pencilbeckett Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Hi All I know i dont post very often but i do lurk quite often. I have two exbatts Henrietta and Geraldine. Well Henrietta is gone and i just dont know where she went. I have a small eglu and the 25 metre omlet fence and i let them range in the fencing in the day on the field next to our house. I came back this afternoon and found Geraldine in the eglu just sat alone and no sign of Henrietta no feathers around or anything. I have searched but it was starting to get dark and there was no sign of her. I feel so sad she had such a bad start as an exbatt and we only got them in June. I also have the dilemma of one lone girl. I am sat here crying thinking that she may be outside somewhere as we live on a farm and have loads of bushes and outbuildings. Our local fox comes every night for bread off our garden that the birds dont take so i know she will definately not make it until the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 What a shame. Fingers crossed that she has just gone walk about. She might turn up in a neighbours garden tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Oh no, how sad . You never know, she may have found a safe, cosy spot somewhere for the night . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Oh Jenni, i'm so sorry to hear about your missing girl - it may be that you find her in the morning and I do hope that is the case! Just remember what a fabulous life she's had since you rescued her. She went from a tiny cage to a lovely free range life, it must have been wonderful for her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Hopefully she will have found herself a safe roost. Fingers crossed she returns tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Hope she reappears this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Hope she reappears this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Hope she reappears this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Hope she turns up today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Keeping everything crossed for Henrietta xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pencilbeckett Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 Hi Guys Thanks for your kind replys. However, no sign of Henrietta today so i think it must have been Mr Fox. Feel so sorry for Geraldine she looks so lonely. I have searched the whole field today i did find an egg in the bush but the girls got out the other day when my husband left the fence down so i think it was from then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkisland Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Oh dear, so sorry Can you get a friend for Geraldine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I am so sorry to hear about Henrietta. Hope you and Geraldine are feeling OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 So sorry to hear about Henrietta Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 So sorry to hear your tale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbey Road Girl Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 We feel for you and your loss. Still, she had some sort of good life thanks to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pencilbeckett Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 Hi I feel so bad ringing around for another hen when it has only been a day since we lost Henrietta but i have contacted the BHWT as i have to fing a friend for my other girl. They have put me on the list for the rescue on 28th Feb so fingers crossed. Cant believe how upset i have got over losing one of the girls they really are like family. Have got a lovely picture of her on my fridge so i wont forget her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 It doesn't mean you aren't still grieving your lost girl. Don't feel bad, it will comfort you as well your other girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 So sorry to hear about your lost hen. Glad you are getting friends for your lonely girl though. I'm hoping for some ex batts as soon as I pluck up the courage to upgrade to a cube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 So sorry to hear about Henrietta but you really shouldn't feel bad about getting more girls. Geraldine will appreciate being part of a flock again and some more very lucky little hens will be coming to a lovely retirement. ((hugs)) to you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
