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Good bye, Ffowlyn, my little chicken pig!

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Wiebke

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Sadly, I have lost Ffowlyn to a bad overnight case of bloat/blockage; she was too far gone to attempt saving her. It must have come on very quickly in the early hours of the night. Ffowlyn has been struggling with her health since last summer, but this has still come as a shock after a period where she has been quite well and stable.

During the three years Ffowlyn has spent with me, my little drama queen has regularly made me smile and has brought me so much joy. I am missing her very much and the living room feels much emptier without her. She would have been 4 years old around this time, according to the estimate of Sokel/Becklen rescue.

With her mummy Ffion upon arrival




Why Ffowlyn got her name:








Stealing from her best friend Telyn


Happy days with the Tribe
 


Ffowlyn and her beloved husboar Bryn


One of my last pictures of Ffowlyn, showing her personality.


Popcorn free with Ffion and Telyn, Ffowlyn!
 
I'm so sorry to hear of Ffowlyn's passing, what a shock.

Sleep tight gorgeous girl - and you are truly gorgeous!

x
 
What a beautiful girl! She looked like a right little character! I'm so sorry for your loss. R.I.P Ffowlyn you will always be remembered
 
Oh no, what an awful shock.

I am so sorry Wiebke, she was such a special little girl and one of my favourites on the forum. She was absoultely beautiful and that chicken bum fur always made her stand out. Sending you lots of love and hugs from us. x x

Sleep well beautiful girl

RIP Ffowlyn
x x
 
I'm sorry for your loss and to lost her overnight and suddenly is truly shocking.. Ffowlyn is such a sweet looking gal. Run together and have fun with my chocolate Ffowlyn.
 
I'm sorry that you have lost your special girl.
She was very gorgeous, and I love the picture of her having a scratch.
RIP Ffowlyn xx
 
Wiebke said:
Sadly, I have lost Ffowlyn to a bad overnight case of bloat/blockage; she was too far gone to attempt saving her. It must have come on very quickly in the early hours of the night. Ffowlyn has been struggling with her health since last summer, but this has still come as a shock after a period where she has been quite well and stable.

During the three years Ffowlyn has spent with me, my little drama queen has regularly made me smile and has brought me so much joy. I am missing her very much and the living room feels much emptier without her. She would have been 4 years old around this time, according to the estimate of Sokel/Becklen rescue.

I'm really sorry to hear of the passing of Ffowlyn. It's always hard to lose a loved one whatever the circumstances. My thoughts are with you.

What exactly is bloat, how do you know you piggie has it & how do you treat it. I'd hate to lose one of my girls because I couldn't spot it.
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So sorry to hear about your sad loss, run free at Rainbow Bridge gorgeous girl.
 
I'm so very sorry - she was such a special girl.
Big hugs.

RIP sweet Ffowlyn.
 
Stewybus said:
Wiebke said:
Sadly, I have lost Ffowlyn to a bad overnight case of bloat/blockage; she was too far gone to attempt saving her. It must have come on very quickly in the early hours of the night. Ffowlyn has been struggling with her health since last summer, but this has still come as a shock after a period where she has been quite well and stable.

During the three years Ffowlyn has spent with me, my little drama queen has regularly made me smile and has brought me so much joy. I am missing her very much and the living room feels much emptier without her. She would have been 4 years old around this time, according to the estimate of Sokel/Becklen rescue.

I'm really sorry to hear of the passing of Ffowlyn. It's always hard to lose a loved one whatever the circumstances. My thoughts are with you.

What exactly is bloat, how do you know you piggie has it & how do you treat it. I'd hate to lose one of my girls because I couldn't spot it.
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Bloat can come on very quickly and it can happen out of the blue. If there is ever a case for an emergency trip to the vets at any time of the day or night, then this is it! Gassy bloat can be treated in the early stages, but the further it has developed, the less chance you have of pulling a piggy through. A swollen or hard belly (can be just in parts), loss of appetite and pain are the signs. The belly sounds hollow or watery like water bottle when you gently knock on it. Your vet will prescribe a gut stimulant and something to break up the gas. Gentle massage can also help. Take a piggy off any fresh food and be very careful when re-introducing it slowly. Many piggies will have a rather tender digestion afterwards, so any brassicas (cabbages as well as broccoli or cauliflower) have to stay off the menu. other veg and fresh grass can cause problems individually, too. Bloat can make a return.
Here is more information: http://www.oginet.com/pgurney/bloat.htm
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Wiebke said:
Stewybus said:
Bloat can come on very quickly and it can happen out of the blue. If there is ever a case for an emergency trip to the vets at any time of the day or night, then this is it! Gassy bloat can be treated in the early stages, but the further it has developed, the less chance you have of pulling a piggy through. A swollen or hard belly (can be just in parts), loss of appetite and pain are the signs. The belly sounds hollow or watery like water bottle when you gently knock on it. Your vet will prescribe a gut stimulant and something to break up the gas. Gentle massage can also help. Take a piggy off any fresh food and be very careful when re-introducing it slowly. Many piggies will have a rather tender digestion afterwards, so any brassicas (cabbages as well as broccoli or cauliflower) have to stay off the menu. other veg and fresh grass can cause problems individually, too. Bloat can make a return.
Here is more information: http://www.oginet.com/pgurney/bloat.htm
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Thanks for the link. I've printed it off & will keep it with the girls first aid kit.
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So sorry for your loss, she was lucky to have you as a piggy slave! Sleep tight gorgeous Ffowlyn xx
 
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss Wiebke. I love that last picture, such a gorgeous girl and so full of character. RIP Ffowlyn, you will be sorely missed :rose
 
RIP little one, for something so small their personalities are so huge and its the biggest personalities that we miss the most as they have the biggest impact even for a short time. Popcorn with your friends over the bridge.
 
What a beautiful tribute to your gorgeous girl and lovely collection of photographs. I'm so sad for you, it doesn't matter how many pigs you loose it never gets easier.
Sending you a huge hug and a lick from George (he's very good at moping up tears). Popcorn free little Ffowlyn.
 
I love the last piccy. So sorry you lost her the way you did xx
 
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