BeckyBoo Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 went to collect our eggs yesterday and found two ex-batts on the nest, one happily laying the other standing hunched with her eyes a bit closed. We get a fair number of soft eggs from them so I kind of guessed maybe she was trying to lay another one. I reached in and gave her a stroke and she sort of made that purring / growling noise. Then I had to go to work so told mum to keep an eye out for the children so they didn't disturb her too much. Sadly at about 5pm last night I got a text from mum saying she had died. BUT! She had nearly 7 months, 6 with us, of pecking, stretching, foraging, dustbathing, sunbathing (well, about 2 days of it but there you go!) and generally behaving like a chicken so I'm very glad about that. If they have to die then I'm glad it was with us being loved and cared for rather than in an A4 cage to end up on a compost heap. Mrs Bertie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfrock Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 sorry to hear that Mrs B. It is so sad to lose a pet What a lovely 7 months she had though Hugs winging their way across the internet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Sorry Mrs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 So sorry Mrs B She had a good life with you and will be forever thankful for the love and kindess you gave her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 She was a lucky girl to live with you - and she had 7 motnhs of fresh air that she would not have had if you had not been there for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 so sorry but you gave her the opportinuty to enjoy her last months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Big Hugs Mrs B But at least you can smile and remember her pecking and scratching and feeling the sun on her back xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Sorry to hear your news Mrs B. Sounds like she had a lovely life at yours though. It's good she had the chance to be a real chook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 So sorry to hear your sad news - I'm sure she enjoyed her last 7 months though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 I'm really sorry to hear she's gone, but it sounds like she had a lovely seven months.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 night night little girl xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Sorry to hear about your girl. At least she had a chance at chicken happiness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Sorry. It's sad, but you must remember you gave her a happy freedom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bexiboo Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 I am so sorry to hear about your little chook. I am glad that she had those happy months with you though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 So sorry to hear your news but so glad she had a lovely retirement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 So sorry that you lost one of your girls, Mrs. B. But as you say, she had a good last 6-7 months of life, doing what chickens should be allowed to do. Well done you. *hugs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 So sorry and as you said she had a lovely free range life with you BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 I'm sorry you have lost one of your little ladies She will have had the best 6-7 months at the end of her life thanks to you. Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Tilytinkle Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Sooooo sorry Mrs B. for the loss. But what a lovely stroke & purring you were able to share. Bless her, how kind you provided her with love, freedom, kindness, blue skies, green grass & the warmth of the sun & breeze gently ruffling through her feathers. The joys you enabled in her last 7 months must make you very proud. Bless you & yours Ms Tillysthinkingofyou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Sorry to hear the sad news . She was a lucky girl to have seven months of chickeny happiness with you though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLK69 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 so sorry - but at least she had a retirement home with love. Susie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
