Single hen

[Dodge]

Trish our ex batt died in her sleep yesterday, we found her snuggled up in the nest box.

She had been frail for some time and we had to lift her in the cube each night and out again each morning. She wasn’t eating much, so I used to give her a bowl of dried mealworms dusted with poultry spice and she ate those with gusto.

 

It wasn’t really a shock that she has died, we both felt that there was no way she would survive the winter.

 

Although we are both very sad, (OH was in floods of tears when our first ex batt died) we both realise that we were able to give Trish the very best retirement and she enjoyed her last days sunbathing in the garden.

 

So out of our original 4 ex batts, we now only have one left

Irene was almost bald when we got her and we didn’t think she would make it. But now she is a different girl.

 

I think we will continue to give ex batts a home, as it is so rewarding to see them with the sun on their backs, and doing what comes naturally.

They have such hard lives to start with, so it is a pleasure to be able to give them something back.

 

Regards

 

Dodge

[Groovychook]

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear about your sad news ... must be heartbreaking. At least you know that you made such a massive improvement to her life.

xx

[mrs chook]

So sorry to read about your girly . Well done you for giving your ex batts a lovely and fulfilling life. Try and take some comfort from that at this sad time.

 

Love and hugs xx

[pasq]

So sorry to hear the sad news, i know how it feels. Big hug. Like you say at least she had some happy times with you.

[Omletina Kyckling]

Oh I'm sorry to hear your sad news, but you gave her such a lovely home, as with all your girlies...

[WitchHazel]

Sorry to hear about Trish.

 

Although sounds though it was expected, it's still a sad loss. She was a lucky girl to have found you.

[keyhole kate]

Sorry to hear your sad news

keep making a difference though

XX Hugs XX

[MedusA]

Sorry to hear your sad news, but thank you for giving her a happy retirement as a proper hen. *hugs*

[Karen & co.]

So sorry She had a lovely retirement thanks to you.

 

Karen x

[lisa33]

Sorry to hear about Trish.

[Seagazer]

Sorry to hear the sad news, I'm sure she had a lovely life with you.

[Guest]

night night little Tish xxxx

 

keep on doing what you're doing xxxx

[kirbyhouse]

You did everything you were supposed to do. Trish wasnt in a tiny 'living' space, she had friends and a family. She was so loved.

 

Good for you You're a loving, kind and special person because you loved something that others wouldnt be bothered with or dont understand.

 

Keep going and adopt some more when you are ready.

 

Big cyber hugs

 

Sal x

[Mrs Frugal]

Bless her little heart. I am so sorry .

[Ain't Nobody Here]

So sorry to hear about poor little Trish .

[Egluntyne]

Sad news.

[Dodge]

Thank you all very much for all your kind words and support.

 

It always makes this sort of thing more bareable when there are so many kind hearted people about on this forum.

 

With kind regards to all

 

Dodge

[half dozen]

Sleeping with the angels now x x thinking of you