little jerry Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 This morning we got up to let the girls out of the igloo, and to our horror they were gone. Every part of the igloo had been opened and there was a lot of feathers about. We knew someone must have done this so we contacted the police. They have been great and are taking it very seriouslly as last night there was a report of youths being cruel to a chicken near by. We are distraught that our girls have suffered at the hands of cruel kids. OUr children have been crying all day. They were our pets after all and we all loved them. Anyhow, the police said they have got names of boys involved and they plan to prosecute. Thankfully they take cruelty to animals very seriouslly. We wont be put off and already plan to get more chickens but will make our garden more secure. Unfotunately its not just the fox we need to worry about, but sick minded people who take pleasure in hurting defencless animals. I can hardly bear to think of what they went through before they died, although they have not been found.I suppose a fox will have got them in the end. RIP Jerry ann Florrence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 do you know what, I daren't say what I'd do to the likes of them!!!! I'm so sorry for you and for your poor girls. I hope the police throw the book at them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Very sorry indeed to read about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I'm so sorry to hear about your girls. Best wishes, Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westleigh Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 just not sure what to write,i am so upset for you,what a cruel thing to do,hugs to you and your family xxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 That IS very upsetting. I'm so sorry for you and your children. Once you make your garden more secure and feel safe, please get more hens. Nice people should not stop keeping chickens because of such brutes. Well done to the police. Saronne x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little jerry Posted March 29, 2009 Author Share Posted March 29, 2009 Its so nice to get support from you all. Im at the crying stage right now. The latest is that the police are doing door to door inquiries. They really do mean bussiness. I think I could have dealt with foxes better, but not this.Its just so awfull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I'm so sorry, that is awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiblick Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I am so sorry to hear this. This is absolutely my worst fear. I'll be padlocking the WIR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I'm so sorry to hear this . I'm glad the police are taking it so seriously and hope they give the culprits some sort of punishment. It won't bring your girls back but these horrible people need to be taught a lesson . It must have been so upsetting, I hope your kids are OK . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koo2cat Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 You poor things and your poor chickens. That is so much worse than even a fox getting them. I hope the police do to them what they did to your hens!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayo Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 (edited) So very sorry to hear your news. I send very best wishes to you and your family. M. Edited March 29, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkisland Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 That is terrible, I'm so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 just read your message and the replys and am now in tears myself. I am so sorry for you and your family. X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I am so so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 What an awful thing to do. I'm so sorry for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Very sorry. I guess there is a chance your girls might still be alive, I really hope somebody has found them and there'll be a happy ending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Ditto the above post. It's terrible I feel awful for you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 How awful my worst nightmare, I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilda-and-evadne Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I am so, so, so sorry to hear this. Although I haven't had any "near misses" yet with youths, they do sometimes come past here in packs, and I started padlocking the WIR yesterday and thinking about chaining up the eglu so that the eggport cannot be opened when the chain is on (I think there is an Omleteer on this forum who has devised a way of doing this). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 How awful sending you and your family some (((hugs))). I hope the police prosecute fully! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 That is so terrible but I hope that the sad brainless idiots that cant pick on something their own size get the book chucked at them(& more). Its really great to hear that the police are trying to do something about it and perhaps all your neighbours with ANY animals of any type want to be aware that these evil worthless thugs are around. These should be made to do community service in public for you all to see. Sick. Hope their parents are well ashamed and their schools and friends get to know. How sad for your children to learn that there are some wicked children in this world.. Really sorry for you indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 How awful for you, your children and the poor chickens I am very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little jerry Posted March 29, 2009 Author Share Posted March 29, 2009 We are not going to let these sick people put us off keeping chickens, but I would like to be able to lock the pod next time round. Its been so hard to cope with the idea that they suffered at the end. The report back from the police is that they were seen being cruel to one of the girls in a street near to us. All your kind words are helping me get by tonight. X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 How terrible how can people do that? Sending you and your family the biggest ((((hugs)))) possible. Thinking of you all xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
