Cuckoos Nest Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Shocking reading. I'm glad things appear to be being taken seriously by the school/police, I just hope it isn't just "lip service", and things fizzle out as they do in so many cases like this. I fear that any punishment is unlikely to fit the crime though. My thoughts are with you both, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 just caught up with this, so so sorry to hear your sad news. Such sickening acts like this leave me totally speechless as I cannot comprehend why anyone would want or feel the need to hurt a defenceless animal so so sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Just seen this. Its sickening. My heart goes out to you both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piptiddlepip Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I hope that the RSPCA prosecute - and if they don't, is it possible for you to bring a private prosecution against this scumbag? So sorry for your loss. I too hope someone wrings this idiot's neck for him. Cruelty to animals is the product of a very small, unintelligent mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 this kind of thing makes you despair... what kind of home must that boy come from? hope you are all starting to feel a bit better and that the police and school keep on the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Only just caught this thread I am so sorry to hear about poor Alonso Big hugs to you and OH x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I am glad to hear that the police and school are treating this seriously Matthew. I know that it doesn't help with your shock and grief though. Please don't delay getting some new chooks to be companions for the lonely girl. I have a spare eglu at the moment if you want to borrow it for introductions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skye Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 If you'd like to borrow our spare eglu for your new introductions, you are welcome. we're not too far from you (near woking). pm me if you'd like to do this. cheers skye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 what shameful behaviour. Sickening. I dread to think what sort of adult he will become. So very sorry to read of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutrix Farmers Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 So sorry to hear this. I'm glad the headmistress is being supportive. It's important to stand up to these yobs and she quite clearly isn't frightened by him. I hope you and OH are getting over the shock. Please be assured that not all teenagers are mindless thugs, they are a tiny minority. Much love and hugs to you both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted December 12, 2008 Author Share Posted December 12, 2008 Have already got the run extension and spoken to a breeder with some POL chickens for sale and a couple of temp eglu offers so it looks like we are ready to get back in the water.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skye Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Have pm'd you Matthew Skye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mrs chook Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Having just lost my first girlie, through natural causes, I am sat reading your ordeal with tears running down my face. I am SO very sorry to hear about such a dispicable act, and what a truly horrific experience for you both and your chooks. I am glad to read the updates and hope that the B...... that did this gets their comeuppance and takes a long serious look at themselves. I hope you get some positive action, it sounds like the other kids, the school and the police are helping which I am really pleased to read. Good luck with getting some more girls and I hope you both have a much happier experience with your chooks from now on. xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs chook Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 PS My son is a huge Liverpool fan and would love the names you gave your girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Matthew and his OH are due here any minute to collect the spare Eglu and go on to collect their new girlies. I love happy endings; we'd love to see pictures of the new girls in the orange palace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 That is lovely news. Best wishes t them both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 what a sick individual, hope he gets what he deserves. Ask your local crime prevention officer to survey your property and tell you what security precautions you need, get him/her to put it in writing, then get approx costs and present it to the headmistress. It's good that they are offering to pay up although it should be this yob's parents who should be accountable! It's really good though that they are taking a stand, hope the RSPCA prosecute to the full extent of their capabilities! Be strong (we're all here if you need to talk) and see this through for the sake of your own peace of mind and the memory of your little Momo, so sorry this has happened to you xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 I have only just caught up with this thread and am so sorry to hear your awful ordeal. The worrying thing is that children who act this way towards animals often become sadistic adults. I really hope that something is being done about this boy. It sounds as though he is already "in the system." In court recently there was an eleven year old prosecuted for killing a duck. He hit it with a stick to see whether it would stand up! The police did get involved with it and he is receiving some help. Maybe the same could happen with this youth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 Well.. We are now the proud owners of two more chickens... ... they are already living together in our eglu with an extended run ...Thank you so much Clare for the use of the eglu.... made the whole thing much less stressful and am sure our confidence meant the whole introduction went smoothly. A few ruffled feathers and alonso puffing her chest out but the pecking order has been established and all are eating if not at the same time lol... And we have now completed the song Kate and I were singing in Athens in 2007 just before we got the first pair by naming the new ones Stevi and Masch... "We got the greatest chickens (midfield) in the world We got Xabi Alonso (had) momo sissoko, Stevie and Mascheran-no-oh-o (We got Xabi alonso, momo sissoko, Gerrard and Mascheran-no-oh-o) I'll be back with pics as soon as Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 That's great news Matthew, well done! Really looking forward to seeing the pics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Fantastic news Matthew, sounds like Alonso was glad to have some friends. What sort did you get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topdollar Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I've been away for a week or so with work and just read this thread. I'm very sorry for you horrific ordeal and loss but glad that you've come through this with a possitive ending. I wish you both a very merry christmas and good luck with your new girls. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Glad there has been a positive outcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 We love the names of your chickens. My son has two Rhode Island Red miniatures called Gerrard and Torres. He wants to put a Welcome to Anfield sign on the eglu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
