HENthusiastic Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Bumble the rescue chicken died today. She was a lovely hen. WHen she first came to us we were a little worried about whether we could warm to her. She was the least friendly and her huge comb made her look odd..... But we came to love her sooo much. And she got soooo tame. She even climbed onto my partners lap one time. She looked beautiful to us. She was ill for a week and a bit. The vet tried to make her better, but when we took her back today we were told it was kindest to let her go, as she was loosing weight fast and not getting any better. She had a lovely last meal of meal worms, cherry tomatoes, tuna, cucumber and mushrooms. I'm so upset. I dont regret having her and loving her though. She learnt about different foods, she found out what grass and wind and rain felt like. She learned that she loved the sun. We will miss her. But we are glad she had a good end to her life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Very sorry to hear it. She looks a character in that lovely photo. She got to feel the sun on her back and the breeze in her feathers. Something for you to be very proud of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Poor Bumble . I'm so sorry to hear she's gone . She certainly looked like she was a real character . At least she had the chance of a happy life with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Awww, your post brought tears to my eyes. What a wonderful photo, chickens are amazing arent they? Take comfort that by having her you showed compassion and gave her a second chance and to feel the grass under her little starfish feet. RIP Bumble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazoo Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 She looks amazing and she will surely be clucking about in hen heaven somewhere. Well done for rescuing her, remember the good times...RIP Bumble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Sorry to hear the sad news, but you did give her a wonderful life out of the cage. Take comfort in that. It really is a lovely picture. RIP Bumble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 So sorry to hear about your Bumble - what a gorgeous character she was. Your story of her little life made me cry! My Bumble sends his big kisses to your Bumble in chooky heaven! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbey Road Girl Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 It would take a heart of stone not to be moved by Bumble and her life story. Thank you for sharing it and for the lovely photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Oh, poor Bumble. Good for you giving her a lovely last meal. I'm sure she will live on in your heart forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Gorgeous picture, she looks like such a character. I am sure that she will be sorely missed, but what a great life she had with you. Well done for giving her that precious time of retirement and freedom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Sorry to hear about Bumble. She looked lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electricbarbarella Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 she was so cute, you gave her a lovely end to her life, you should be very proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I have loved your previous tales of Bumble, sorry to here the news, but she seems to have given so much in such a little time and I am sure you will miss her greatly. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Love that comb! Sorry to hear about Bumble; she was a very lucky chook to have found you, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I just had to read this thread again. If I were you I would get that lovely photo of Bumble enlarged and framed - it really captures her character, it would be something nice to remember her by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nature Chick Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 We must comfort ourselves that any amount of time we have our girls is precious and how lovely for her to have spent her retirement with such a loving person. I miss my Blondie Lady but I know that she had two happy years of treats and sunbathing. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted July 11, 2008 Author Share Posted July 11, 2008 Thank you all so much for your kind words. We are overwhelmed reading them and know that you all understand far more than most of the people around us. I cant write more now because I need to go to work and I dont want to cry even more than I am now. Thank you all again for being there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsm_jones Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 If I were you I would get that lovely photo of Bumble enlarged and framed - it really captures her character, it would be something nice to remember her by. I agree. Great photo of a great chicken. So sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgirl73 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 If only all chooks could have what Bumble had in her last days. An owner who loved and carded for her and freedom at last. RIP Bumble xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ's Chooks Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 what a gorgeous photo... thank heavens for people like you that are brave enough to take on ex-batts. She had a great life with you and you have great memories! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 very sorry to hear your news - it brought tears to my eyes too but as everyone else says she had a fantastic opportunity to taste the good things in life which you offered her - she wouldn' t have asked for more than that. Chin up and big hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs chook Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Your post made me cry too What a lovely life you gave her and you were so caring at such a difficult time in the end. Well done you for showing her how wonderful life can be. Lots of love and hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 That is a beautiful photograph! She really does look to have been a very special girl. You must frame that picture as someone has suggested when your not quite so upset. RIP Bumble your already dreadfully missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 So sorry to hear about Bumble - she looks as if she was a great girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
