pipistrelle Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 How awful, I'm so sorry P x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 So sorry to hear the news...take comfort from the fantastic life those chooks have had, and do whatever you feel is right about getting a new friend for Nugget...thinking of youxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I'm so sorry Lewis, please don't feel bad. I think if you feel up to it you should get Nugget some new friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISCA Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Sorry to hear your news, it must have been an awful shock. I would go and get some more for company for her as hens don't like being alone do they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 She's pretty much stayed in the eglu all day - I went up to give her a fuss and check her over, when I opened the egg port her neck went up, looking for something. She's just a bit muddy, no idea how she could have got under the shower curtain. She's always slept under Pox on the roosting bars, but was flat in the nest box just ... probably a little bit shocked and trying to keep warm. I would have gone out to get a replacement today, just thought it was too early and should think it over first. Will try and go to the farm tomorrow and see if they have any banties, they don't always have banty hens on their own, just hybrids but I think they could bend the rules for ex-staff Thanks everyone - friends 1st comments whenever anything happens to the chucks, 'will you eat it?' ... would you eat your cat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Oh Lewis, so sorry to hear this. I am inclined to agree with you - I let ours FR, knowing there is a risk, but do all I can to minimise it. However they are so happy while FR, and not happy when in the run. If I could have a large WIR, it might be different, but I can't. I know I might lose them, but they are having a wonderful life. You gave your chooks a brilliant life, and I hope Nugget gets a little friend soon. Hugs. Sarah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I just ignore people when they say that to me now. I think they all think they're being funny or the first ones to say it I hope you manage to get some Lewis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Lewis I am so very sorry I have some chooks here ready to go you are welcome to one as a gift, will pm you with list of options I need to go to Moochoos next week so can drop one in to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 oh bless your heart Tasha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Redders that's so lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 If you're sure thats so kind Tasha! First time all day I was a bit emotional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelley8179 Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 So sorry to hear about your girls . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Really sorry to hear about your hens, Lewis. Tasha, you are so kind! (Take her up on it, Lewis) Saronne xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grracee Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Sorry to hear about your hens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Oh Lewis, Im so so sorry, how totally devasting for you Bless you Tasha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Oh No Lewis I am so sorry, hope you manage to get some more hens tomorrow if you are going for Banties. Tasha you are too kind, you give us all great support and your gift to Lewis is just wonderful Kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Lewis im so so sorry How lovely of Tasha to offer you one of hers. Tasha your a star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henhathnofury Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I don't know you but we are chicken-keepers. I understand your numbness. I let my girls free-range too. They are happiest when they are out and about. Cyber hugs and empathy, sympathy. Hope your one girl gets a new friend and recovers from her ordeal. You too. Be kind to yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Lewis, you have had both sides of the luck coin today, huge {{{hugs}}} to you and little Nugget..and hopeful for Pox. I am of the same FR risk thought as you, whenever we are at home our girls FR in their pen for the PomPoms & the rest of the garden for the big girls, some of the time the dogs FR with them, which I think probably helps to deter the Red Coated One. As soon as I go out though, the chooks all get locked in their runs, like it or not I was a bit emotional It had that effect on lots of us I expect, Tasha you really are a star Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emchook Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Oh no ! What a terrible thing to happen ! I am so sorry ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 The kindness award goes to Tasha: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Gosh Lewis what awful news, my thoughts are with you tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 So sorry to hear of your news Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poached Egg Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Lewis - we are absolutely gutted for you. We are still new on here and it has been really touching to see what a great, supportive online community it is and such a kind, generous offer from Tasha (got somewhat emotional too). Hope whatever you decide goes well for you and Nugget. <> Denise & Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 Thank you everyone - it really does help I suppose we've been lucky for 4 years, and you don't ever think it'll happen to you. Its a hard lesson to learn. I cleaned out the eglu on Friday so thats ok, just need to sort out the old wir ... and all the feathers - might leave them for the wind. Nugget hopefully getting a friend this week from Tasha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
