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[tom123]

So sorry Lewis

 

I had PMed you as also have a couple of bantam hens you could have but you look to be sorted now

 

Hope Nugget is alright and you are coping alright

 

Tom

[ubereglu]

What awful news Lewis, I can understand why you don't like keeping your hens in a run all the time. I'm the same, ours go out to Free range everyday and we've been ok, (touch wood) up until now, but it's one of the risks you take...

 

I've thought about setting them up a nice big run for them, but then Molly would have to change her garden laying spot!

 

I hope you get her some new friends soon, she sounds a bit like she's in shock poor thing and could do with a friend.

[batcatz]

Hi, I'm so sorry!! I've been keeping my fingers crossed that one will come home.

 

p.s. Redwing Rules!!! Brought tears to my eyes.

[bigmommasally]

How horrible for you Lewis, I'm so sorry. Poor little Nugget must be feeling really shocked.

[Goosey Lucy]

So sorry to read of your loss, Lewis. And what a lovely gesture from Tasha. Chicken people are the nicest I've met.

[Patricia W]

Oh Lewis. I've been away for a week so have only just caught up with your sad news. I too let mine free range knowing the risks so this could always be me. So glad Nugget escaped and it looks as though she'll soon have a friend.

 

Tricia

[sparkysmum]

Lewis, have only just read your post. I am so very, very sorry to hear this dreadful news. Be strong. Ax

[foreveryoung]

lwescott - Im so sorry for your loss!!

 

I lost all my ducks to ye old fox! it was horrible, more so as we caught him in the act and saw the devastation left behind and all the clearing up after it.. I had to get hubby to let my hes out and put them away as I just couldnt face it for about a week... I had so many ppl take the mickey, joking around about the ducks even my mum made jokes, which caused me to tell her that she was an insensitive ***

 

some ppl just don't get it......

 

the only reason my hes were ok was prob because one we caught the fox in the act and two they were all roosted away.

 

either way its a horrid thing to happen... we are now rebuilding my wir, we have torn the old one down completely and starting again, using galvanized steel.

 

it would be good for your remaining hen to have a friend, not sensitive at all.

[Wolfie]

Lewis

What dreadful news. I love the name "Pox" for your Ancona. Perhaps she will turn up? Let's hope.

[abwsco]

Lewis, I've only just seen this. Am so sorry Like you, we let ours out all day as well.

[Little Clucker]

I'm so sorry to hear this

 

best wishes and feathery hugs from the girls

 

xxxxx

[Mayo]

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So Very sorry to hear your news, Lewis. Am I allowed to offer some too {{Hugs}}

 

Max

[Old Speckled Hen]

Just seen this Lewis. Soooooo sorry. I know how you feel having lost my first three to a fox one night when the run wasn't secured.

[Lewis]

All hugs received - thanks

 

I tidied up the garden yesterday and washed out the feeders etc ... the old WIR is all horrible and muddy so I'm just leaving that - will be ripping it down and covering it with grass soon anyway

 

Nugget seems ok, just a bit lost! Will give her a bath in a minute and keep her inside for a few hours

 

Thanks for the offer Tom, I'm hopefully sorted with Tasha After I fell in love with Jantys ... a black silkie

[Valkyrie]

Ah we did have a black silkie - she is now muddy with aubiose for added camouflage and back in the nestbox.

 

Course we need piccies when you get them you know!

[tom123]

No problem Glad little Nugget is alright

 

Good luck with the little Silkie, let us know how you get on