lynnej33 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I let my 2 chickens roam free range for the first time on Sunday, I have had them for a few months and felt it was time to see how they coped with the big wide world. They had a lovely time all day and came back to there house at dusk, they did sit on top of the run but at least they came back. So yesterday I let them out again and they were still happily pottering around the garden at 7pm, but I went out at 9 and their was no sign of them I searched for well over a hour with no luck. Does anyone have any ideas what may have happened. Would they be roosting anywhere??? Do people steal them??? I live in a tiny hamlet no passing traffic hardly. I am so sad but hoping they may come home today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 It could just be a case of them finding a bush or tree to roost in if it went dark quicker than they thought. Hopefully foxy loxy hasn't been to visit Any sign of them this morning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Hopefully they have roosted in a tree. I would make sure that they are safely in their run before dark as they don't see well after the light drops below a certain level and won't have been able to find their way home. They could have been stolen as you suggest. They could have become someone else's Chicken of Fate or I'm afraid that they might have been taken by a fox. Have a search first thing, and hopefully you will be lucky and find them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynnej33 Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 Still no sign of them, I am gutted. Do you think they could still come back when they want to lay???? Or am I just clutching at straws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend21 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Lynne, this is so awful, does anyone near have chickens, If I saw two chickens wandering I would take them because I have chickens, but I would phone the vet and RSPCA to let them know I have them, have you tried the vet in case someone has reported finding them. I really hope you get them back please keep us informed. When they come back invest in an omlet fencing it is great for keeping them in the garden but letting them free range best wishes Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynnej33 Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 The people opposite have chickens and I have asked them. I am not convinced their dog didnt have them. I was in the house and they were just outside the window so I thought I would have heard something. The worst thing is not knowing, cant even find any evidence. I didnt think I would be so upset but got to keep hoping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I'm so sorry to hear this, Lynne . There is still a chance they'll come home so don't give up hope yet . Do keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Sad news, but don't give up hope just yet, chooks have been known to come home 2 or 3 days later. But if they do come home (or you get newbies), make sure they can't leave the garden again, as you've found out the hard way, the anxiety is not worth their extended freedom Keep us posted , Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 oh no, I have fingers crossed that they turn up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raina Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 So sorry to hear that your girls have disappeared Fingers crossed they come home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevP Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Thats must be such a worry for you Hopefully you'll be able to post good news soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker Chick Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I am soo sorry to hear your news. I have got everything crossed in the hope that they do return home safely. Our thoughts are with you. Big hugs xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 So sorry to hear your sad news. Fingers crossed that they may still return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Oh no, how awful for you, I'm keeping everything crossed that they come home or you find them, the only good thing is there doesnt seem to be any evidence of mr fox. Keep us informed we are all holding our breath in hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggregiousness Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I have my fingers crossed for you! I would have done exactly the same as you based on how they behaved when they were free before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 This is terrible for you. Keeping everything crossed for a safe return. A&Hxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CluckyBucks Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Fingers and toes crossed that they come back home Dont give up hope, we will all keep our eyes peeled for you xx x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynnej33 Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 Hi All Thank you so much for all your messages. I have some good news. Tikka came home yesterday and laid an egg at about 4.30. I have no idea where she was, I had been looking all afternoon and then she just appeared. Still no sign of Louise . I am not holding out much hope now as I think if she was OK they would have been together, but fingers crossed she is still around somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggregiousness Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 That is very good news indeed! What a clever girl for making it back! You never know, maybe Louise will appear too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 God news about Tikka. Fingers crossed for Louise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Thats great news about Tikka, still have fingers crossed for Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 I'm so pleased to hear that . Clever girl . There still may be hope for Louise, perhaps she's just not found her way home yet . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend21 Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Lynne, I am delighted for you, keep her safe and secure in the run until you fence off the garden, praying little louise comes home, they dont like being on their own jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 so pleased Tikka is safe, hoping Louise comes home safely too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevP Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Hurrah that is good news, fingers crossed here too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
