Guest Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Anyone else get their June newsletter yet? This bit had me in tears, god bless Jane and everyone at the BHWT! Finally Whilst I don’t like focusing on the sad side of our work, one little hen really touched me this weekend: she came out from a Dorset farm and within hours showed signs of going down hill, eventually becoming semi-conscious. Mirri survived the night, although there was little improvement and the next day with her outlook bleak, I decided she would at least feel the sun on her back, so placed her on the front lawn. Unfortunately she didn’t open her eyes, but had just enough left to raise the feathers on the back of her neck to absorb the warmth of the sunshine… it was a heartwarming moment and one that proved to me again that every effort we make for each bird matters to that bird. Mirri peacefully drifted off, not having known the joys of free ranging, but at least she had a chance and experienced more than most caged hens Best wishes Jane x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 I have to confess having just read it before I came in here it brought a tear to my eye too. A really sad and lovely story - I could picture her in the sun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 It did bring on a moment. Bless her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Jane has a way with words doesn't she! I could picture her too. Night night little Mirri xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 I had tears in my eyes after reading that too . Bless her little heart . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 But it gives you hope that chickens still have the chance to feel the sun on their backs - even for such a short time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 That poor little chicken . It gave me a tear in my eye too . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Aw, that is so sweet. At least she had a chance that more than most caged hens get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Welled up here too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 yes, i welled up too.... everyone who eats battery eggs should be made to read it aswell. bless her little heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chili pepper Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 (edited) I feel it everyday when I look at my girls in the garden and compare in my mind to what I know they endure, when I see what the girls look like when we get them out of the sheds with the BHWT. Every single day they are out makes a difference to that little hen. Its why I say wait for your girls, they need you. Edited June 2, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 gone all goosepimply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 At least she was free, if only for a moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaylis1980 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 *sigh* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 made me , what a lovely way with words she has! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 At least she was able to feel the sun on her back for a short while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 I read it just before I went to bed last night so went to bed with a tear in my eye too. I'm just glad she had a peaceful end. RIP Mirri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 I read it too before I came on here and it made me go all goosepimply. I'm glad she got a taste of the sun on her back, poor thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Me too. Jane Howarth really is lovely and plainly loves her chooks so much. How lovely to be able to go in peace and with grace and dignity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 She died surrounded by kindness and compassion which is how it should be. It's terribly sad that she didn't get a chance to experience real chickne behaviour but she was handled gently, cared for and died in the warmth of the fresh air. It's a real reminder of why we should do everything we can to ensure ALL intensively farmed animals are treated with compassion. Otherwise we are nothing more than savage animals ourselves. Mrs Bertie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 I won't cry,I musn't....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Don't be upset Ali - she's a chicken angel now and happily chasing butterflies over at Rainbow Bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 wow...........i never considered that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 All our dearly departed chooks are in a big meadow scratching and pecking around in the sun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 .....I hope there is a cat there for Magnifico to intimidate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
