tom123 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcatz Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 How horrible for you Lewis, I'm so sorry. Poor little Nugget must be feeling really shocked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 So sorry to read of your loss, Lewis. And what a lovely gesture from Tasha. Chicken people are the nicest I've met. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Lewis, have only just read your post. I am so very, very sorry to hear this dreadful news. Be strong. Ax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Lewis What dreadful news. I love the name "Pox" for your Ancona. Perhaps she will turn up? Let's hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Lewis, I've only just seen this. Am so sorry Like you, we let ours out all day as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Clucker Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I'm so sorry to hear this best wishes and feathery hugs from the girls xxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayo Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 . So Very sorry to hear your news, Lewis. Am I allowed to offer some too {{Hugs}} Max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted March 1, 2010 Author Share Posted March 1, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 No problem Glad little Nugget is alright Good luck with the little Silkie, let us know how you get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
