Minnie&Moose Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Just got home from a weekend away to find that our electric fence had been messed around with (one of the stakes was out of the ground) and lots of white feathers all over the garden. Given that the other 3 chickens were untouched I suspect Myrtle got out into the garden and was later taken by a fox. Unfortunately the person looking after the hens and the cat forgot to come feed the cat and shut up the hens, so the cat's pretty hungry and cross, and Myrtle is no more. I'm furious and sad and feel very guilty - if our friends had done as arranged Myrtle would have rushed up to them for treats and would have been popped back into the cube run where she would have been safe. So, will be asking other friends to look after the menagerie next time. In the meantime my son has lost 2 of his 5 chickens in just over a week - not a happy situation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybird Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 So sorry to read this - I hope that your son is coping You certainly shouldn't feel guilty. You did all you could by arranging for someone to look after your pets. It is they who have let you down with awful consequences Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 You are having bad luck and it is a difficult situation when friends have let you down. Sorry about Myrtle. I hope you have a good run of things now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickyhazel Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Sorry to hear about Myrtle You did all you could, asking friends to look after them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 that's awful. poor you and your son Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippy chick Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 So sorry to hear about poor Myrtle. I hope that your lad is coping ok. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 So sorry. Your friend is going to feel so bad. Very annoying and upsetting for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 That is a shame. I'm sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 So sorry. Don't feel guilty - you made adequate arrangements, not your fault that you were let down by your friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 I'm so sorry - II notice you live in Oxford. I'm not far away in Abingdon if that helps at any time. Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 so sorry to read of this terrible news. Love to you and your boy.Axx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I am sorry about Myrtle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 So sorry to hear about Myrtle. It might be worthwhile checking all around, just in case she got away and is hiding somewhere. I know it's not very likely, but it has happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Sorry to hear about your problems with pet care, and so tragic that something like this has happened to poor little Myrtle. Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahsausage Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 OMG that's awful, what a thing to come home to! I would certainly cross my 'friends' off my christmas card list if any of them did that to me! So sorry for your loss, I'd be devastated and very angry too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachael_farnsworth Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I'm so sorry If ever you need a hand, I'm in Headington... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnie&Moose Posted May 17, 2010 Author Share Posted May 17, 2010 Many thanks for all your support and lovely comments. It makes a big difference and is very much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_m Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Im sorry to hear of the loss of myrtle and minnie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
