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Barnyard Buddies:  Had to euthanize my 10.5 yo pet turkey hen  |
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fiddlers wife
True Blue Farmgirl
248 Posts
ginny
pacific
mo
USA
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 Posted - Sep 22 2008 : 07:48:06 AM
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I knew the day would come, but I selfishly hoped that she'd die in her sleep or something. Came home from out of town to find her unable to walk, unable to even stand, with her right leg stretched out behind her. She had been flapping her wings trying to get up, I guess, and one wing was damaged. Broke my heart. My vet euthanized her late last night and she died in my arms, which is where she liked to be.
Sounds funny, but Ernie was such a neat bird. She had more personality than some people I know! She was a Valentine's Day gift from my hubby and, I must say, my favorite (which is something only fellow Farmgirls could understand).
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
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Posted - Sep 22 2008 : 08:17:01 AM
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| Ginny, I'm sorry you lost your pet. What an unusual one, too. She must have been quite a turkey. |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
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Annika
USA
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bushelnpeck
True Blue Farmgirl
262 Posts
Debbie
Sparks
Nv
USA
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Posted - Sep 22 2008 : 09:48:35 AM
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Never gets any easier, losing our babies, does it. I am sorry, be comforted...Debbie
Farmgirl Sister #324
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fiddlers wife
True Blue Farmgirl
248 Posts
ginny
pacific
mo
USA
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Posted - Sep 22 2008 : 10:04:12 AM
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Thanks, girls.
It sounds funny, I know, but she really was a hoot. I never knew another turkey so I don't know if her behaviors were unique to her or if all turkeys are like that, but she was quite personable very funny in her younger days. I really enjoyed having her around and her large presence will be missed.
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
1319 Posts
audrey
cheyenne
wy
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Posted - Sep 22 2008 : 2:52:20 PM
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So sorry to hear of your loss. It sounds like she had a good home with you and that she went with love surrounding her.
Audrey
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Kris Sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
131 Posts
Kris
Chickamauga
Ga.
USA
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Posted - Sep 22 2008 : 3:36:28 PM
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| What a happy turkey she must have been. And to have been a Valentines gift, too. I'm sure she will be missed. |
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fiddlers wife
True Blue Farmgirl
248 Posts
ginny
pacific
mo
USA
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Posted - Sep 23 2008 : 2:51:36 PM
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She did have a good home and she was spoiled rotten. She had a 107 lb German Shepherd and a Canada goose as her best friends. All that's left is the goose, and I suspect she's lonely.
I got a Blue Slate turkey this spring and she's pretty neat but doesn't have Ernie's personality, so I guess she was one in a million. She was the goodwill ambassador for Healthy Kids Day at the YMCA five years running. It was so much fun to see little kids' faces light up when they came face to face with a real live turkey!
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
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Posted - Sep 24 2008 : 4:15:17 PM
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| Oh Ginny I am so sorry for your loss... (tears) |
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MaryP
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mary
Coeur d'Alene
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Sep 26 2008 : 10:40:33 AM
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I'm very sorry for your loss. Ten years is a long time to spend with a pet (I've had to put down two 19 year old cats so I know how it feels) and makes their loss even harder. Hopefully someday you'll find another special turkey.
I have a 'guard banty' that is happy to take on/attack a 120 pound dog, 250 pound human, or anything else that gets near her! She's such a hoot, I doubt I'll find such a character for a long time. :-) |
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fiddlers wife
True Blue Farmgirl
248 Posts
ginny
pacific
mo
USA
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Posted - Sep 27 2008 : 06:25:45 AM
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Mary,
isn't it funny how some of them just stand out from the others? I have such great memories of that crazy turkey - I really ought to write a children's book.
Your little banty hen does sound like a character!
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Tapestry
True Blue Farmgirl
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Cheryl
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Sep 27 2008 : 9:10:28 PM
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I'm so sorry ginny that you lost your sweet pet. It's amazing how much joy pets bring into our lives no matter what kind of animal they are. I've had pet rats before and people thought they were just creepy but my Templeton was an amazing little guy. I loved him dearly and was very sad when he passed. Big farm girl huggzz to you!
Happy farmgirl sister #353
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chickabella
True Blue Farmgirl
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D. A.
Austin... ish,
Texas
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EnchantedWoodsGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
959 Posts
Kathy
New Jersey
USA
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Posted - Sep 29 2008 : 1:34:52 PM
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I had to have my pet turkey put down this summer and it broke my heart. They are very smart and loveable animals. I am sorry for your loss- I swear my turkey understood every word I said to her!
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
Farmgirl Sister #59
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