new chick Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Just lost one of my girls. Next doors dog was run over out side my house, and I did not know but he then ran into the field at the back of my garden. My girls we out in their "own field" (part of my garden fenced off for them to run free). The dog spooked them and they flew over the fence, 2 of them into my own garden and the other , who knows where? 2 girls now safe back in their home, other girl still missing. Will she find her own way home? I live in country, with fields all around, but can't see her. I have now left them to get over their shock, hopfully she will find her way back. The dog ran off, and owners still trying to get in back. Hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 What a shame. She might well come back when it starts to get dark. Good luck. Welcome to the form. Sorry your first post is a difficult one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yolky Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I hope she comes home soon. She may come home at dusk to roost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I hope she comes back soon for you and how awful about your neighbours dog. Hopefully he is ok too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I really hope your chook comes home. and welcome to the forum, as eglutine said sorry your first post is a difficult one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Really hope she comes home safe and well. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 If you have a noise she usually comes to (mine sprint if I shake the corn container), it might be worth trying. She may follow the sound,if she's disoriented, or just come for treats. Fingers crossed she comes home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Welcome to the forum New Chick . What a shame about your chicken (and the neighbour's dog) . As others have said, I'm sure she'll come home at night. Keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Sorry to hear about your chicken. Any sign of her yet, have you tried attracting her back home with treats? Hopefully she will come home to roost tonight. Have the neighbours found their dog? Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 I hope your chook comes home for breakfast this morning and the neighbours have their dog back. Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yolky Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Did she come home last night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Any sign of her yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new chick Posted August 17, 2008 Author Share Posted August 17, 2008 Still no sign of "Arry" my Black / Red Araucana. Will keep looking today. Left the Garden shed open last night in case she was still around, so she could keep dry. Other girls went to bed as normal last night without her. Fingers crossed. Have put corn out in my garden where I found the other girls. No news from next door on their dog. I'm to mad and upset to go and ask them. To the front of us is a very busy main road, and I've told them before about their dog walking down their access road onto it. They have no gate!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Oh dear, I'm sorry she's not returned . She still might though, when she gets hungry . What irresponsible dog owners your neighbours sound . Their poor dog . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Oh dear, I'm sorry she's not returned . She still might though, when she gets hungry . What irresponsible dog owners your neighbours sound . Their poor dog . Ditto Hopefully she is wandering around in the field and will come back later. I don't know what else to suggest other than shaking some corn or calling her using your normal voice. Perhaps she is hiding and will come out if she hears you close by. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new chick Posted August 17, 2008 Author Share Posted August 17, 2008 GREAT NEWS - She's BACK!! This morning a thought I heard her when I first went into garden. Missy, my dog, was very interested in the gap between my garden wall and garage. Put corn out but nothing. I have been working on new electirc fence for my other 2 girls, just finished when Missy went mad!! She tried to get in the small space between garden wall and garage. So I went to see. Usually it's mice. However tucked right into a very tight space, under old leaves was my "Arry". Put corn down, and waited, my partner Alan then climbed on wall and poked a boom handle to the rear of the chick, that and the corn did it ....... and she flew into my arms. She is now back with other 2 girls (Buffie and Winnie) in their new free range area. Hopefully safe behind their elec fence Very Happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephine77 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 That's fantastic news! It's so good that there's a happy ending to this story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesL Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Brilliant news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgirl73 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 oh that is such great news!! Big sigh of relief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 That's fantastic news. I'm so glad there was a happy ending to her adventure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 What fantastic news. You must be so relieved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Great news - we all love a happy ending! Extra cuddles for 'Arry, extra biccies for Missy and a very large glass of something celebratory for you and Alex! So glad it all ended well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 What brilliant news. So glad to hear that sheis back safe and well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimbo_frog Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Superb news!!... Glad she is back safe and well... Kim.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Great news. So gald she is back Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
