Paola Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I lost one of my girls during the night I have been keeping chickens for nearly 4 years and this is the first one to have gone naturally, it was such a shock to find her at the back of the Eglu She had her eyes closed so I hope that she went in her sleep. I could not face telling the kids before school so will have to do that later. It is some comfort that she went without having an awful illness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutrix Farmers Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Sorry to hear your sad news Paola. Hopefully she didn't suffer and as you say just died in her sleep, the perfect way to go!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Oh I am so so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 So sorry, but what a peaceful way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennyhenny Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Oh am so sorry, hopefully the kids will be ok when home from school Jennyhenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I'm so sorry to hear this, but it sounds like she went peacefully in her sleep, which is a relief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 That's such a shame Paola and it's never easy. Hug the little ones close and say your goodbyes tonight. cxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 Well that went better then I thought. They did not even shed a tear however it is the first that we are burying and they will get to choose a plant to put on top of her grave, which I think has helped. The others that were put to sleep I left at the vets. Thank you all for your kind words x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 They might be sadder tomorrow when they see the rest of the girls without her. Well done Paola, I bet you weren't looking forward to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 That's sad . I'm glad the kids took it well though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 so sorry Paola .......sending big big hugs xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 Claret, after what you said about holding them tight when we say our goodbyes got me thinking and I think that we will all blub when we bury her OH will be digging when he gets home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I'm so sorry to hear your sad news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 So sorry Paola, what a shock for you to find her. What a lovely way for her to go (no suffering) but its upsetting for your family. ((hugs)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Sorry to hear about your girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidygirlsuk Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 oh how sad. It did sound peaceful though. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 So sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Huge hugs from me too, Paola. From experience only this week, yes when you pop her into her grave will be very hard. We buried Tulip wrapped in one of DS's tshirts as she was his, and planted an apple tree over her, with a view to adding some yellow tulips when we can get some (her leg band was yellow). A peaceful way to go, tucked up & snug with her "sisters". Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnie the Moocher Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 We have always been very matter-of-fact about life and death with the children. It definitely makes things easier, although I did find losing a dog difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Sorry to hear that, it happened to me a couple of weeks ago and it is a horrible shock isn't it when you open up the back of the Cube/Eglu ... however it sounds as if it was peaceful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Sad news. ( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathyschix Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 So sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerangelk8x Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 so sorry to hear your news x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share Posted April 4, 2009 Thank you for your kind words :cry The chooks now do not have a leader They are not the sharpest tools in the box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
