Gelbel Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Hello. I'm sat here breaking my heart. I have been down in Bristol since Tuesday looking after my Mum following a hip replacement op. I got home a little while ago. My poor DH had to tell me that my beautiful girls were all got by a fox on Wednesday. By the looks of it, it's been digging and chewing, ripping - all sorts - at the fence to our garden for a few days and finally got through and got them. Because the weather was so awful and because I was worried about Mum I did not do my big weekend clean and check last weekend - if I had of done I may have noticed there was evidence it was trying to get in and I could've taken measures. I am devastated but my poor husband has had to keep it from me when I've been asking about them. I'd driven home with a smile on my face looking forward to Rita sprinting to a treat of corn and a cuddle from my lovely Joy - won't ever happen again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Such terrible terrible news - I'm so very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipistrelle Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 ((((hugs))))) I'm so sorry, A x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 You poor love, my heart goes out to you and your lovely DH who had to hold back his own sorrow to protect you when Mum was your priority RIP little ones & {{{hugs}}} to you both Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels4 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Sorry for your loss. How awful for you. I often times have to leave my girls for long periods and so look forward to just being able to spend time with them in the garden, I can only imagine how sad you are feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Very sorry to hear your news xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Oh, what a shock, I'm so sad for you. You must be numb & heartbroken today. My heart goes out to you, and I hope it won't put you off chickenkeeping when you clearly loved them so much. RIP dear hens. Thinking of you. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gelbel Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 I hope it won't put you off chickenkeeping when you clearly loved them so much. It won't - poor DH was telling me the neighbours have said they will come round to help make that complete WIR for us when they asked after the girls yesterday and he had to tell them. DH said we'll get 3 more when we get home from holiday at the end of the month. Poor love was crying more than me when he was telling me and says he cannot image not ever having any again and he loved them as much as me. People with WIR be very careful - it was the external side (ie not directly from my garden but from the open land next door) to my totally enclosed area that the fox got though. While at the moment it's SO very, very raw and a massive shock I will get some more they are the best pets I ever had. Thanks for everybodies' kind comments - I am sat here listening to the online local radio commenatry as I am not up to going to the rugby this afternoon; doubt if I could see the pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 How awful for you and your OH, I'm so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol U Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 What a dreadful thing to happen. I am so, so sorry for you both. Unfortunately, it seems to happen to everyone sooner or later. When you get over the awful shock and sadness, I hope this won't put you off having some more gorgeous girls to love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Really sorry about your loss. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 What awful news to come home to. So sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Thats really sad news, so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 How very sad. {{hugs}} That was awful for you to come home to. There are some very lucky chickens out there, just waiting for you to love them. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 That is such a shame. I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I'm so sorry for you - it's obviously a high risk time for foxes. Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Sorry to hear it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CluckyBucks Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Thats such a shame, what a terrible thing to happen. HUGS xx xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I'm so sorry to hear your terrible news . How awful for you and OH . I hope you manage to make things secure and get some new girls to focus on, to help you get over this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grracee Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I'm so sorry for your loss, i can't even imagine how it must feel. Glad it hasn't put you off keeping more chickens though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Oh poor you and poor hubby too who must have felt awful having to keep it from you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 So sorry to hear this (((hugs))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoura Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 What awful news....so sorry for you all.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
