Guest Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 We would love to find our dearest Lottie a new home as her three friends have been killed by a fox. She is very tame and happy to be handled and approx 19 weeks old. Unfortunately the fox is persistant and killed our gingernut Delilah whilst we were in the garden with them. He comes by most days and subsequently lovely Lottie has no life outside the run. Please can you help. We live in Chislehurst Kent and would love to see her happy and free again. Please call tracy on... edit - number passed on to Barbara - barbara@omlet.co.uk - Gina Thanks for reading this. Tracy and Lottie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Oh poor you Tracy I think that a moderator will be along soon to hide your phone number etc., and I am sure that someone will be able to give her a home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Oh I am sorry and I have a lottie. Perhaps remove your number and tell everyone to contact barbara at omlet and get her to give you the messages. I have called and left you a message tracy Hugs BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 My heart felt sympathies for you and lottie Tracy. What a terrible experience you have had. You must be devastated. Good luck in finding a new home for lovely Lottie - I'm sure it won't be long before she has some new friends to peck with xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 I'm sooo sorry you have had such a BAD time with the fox. We used to have a fox come to our garden but I have not seen it since we put a foxwatch ultrasonic device in. Have you decided to give up chicken keeping That is such a shame, but I understand. It must be awful to have one of your girls taken even when you are in the garden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelfire Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 That is so awful!!! My thoughts go out to you................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 That sounds awful poor you. I'm too far away but I'm sure ou'll find a good home for Lottie soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 Oh, poor Lottie You don't know how tempted I am, 2 eglus already and only 5 chickens, plenty of space to accomodate another . And Chislehurst is literally just down the road, 10 mins or so. I suppose I ought to run it by hubby first though. Not that we need another chicken- I can't get through the eggs we're getting as it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Wish me luck..... I'm off to meet Lottie this afternoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Oh how lovely Kate - I do hope that it's a happy ending Photos please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 How exciting Kate. Good luck!! Hope all goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Good luck Kate I am sure you will fall in love with Lottie and she will fit in just fine.............Lets hope she doesn't take after Phil in the egg laying department............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lesley Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Hope it goes well Kate - let us know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Ahhh, Hope it goes well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Well? Is there any news? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Lottie's gorgeous, but how could she possibly not be I'd been slightly concerned that she'd look exactly like Zola and that I'd not be able to tell them apart, but her feathers are darker and with less golden neck markings than Zola. She's very friendly and tame. a lovely bird. I did feel quite guilty even thinking about taking her from Tracy, who quite obviously loves her, and is only letting her go because of their terrible experience with a predatory fox. We have agreed with Tracy to take Lottie, probably sometime next week, but Tracy's children have been away for 1/2 term, and quite naturally she'd like the children to be able to say their goodbyes, and also see where Lottie will be living. So they'll bring her round and just check that they're happy with her new home. It's quite nice that they live fairly local to us, son's school isn't far from where they live, so I can let them have some of Lottie's eggs back, dropping by with the occasional 1/2 dozen will be quite easily achieved after the school run every so often, and if Tracy or her children want to pop by and see how she's getting on they'll be able to do that. I'll let you all know how we get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 That sounds like a happy ending all round Kate. What fantastic news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 That sounds like a good solution at least the family can still stay in contact and visit Lottie............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Great news ... Onion ... the Cheeses and Lottie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Well done Kate! Hope Lottie is very happy with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 I'm really pleased for all involved all round - and especially as Lottie will still be a local Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louise C Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Sorry to hear your sad news. I really feel for you. I too have a Lottie, a Ginger Nut ranger. I was really excited as she laid her first egg today. Your news really tugged at my heart strings, I think foxes are every chicken owners nightmare. I hope you have had some luck in re-homing her, she sounds wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louise C Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Sorry, you must think I am really dumb. I have just gone back in to your posting and have noticed you have found Lottie a new home. I am so pleased for you, super news! So local too, fantastic!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Well done, Kate! Lottie couldn't wish for a kinder adoption, so I hope Tracy finds that reassuring after such a rotten time of it. Thanks for rescuing me from temptation too, a lot of us will be delighted with the happy ending. Does OH know yet, or will he just think he's mis-counted the chooks! Brilliant that you are so nearby. Best wishes for next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
