort of thing.
Hope I don't sound patronising, but credit where it's due, it must have been awful for you.

Thanks to the empathetic group that made very nice comments. My other two chickens are doing really well and laying regularly.
Just wondered can you give chickens too many pellets. They dont eat all I put out each day, just a thought that if the eggs get too big that may cause problems for them laying. Or is just all natural, and let it happen..........
Cheers 

Pellets should just be left for them to eat ad lib.  I think the feeder I use must contain at well over a week's supply.  I just top it up once a week. 

I thought this was Aunty's Job!!!

And very good she is at it too.


Sorry what's that my nose has changed colour?

 
Oh Roughlee! you gonna have to try harder than that to make up for all the time you have spent on that naughty step!