Lewis Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 (edited) I'm absolutely gutted ........................... I knew something was wrong, couldn't hear/see them, went up and there is just feathers :'( Nugget (buff rock bantam) is the only one left - untouched. She was on top of the run, under the shower curtain, no idea how she got under there. One I'm most gutted about is the only school chick ... Purkinje . Don't know what to do. Not upset, not angry, just gutted ... empty Now there are all the What if's ... the WIR was built, they weren't FRing, we had gone to Reading. I know she can't be on her own, she doesn't look touched at all, will sort her out in a bit. Edit: Forgot to say the ducks were locked up in the side passage so are ok... Edited February 27, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Goodness! how devastating. {{Hugs}} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Oh no what a horrible shock. I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend21 Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Lwescot, I am devastated for you, It is my worst nightmare, the fact they kill everything is what really angers me I am so sorry I know we will all be thinking about you. The person who has been building my WIR for about 3 weeks still has not turned up so I am on high worry alert now big hugs Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CluckyBucks Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 What an awful thing to happen Im glad one of your girls, and your ducks are okay. xx xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I'm absolutely gutted .............................. So sorry Lewis, I'm gutted for you. You must feel so numb today, but avoid the "what ifs" etc, they don't help. Your hens had the best, best, best lives with you. Learn from this, grieve for your dear chickens, but don't go through blame nor let it put you off chickenkeeping. Terribly sorry for you to be going through this Lewis & Nugget. R.I.P. lovely hens. Thinking of you. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Oh Lewis, how awful! I am so gutted for you! Please take some strength from all the omlet love an support you get and deserve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Lewis, I am absolutely gutted for you. Sending you lots of hugs xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 Been shopping to avoid thinking about it No sign of Pox feathers and she's so fast it wouldn't surprise me if she got away, but could be anywhere ... not really holding out any hope I know it might sound a bit selfish considering, or whatever, but I'd rather have them running around the garden FR'ing happily and enjoying being chickens rather than stuck in a run ... even if something like this could happen Thanks everyone, it won't put me off - nothing could do that Just will have to be extra careful now, get the WIR done asap and then sort out a fox watch What do you think is the best thing to do? I know its not best to have her on her own in the eglu, but it is insensitive to go out and buy her a friend straight away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Lewis, if you feel that you could get her a friend or two you do that. I don't think its insensitive if you feel strong enough to do it. I'm sure Nugget will appreciate new friends Whatever you decide, you have my thoughts, prayers and matey support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I'm so sorry Lewis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joza2210 Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Awww i feel so sorry for you It happend to me last year and the thing took all my hens but dont give up on poultry just make the run safer and buy more hens ... It can only get better ... Once again im gutted for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels4 Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I'm sorry to hear your news Lewis, such a shame. Don't feel insensitive Nugget needs some new friends now more than ever....Sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellykelly Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Oh, how awful. Sorry to hear about your hens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Sorry Lewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I'm so sorry to hear your awful news, Lewis . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky1 Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 So sorry lwescott. Don't worry about the "What if's" we all do the best we can. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I know it might sound a bit selfish considering, or whatever, but I'd rather have them running around the garden FR'ing happily and enjoying being chickens rather than stuck in a run ... even if something like this could happen : This is pretty much how I feel and often wonder if I might get caught out one day too. I know its not best to have her on her own in the eglu, but it is insensitive to go out and buy her a friend straight away? I think you have to do whatever you feel is the right thing to do. I am inpulsive and would have to go out and get another one straight away but everyone is different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 No sign of Pox feathers and she's so fast it wouldn't surprise me if she got away, but could be anywhere ... not really holding out any hope I'd hold onto that hope -- I wondered if you'd find any escapees when I read your first message. And no, it's not insensitive to consider getting more asap - it's actually the opposite - VERY SENSITIVE and caring to give Nugget the friends she needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Sorry to hear it Lewis. Devastating for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I agree with you - like to see the girls ranging - I only lock them up for their tea. I expect we will get a fox, and I would be angry with it, but it's just doing what comes naturally and I'm handing it dinner on a big green plate. And don't blame yourself either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 So sorry Lewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 So sorry to hear it Lewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Sorry to hear that too Lewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
