rainbowsong Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Hi All I'm totally devastated. I've been on holiday for a week leaving the chooks and babies in the care of my son. On night he didn't shut them up at night. All my beloved orpington hens, 6 baby orpington chicks and one silkie have been taken, presumably by Mr Fox. All that was left was a few feathers. One silkie managed to escape- the very aggressive Milly, also known as "Psycho-Hen", and I had one broody in the conservatory untouched. She hatched 3 chicks the same night. I've never had any sight or evidence of foxes for the two years I've been keeping hens. Its amazing that Mr Fox was around the one night the hens were not shut in. So please take care everyone, even if you are sure there are no foxes in your area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Oh dear, I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puffball Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 so sorry to hear about that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phosphorus Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 So sorry you came back to this. Really bad luck Mr Fox took this time to visit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Terrible news, so sorry Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tara Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Im so sorry (l hate foxes ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 What a shame. I am sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 So sorry to hear your sadnews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bexiboo Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 That is so sad, I am sorry to hear about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 How awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Sorry to hear this awful news. Your son must be devasted Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 So sorry to hear your devastating news. Even if you don't see any foxes they are opportunists patiently waiting for the right moment. So please take care everyone, even if you are sure there are no foxes in your area. You are right to warn others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogs and chickens Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Oh Bless you how awful for you, I bet your poor son is really sorry - bless him too, I'm sure he feels awful as well. What a horrid time for you all. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*mummy_hen* Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Oh how awful Don't really know what to say apart from i'm really sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Sorry to hear your sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbey Road Girl Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 What a terrible terrible shock. So sorry that this happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 What an awful shame . Your poor son must feel dreadful too . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Tilytinkle Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 So sorry to hear your devastating news, what a horrendous shock. Bless you all. Ms Tilysprayerssurroundyouandyours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs chook Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 What a dreadful time for you all, I'm so sorry to hear that. I hate foxes Thanks for the warning, because i just wrote on town v country foxes that i never see, hear or know of any, but complacency is not going to be allowed, sneaky ~:"L@}@($U}!% things! Thinking of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 I'm so sorry to hear what has happened Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 what a shocking thing to come home too - sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
