Trixabell Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 I lost one of my girls 2 weeks ago and i'm still a sobbing mess whenever i think about her...we have her ashes in our room for the winter and in the summer we are going to make her a nice little area in the garden to scatter her but i think i'm gonna concentrate on the 2 i have left until they pass away and i don't think i can handle having anymore even though my OH has said i could have some....my problem is not that i don't love them enough, its that I love them too much...he didn't get why i was so upset until he realised that i'm outside all the time with them kissing and cuddling them, talking to them, making them little treats and just loving them as much as i can. I'm just glad i was able to give 3 ex batts a happy home and if anyone out there is thinking of doing it, these are my first ever chickens and ex batts just need lots of love and care, if your thinking of giving them a home please do it as there is nothing more rewarding than seeing them grow into little characters and discovering life outside a battery farm. I love my girls so much and wouldn't have changed having them for the world x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moomin Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 I really feel for you. This year we've lost 2 dear Guinea Pigs and this week had to have our old Burmese pud, Barney, put to sleep. The house seems empty without him and I am in bits too, so I know how you feel. But time heals as they say. Get some more chooks (when you feel you're ready), it will take your mind off it a bit. Take care X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 I'm sorry you're feeling so bad . Just think of what a lovely life you gave her - at least she died having experienced love and freedom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 I think the thing to remember is that you are missing her because you loved her so much - and so well!! Just think of all the other Roses's out there waiting for you to come along and be as good and kind to them! Take care Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 I think the thing to remember is that you are missing her because you loved her so much - and so well!! Just think of all the other Roses's out there waiting for you to come along and be as good and kind to them! Take care Louise So sorry about Rose, its never easy when we lose a pet Louise has a good point here, you can give other chickens the opportunity to receive your love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trixabell Posted December 7, 2008 Author Share Posted December 7, 2008 Thanks grils, i definitely do not feel ready yet to have anymore but rest assured my other two are being spoilt rotten x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbey Road Girl Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Just wanted to add my condolences, Trixabelle. The grief you feel shows how much you cared for Rose. She was a lucky girl to have been rescued by you and ending her days being loved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 I know how you feel when you lose an animal who is part of your family. They leave such a huge void and even though you still love the other animals in your household you still miss the one who has gone because it's that individual's personality who is no longer there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Hi, it is awful when a much loved pet passes away. As others have said at least she had the opportunity to do chickeny things. Ex batts are wonderful but sometimes their lives seem so fragile. She was lucky to have been so loved. Allisonx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Lots of sympathy and ((hugs)) to you all . I haven't yet experienced the loss of any of my girls, but I know from losing pets in the past that it's hard when a little member of the family dies . Not much consolation at the moment, but in time you'll be able to remember what a lovely life Rose had with you, getting to do all those naughty chickenny things that every hen should. Glad to hear you're enjoying the company of your two other lucky girls and that they are being as thoroughly spoiled as all ex-batts should be . There's no need to feel rushed into making any decisions about the future until you're ready. I'm sure if you ever want to offer a home to more ex-batts, there'll be lots of little hens queueing up to be loved and spoiled by you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 ahhh & hugs to you xc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
