I woke up at 6 to watch a repeated episode of the bill that I missed. then at 8 I went to the chook house because I couldn't see Sally anywhere. She was still in her nest box unable to jump down. (I had lifted her up there last night) There wasn't any shit on the straw which figures because she hasn't been eating. Anyway I put her on the ground she eagerly followed me when I called but managed at few hops and then stopped and swayed off balance. So I lifted her and carried her down to the pond where the food was. I placed her by the food bowl and she just stood there and took a few steps so she ended up with her feet in the freezing cold water. Normally she is frightened of water..So I said she was silly and put her on the other lawn in a bit of sun. I watched her for a bit and her eyes kept closing and she kept falling asleep but I dont think she was alseep..so I took her inside to try tempt her with a bit of cheese. Normally she goes mad for cheese. when she saw the yellow her eyes lit up and she hopped towards me. I held out a bit of cheese and it dropped to the floor. She bent down to peck it up but about 1/4 of a cup of pale brown liquid literally poured out of her mouth. It smelt really bad. I rang my Mom and said Im taking Sally to the vets so then she freaking fussed over me saying drive carefully and etc. While I was on the phone I watched Sally close he eyes and then make loud gurrgeling noises. I said got to go to my mom and hung up because Sally's neck was having jerks in all ways. I put her in the carrier and she sat down. Got in my car and drove us to the vets. I know they're not experienced enough with Chickens but I had decided to just put her down because it wasnt very fair on Sally. The vets said they were fully booked until 11. 30 so I stormed out of the vets with Sally and sat in my car. I then looked at my petrol gauge and thought fuck Im not gunna get home with no petrol. I rang my Mom and said I would probably break down on the way home and that there was no way I could get back to the vets for 11.30. I didn't have any money. She suggested that I go to Grandads house (5 mins away). I hated the idea of asking to borrow ten dollars from my grandad. But I went there and asked him for ten dollars and he gave me 20 once I had explained about Sally. He said and Its not a loan too. I felt really bad but he was being so kind. He sat me down and gave me a drink because I was about to cry. Then I said wellIve got to go home and have a shower and get ready. (I was still half in my pjs) I took Sally home and put her on the grass in the sun (it is fully out now). Tried to tempt her with some cheese and more liquid came out except this time its kind of like globby and paste like. Iunno..but I just dont want her hurting. She knows who I am still and still looks up when I call her name. Shes alert and trying to eat. It breaks my heart to see her try to eat and then the fluid pour out and then she doesnt even try to eat. She must be so hungry. Iunno what to do. Im pretty calm atm though.
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oh hala.i hope sally will b alright.