Tina C Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 We lost Petula, our pretty singing ex-batt girl, today. I was having a lie-in so Mike and Layla let the chickens out. They were just wrapping my Mother's Day present when Layla noticed Petula was lying down in the doorway to the run. She had had a couple of days over the past few weeks when spent a bit of time hunched but had also laid a few softies, so I thought these were signs that she was coming to the end of her egg laying rather than an illness. Apart from that, everything seemed normal. They bought me a cup of tea and my Mother's Day presents - so I had a bit of my special day - then they gave me the news. We have buried her in a deep hole and placed some old rockery stones on top. Layla has written a letter to her and is busy with Mike making a 'headstone' (with a message scratched onto it) She was with us almost a year and was the most contented of the ex-batts - happy to be bottom chook and friends with everyone. RIP Petula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totty Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Tina, Sorry to hear that you lost your Petula. Just remember that you gave her a fantastic life when she was with you. Try and enjoy the rest of your day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Oh Tina sorry to read your sad news - sounds like she had a happy and contented life with you which is the best thing a chook could ask for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Sorry to hear about Petula. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I'm so sorry you have lost Petula Without you she would never have had chance to be a real chicken. Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 So sorry to hear the news about Petula. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I was sorry to read about poor Petula, but what a wonderful contented last year of her life - she died a free hen nothing can ever beat freedom. Mrs Bertie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Oh dear. Sorry to hear about poor Petula. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 So sorry to hear about Petula. What a wonderful year she has had with you, and how comforting to know that she went peacefully and quickly rather than suffering. She was very lucky to have you and your family. Hazel xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirkwood Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I am so sorry to hear your news but at least you have given her a really lovely year and although only a short time in freedom better that than a long time in a cage. Petula died a happy free hen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 So sorry to hear about Petula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TESSANN Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I am so sorry to hear about Petula, always a sad time when we lose one of our girls. She had a lovely twelve months with you. Take care Rosemary x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Sorry to hear your sad news . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 what sad news, poor little petula I echo what everyone else said though, she was lucky to have you and had a super last 12 months, she felt the sun on her back and the grass under her feet. She died a happy chook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 So sorry to hear about Petula You gave her a wonderful home and the chance to be a real hen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emily95 Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 sorry to hear about petula But she died a happy chicken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Sending you (((hugs))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Sorry to hear about Petunia, Tina . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Never forget, without you she would never have had those happy 12 months. A beautiful gift for both you and her. Rest in peace little one. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah B Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Awwwwwww sending hugs Tina but at least she had a very happy year. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Oh no that is so sad!! but she must have thought she was in chicken paradise with you and now she has passed to chicken heaven. RIP Petula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riane Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 What sad news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted March 6, 2008 Author Share Posted March 6, 2008 Thank you for all your messages. Have spent last few days worrying that we might lose another girl but maybe it was just time for Petula to go to the 'great dustbath in the sky'. The garden looks empty without her (even with another 8 chickens in it ) Layla is talking about getting more chickens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanne Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 I have only just read this. I am so very sorry to read your sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 SorryI have only just caught this thread, Tina. Please accept my condolences too. At least Petula had a good life after being a battery hen. You should pat yourself on the back for saving her and count the fond memories! *hugs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
