Olly Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 How awful for you - but as everyone has said, don't blame yourself. It can happen to anyone, and it wasn't because you were not taking care of them. We've all had moments when we've forgotten to close the run/replace the eggport or something similar. Big hugs, hope you and your ten-year old can come to terms with the trauma. Go on posting on here, we will want to hear how you're feeling in a day or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 I am so sorry to read what has happened and whilst it is hard don't blame yourself. Your girls had a happy life away from the battery farm and hopefully in time you will be able to have some more chickens. Big Hugs and hope your daughter is ok too Kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLK69 Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 I'm so sorry for your loss - but don't beat yourself up. Twice in the last year my hens haven't been put to bed securely - once I forgot and another time 'someone' took the egg port door right off and I didn't notice when locking them up ! As it has been said it could have happened to any one on here - hope you get through it - you gave those girls some freedom they may not have otherwise had. Susie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy36 Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 hey, please be kind to yourself, we have all made mistakes, and there by the grace of God go all of us. You saved them from an unloved life and for that they will have been grateful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 I'm so, so sorry to hear about this . I had tears in my eyes just reading your post, you can tell how much they meant to you . Please don't blame yourself, we've all done something similar (I once went to work for a whole day and left them freeranging by mistake - I was lucky ). I hope once you've got over the shock, you will consider getting some more girls. You did a lovely thing rescuing your girls and I'm sure you can do the same again. I hope your little girl is OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 huge hug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidygirlsuk Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 how awful for you don't beat your self up. mistakes happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I'm so sorry for you. (((Big Hugs)))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgies Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 So sorry to hear of your sad loss, what a huge shock that must have been. I hope you feel a little less guilty today, it's a punishing emotion in these circumstances. As others have said, I'm sure that with time you'll be able to fondly remember the quality of life you were able to offer your girls, and the happiness they brought you. Don't leave it too long before getting some more - and maybe a Foxwatch too if you can stretch to that? Hugs for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dame egna Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I am really sorry to hear about your chooks - please don't beat yourself up about it, these things unfortunately happen, and foxes are pretty determined blighters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I'm so sorry, try not to blame yourself, as you've read we've all done something similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fried-or-boiled Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to reply with such kind words - it is much appreciated. My son and I buried the girls in the sunshine today at my allotment and Violet was reunited with Rose and Lily who had both died due to illness - the three of them were my very first escapees from the battery farm and all will hold a very special place in my heart. Best regards Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Your signature looks so sad now . I hope you feel able to get some more girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 So sorry to hear about what happened. Please don't blame your self though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 So Sorry to hear your sad news dont feel bad we have all done it at some time or another we have just been fortunate to get away with it . Get some new girls when you feel up to it XxxHugsxxX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little jerry Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Feel really sad reading your story. Dont blame yourself. You have done really well for your girls. We cant watch over them every hour. They have had a great life . I recommend a really good cry (previous experience),and give yourself a wee bit time to recover and get more chickens. Dont be put off.Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smanners Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 This was very sad to read and could have happened to any of us . I do hope that time will heal the sadness and when you feel ready your Eglu will once again be filled with some new girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 My OH told me today I'd left the walk in run stable door open all last night . So you see it's not just you, but you were very unlucky . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Hi Jules glad you had a sunny day to lay your girls to rest. This is by far the saddest story that I have ever read. Lets hope that you soon will be feeling ready for introducing more chickens into your life..you are a very good chicken mummy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I am so sorry for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
