kirbyhouse Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Hello All, Life is so hectic I dont check in as much as I used to. However, when all is mad I have my girls to talk to and calm me back down. Theyre good like that arent they? I posted recently about soft shells and how I was worried about my ladies. I posted it in the wrong place and "Ooops, word censored!"ody could reply. Twister started to act strangley and I didnt know what to do. Today she died. She laid her head in my hand and closed her eyes. She just went to sleep and didnt wake up. She was the first to lay an egg for us - what an amazing feeling! I still love to find them in the eglu - dont think I'll ever tire of it. I still have my lovely Zinger and Popcorn but Twister was head honcho - will they be OK without her? I'm not sure I will. Its a bizarre sort of love we all have for our girls isnt it? Not everone understands. I hurt so much. I lost my 2 bovans a while ago but I hadnt had them long. I got over it. This doesnt feel like it will go away. Take care of your girls and love them. \Sal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 I'm so sorry you have lost one of your chooks These feathery ladies really leave a big hole when they die don't they? Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Sorry to hear your news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Sorry to hear your sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Sorry you lost your chook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Oh you poor thing. I think everyone here will know exactly what you are going through - it is amazing how attached we get to our chooks - if anyone said that I could cry over the death of a chicken 4 years ago I would have thought htye were mad. The chickens are great for making us stop and take stock rather than always rushing rushing rushing. At least Twister went peacefully and you can know that you cared for her. The other two will be ok without her - but you might think of getting another 1 or 2 chooks so that you arent left with just one when the time comes for Zinger and Popcorn. Big hugs to take the pain away xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedy1 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Sorry to hear of your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Sorry to hear about Twister At least she had someone who loved and cared for her when she passed away A huge hug is sent your way Take care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bexiboo Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I am so sorry to hear about Twister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 So sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirbyhouse Posted June 4, 2008 Author Share Posted June 4, 2008 Oh you poor thing.. The other two will be ok without her - but you might think of getting another 1 or 2 chooks so that you arent left with just one when the time comes for Zinger and Popcorn. Big hugs to take the pain away xx I'd like to adopt a couple of Battery Hens but dont have enough room for another eglu. Is it advisable to introduce new ones straight away or would that not work? Any suggestions? By the way, thanks to everyone for their kind words. I was OK today until they both ran to me and I looked for a third - she didnt come. It'll get better. Sal x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I dont think that it is a good idea to put battery hens in with existing girls straight away - they will be in a pretty poor state and shell shocked and need a few days just to get used to being outside of a cage. There is some good advice about getting new hens Hang on I'll go and find the links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Here you go - these should help - the last one is more about ex-batts and links you to the BHWT website http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=25886 http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12688 http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=14654 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
