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I am a Master Composter and have spent more than a decade as a volunteer Community Compost adviser with Garden Organic and my local Council.
I'm a self employed Environmental Educator so I run workshops and events where I talk about compost, veg growing, chicken keeping, cooking, preserving and sustainable living. I also run crafts workshops and Forest School/outdoor play sessions in our wood.

We try to live a more self sufficient lifestyle here, as best we can, while still having a comfortable life and lots of fun.


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Wednesday 23 October 2013

Titch the poorly Hen


Titch the last Ex battery Hen has been looking slower, and frailer as the Autumn progressed - not ill exactly but slow moving and tired. 


A few days ago I found her hunched in the run, not wanting to move, with her friend Bunty standing close by.

Top Ginger Hen Babs was not showing any concern though - she was off digging in the newly cleared raised bed!

I decided to bring Titch in for some warmth and care so went off to set up a cat carrier inside. But  when I went back to collect her she was not in the run - and I could not find her anywhere. I looked around the wood but could not see her and it was not until the next day that I found her, caught up in some undergrowth and very chilled. I am amazed she survived outside over night!

As soon as I spotted her I picked Titch up and oh, how light she felt! And she sounded a bit wheezy. So I started her on some Baytril and took her down that evening to see Mike the vet, who gave me more Baytril and said to keep her warm and try and get her to eat.

I have a poorly house Hen at the moment :( Not sure if she will survive, but am doing my best to help her recover. So far she is still alive and looking a little brighter. .
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  1. Jan1 November 2013 at 17:30

    It sounds like you know exactly what to do. I hope that she recovers. Jx

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  2. Witch Hazel2 November 2013 at 12:03

    Sorry to hear that Titch is slowing down.
    Have you tried Nutridrops? We've found them very effective, and I always keep a bottle handy now.
    Hope she improves xxx

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  3. Compostwoman2 November 2013 at 23:21

    Jan and Hazel thank you - but sadly Titch died last night :( She had recovered well but had gone blind and then stopped eating ( despite my best efforts to help her :( ) and then had what looked like a heart attack last night

    Hazel I have Nutridrops :) and yes they are good stuff - but poor Titch was beyond their help I fear :(

    Still, she seemed happy enough as House Hen and was comfortable and happy until the night she died.

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