Nicola O Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 After the upset of losing Betty a couple of weeks ago, I've just been out and found Mavis dead in the eglu . She was one of my ex-batts I rescued in Apri last year, and she was my favourite ( don't tell the others). She was such a character. She stopped laying last summer when she developed sterile peritonitus but that didn't stop her carrying on and enjoying life as normal, but the SP cleared up this summer and she was back to normal. She was rather skinny so I occasionally sneaked her in the kitchen for some extra treats, and some days if I hadn't let her in she would come and tap on the back door for her goodies. She had not been ill at all so I guess it was just her time - but she had had 19 months of freedom which is a lot more than some ex-batts manage. We will bury her in the garden tomorrow and scatter Betty's ashes at the same time. Feel like an awful chicken mummy. Nicola. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 I'm so sorry Nicola... Don't feel bad- you're having a rotten time. It must be awful to loose two girls in such quick succession. I'm sure they had a wonderful retirement with you. Take care, sending lots of love...xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 So sorry to hear about your girls. Lots of ((hugs)) to you and yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Sounds like you gave them a lovely life though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Am sorry to hear it..a nasty shock for you. At least she got to play out in the sunshine for a few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 I'm sorry to hear that . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKH Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 so sorry to here of your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackgold Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 big hugs to you. Dont beat yourself up i am sure you are a good chicken mummy. Like people some hens live longer than others. Love Sue xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 So sorry to hear your newa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 I'm so sorry to hear about Mavis Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 sorry to hear about your girls, they had a lovely retuirement so dont feel too bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
