skye Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 So sorry to hear of your girls' terrible experience. I really feel for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little jerry Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 We still have no knews on who did this. But its been great knowing that there are so many people out there who care about this. Its been a hard day for us and the garden seems so empty without the chooks.I havnt cleaned out tho pod yet. Not quite ready yet. We have plans though and thats positive. Love to you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westleigh Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 good for you little jerry,keep you chin up xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidygirlsuk Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Oh how awful for you. This makes me so angry. I just don't understand how someone could do this. I hope you get the justice you deserve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluckbok Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 That's terrible I'm so sorry for you and your children. What saddos!! I hope they get what's coming to them!! Hugs sent your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 So sorry little jerry, I can't get out of my head how scared the girls must have been (Animals being frightened is one of my biggest hates in this yobbish society - it upsets me hugely). Glad the police are taking it seriously. Lots of love to you all x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Just wanted to add my condolences as well. I echo everyone elses thoughts on this, it's my worst nightmare as well, and sickens me to the pit of my stomach Good to hear you are now looking to the future, so best wishes with whatever you decide to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkspurs Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 OMG I've just seen this and we both want to send you our heartfelt sympathies. It's tragic how some people can do this sort of thing and we hope the police really do prosecute. Hope you start feeling a bit better soon. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 We still have no knews on who did this. But its been great knowing that there are so many people out there who care about this. Its been a hard day for us and the garden seems so empty without the chooks.I havnt cleaned out tho pod yet. Not quite ready yet. We have plans though and thats positive.Love to you all. Hi, I'm the person Claret was referring to, we had a chicken taken and killed by a yob of a schoolboy playing truant. Although the culprit was identified (and very much known to the police) there was not enough evidence to prosecute, even with the involvement of the RSPCA. We still miss Momo every day but we have a rose planted for her and two more girls who have their own character and are laying regularly now. Do take some time thinking about what you want to do now... We've moved the girls closer to the house and I have put anti climb paint (with warning messages) all around the inside of the top or our fence. My heartfelt sympathies go out to you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hangman Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 This really is a terrible story, and it's just a reminder that now even pet chickens are not immune from certain groups of scum which breed and infest the areas we live in. We should treat them like we do redmite, but that's just me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madchickenlady Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Just coming back to this thread to let anyone who doesn't know about prikka strips. They're only any good of course if you have a fully enclosed garden, but if you do they are very good. We primarily got ours to help deter cats/foxes, but they are also useful anti theft devices. You do have to display a warning sign. They are strips of plastic covered with plastic cones, which would be very uncomfortable to walk/stand/get a grip on. Next doors cat tentatively touched one and hasn't been back since. He wasn't injured at all, but I suspect a human being with all that extra weight might well end up with an injury. I certainly sllep better knowing that my side gate is protected (it's the only direct access to our back garden ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy chickens! Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Just caught up with this and feel so sad and angry at the same time. I hope the police deal with the culprits appropriately. So sorry for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
