smudgley Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Yesterday my daughter let the chickens out into the garden - but forgot to tell us. We weren't going to let them out as it was raining so much. We had no idea they were out, so didn't go down to lock them away. Foxes have had all 4 of them overnight. They have taken the heads of Sky & Jade & left them in the garden. These were the best chickens ever, they laid every single day & were really friendly too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Oh dear...what a shame. Your poor daughter must be feeling so upset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Sorry to hear your news. Everyone must be so upset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Oh, that's just awful. I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodle Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 So sorry to hear what has happened, how dreadful for you all. Big hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 oh no - how awful for you all. So sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 So Sorry to hear about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Thats awful Smudgely, I'm so sorry for you. Your daughter must be ever so upset Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Oh thats horrid, your poor daughter, I lost most of mine too at christmas, my friend was looking after them whilst I was away & he could not get them back in to the run, fox had 3 out of 4, i haven't seen him since, he's on his hols but I must try & catch up with him poor chap is feeling terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lailapet Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Oh no! Such bad news. I lost mine to a fox in September last year. Have since got some new ones... But judging by how I felt when it happened and only had myself to blame I am sure your daughter is feeling very guilty. Such a shame! Lots of thoughts go your way. Laila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudgley Posted January 16, 2008 Author Share Posted January 16, 2008 Thanks for your good wishes everyone. We are getting some more chickens soon. My daughter wants day olds, but no way! We will get some POL soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisnrob Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 My daughter wants day olds, but no way! We will get some POL soon. Can you be tempted to ex-batts? Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 I'm sorry to hear about your chooks Ex batts would make a great replacement Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 How horrible for you all So sorry x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursechick Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 We live backing on to a school where there is a family of foxes and they do come into our garden.We just got our girls yesterday and this must be a warning to all of us.I'm so sorry that this has happened and it makes me worry about letting the girls out of the run but I do think they should have the chance to free range.To think I used to enjoy seeing the fox coming into the garden ! Good luck. Ivy Mavis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Just wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss. It's amazing how attached we all get to our chooks. Chili xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudgley Posted January 16, 2008 Author Share Posted January 16, 2008 My daughter wants day olds, but no way! We will get some POL soon. Can you be tempted to ex-batts? Rob Tempted, but no. Why, are you having some? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 good luck with your replacements. sorry to hear your news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 What bad luck to lose all four . I'm so sorry. How old is your daughter, out of interest? I'm sure she feels awful whatever age she is . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 So sorry to hear of your loss. We lost our Pepperpot to a fox in September last year as we were a little bit late in shutting them in before dusk. It's heartbreaking, isn't it? All the best with your new hens when you get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonie Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Poor your daughter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol U Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 So very sorry to hear your awful news. Must have been devastating for all of you. One little slip can have such dreadful consequences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudgley Posted January 17, 2008 Author Share Posted January 17, 2008 What bad luck to lose all four . I'm so sorry. How old is your daughter, out of interest? I'm sure she feels awful whatever age she is . She's 9. Well 10 next month. The chickens have a big run on their pen which is fox proof, but sometimes we let them into the garden. She knows that some days the chickens are out all day, or sometimes for a few hours after work. She thought she would be kind & collect the eggs & let the girls out for a mooch around, but just forgot to say so. But we usually go down & check anyway as we have cat pens in the garden & usually go down to the cats at night & put the chooks to bed. It was extremely heavy rain that night & I was down the cat pen showing a lady some cats, but as the rain was so heavy, I didn't go to the chickens, as I didn't think I needed to. Didn't think they'd been out at all that day. I did hear a really bad scuffle at 2.30am & at first thought it was cats fighting, then realised it wwas foxes screaming. Thought they were mating / fighting, never even thougt of the chooks & I went straight back to sleep. We are getting some Black Rocks & Calder Rangers soon. I love Calder Rangers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Just caught up with this- really sorry hope your daughter is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Your poor daughter . I hope she's not too upset. Tell her that loads of people on here have lost chickens to foxes, some who have just left them for a little while. It's just the (bad) luck of the draw. Hopefully the new girls will distract her . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...