BeckyBoo Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 and I mean it too. What with everything that's been going on over the last week the fruit I had soaking for Christmas cakes and puddings has just been sitting there festering. Some was soaked in brandy and some in orange juice (mother's tee total) So realising that realistically the cakes etc weren't going to get made I took the fruit down the compost and en route threw some to the hens. Sadly I realised that I've thrown them the stuff soaked in brandy. Obviously I legged it back to the house to get a broom and very very quickly swept it all up, but they'd all consumed some, including the chicks. Not much I can do now except wait and see what the morning brings. I've had a really pants week, I felt fine last week but today I'm tired, emotional and sad, having been overwhelmed with guilt at the plight of soon-to-be-ex OH (god knows why, it's not my fault ) I'm now consumed with guilt over the hens. Keep your fingers crossed, I've a nast feeling I won't be waking up to the same number I went to sleep with. Mrs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 will keep my fingers crossed - you have a lot going on so don't be harsh on yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emily95 Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 I've got my fingers crossed too xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Hopefully they will just wake up with a hang over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Oh dear, Mrs B. Fingers crossed for you. I hope the girls all get up in the morning with no ill effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandychick Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 They are probably up late partying in the hen house tonight, might wake up with hang overs but I reckon they'll be fine. The brandy should keep them warm tonight Sounds like you are having a rough time, hope things get better for you soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Tarpey Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Fingers crossed they are all there tomorrow probably all with a big hang-over, don't be too harsh on yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Everything crossed for you Mrs B - and hoping that things start to look up soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Oh poor you Mrs B .. sorry to hear your having a tough time.. fingers crossed they will all be fine in the morning.. you never a know spot of brandy may just give them a dodgy head.. If ever you need to get away please do feel free to visit with your little ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Oh dear I'm sure that a lot of the brandy will have evaporated off if they have been soaking for a while Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Mrs B, I really feel for you... it's horrible when you feel as though everything's going wrong at the same time... keeping my fingers crossed that your chooks will have no ill effects. Sending you a big hug and best wishes for a brighter day tomorrow. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallina Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 I think the hens will just sleep very well. If they got up the ladder, they can't be that drunk. And they have cast-iron stomachs. Hens in orchards often eat windfalls that are turning into cider. I just did a Google search for "drunk hens", but got some strange results.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky40 Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Oh Mrs B, I feel for you. You sound under a lot of stress at the moment and life always feels worse when everything happens at once. I know its easy to say but please try to be kind to yourself. Hoping tomorrow will seem more positive and your girls wake up fit and well. Big Hugs xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 I too hope they will be ok in the morning, perhaps they will have a bit of a headache, will they produce brandy flavoured eggs Take care of yourself Mrs B things are obviously very difficult at the moment. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Have'nt been on the forum for absolutely ages and ages and thought I'd 'pop in' to see how everyone was doing - and your post caught my eye Mrs B. So sorry to hear you're feeling so sad and things are getting you down. Shame we're not neighbours, sounds like we could do with sharing a stiff brandy, never mind the girls! I'm sure they'll be fine in the morning - eggs might be interesting though A hug goes out to you! Troy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted October 19, 2008 Author Share Posted October 19, 2008 Oh dear I'm sure that a lot of the brandy will have evaporated off if they have been soaking for a while Karen x Thanks guys, as for the above, that's about my only consolation, the fruit had been there for just about a week, and the only reason I gave it to them was because I sniffed it to make sure it was the OJ soaked stuff and couldn't smell anything at all. So I chucked it all in, then went to put the OTHER stuff on the compost and realised I couldn't smell that EITHER. So I tasted a bit of it and realised that I still had the OJ stuff and that they had the brandy stuff. GOD I'm so cross with myself. Still, whatever happens it was a genuine mistake and I got it all out within a minute or two, mind you they were there normal vulture-like selves, my main concern is the chicks. They're barely 5 weeks old, God, drunken 5 week old chicks, doesn't bear thinking about. Mrs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
half dozen Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 please dont beat yourself up about it x Hopefully they will all just have a really good sleep tonight.We all know that if any food is there for the girls they will eat it without a thought Hope everyone is ok in morning,look after yourself x Keep us updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve. Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 They'll be okay I am sure. That's what Hen Night are all about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Oh Mrs Bertie I am sure everything will be OK tomorrow. You are having a terrible time just now, but hang in there and be strong. Allisonxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Oh no that's all you need on top of everything else you are going through at the min. Keeping everything crossed that they will just be a tad hung over in the morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 How are the chooks this morning Mrs B? Hopefully they're none the worse for their late night tipple !! Hope you are feeling better today too. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 How are they Mrs B? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 How are they Mrs B? Have you got the Alka Seltzers ready? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Hi Mrs B, Hope all the hangovers are slight & the babies are sprightly! You may find they don't go for raisins now unless they are soaked....! Take care & look after yourself, Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollystar Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I hope your girls are fine & I hope your stressful life is eased soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
