Shirl Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 I found her, in the bushes, dead. She looks unharmed (without touching her) so I assume she just died of old age. She seemed fine so it's a real surprise. She looked like a pile of leaves which is obviously why I didn't see her originally. I'm sad but she must have been about 4 so had 3 years of freedom before dying whilst freeranging. I guess there are worse ways to go. Bimble a really great character shown on the right below just after we got her. Bimble after a few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Sorry to hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Am so sorry Shirl At least she had a wonderful time with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roobaloo Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Sorry for your loss. Take solace in the fact she clearly had a fabulous free life and a peaceful end, doing exactly what a chicken should do...thats all any of us can hope for these beautiful ladies! You should be very proud! Rest in peace, Bimble! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadAboutChooks Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 What a sad ending, but she had a lovely long life with you, and was happy right up to the end. Rest in Peace Bimble! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Aw that is really sad but wow what a difference you made to her life. Those photos are amazing and it sounds like she passed away peacefully in freedom. Couldn't wish for more really could she Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerlady Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Sorry to hear that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 oh I'm sorry, but at least she had a lovely life with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sari Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 can't add anything else, apart from how sorry I am. It does help to know where they are...Hugs. the before and after photo's are amazing. what a special person you are, to have made such a difference x x xsari x x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBevBen Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Oh Shirl, I'm so very sorry to hear your sad news May Bimble be playing peacefully with our Lottie, Cottie and all the other animals. What an amazing difference you made to her little life, those pictures show what a good few years she had with you xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Sorry for your loss. I am so pleased you found her and were not left always wondering what happened and thinking the worst. It sounds as though she died whilst doing the things she enjoyed. You made a real difference to her life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 So sorry. Glad you found her though it would have been horrid never knowing. She had a good long life with you well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky1 Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Sorry to hear that Shirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 So sorry for your loss I think it is rather a lovely peaceful end to an ex battery hen's life to lie down and go to sleep out in the open where a real hen should be, feathers fluttering with the wind, you missing her as she resembled golden autumnal fallen leaves. You gave her that outdoor space Shirl, don't forget it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Bless her...... Fly high Bimble. So sad for you Shirl but she had a beautiful life with you and died peacefully in your garden. She had love and freedom, and it was all down to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherbet Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 So sad when you loose one. I am dreading the day when mine go, but like everyone has said you gave her freedom, and i am sure she knew you loved her very much. At least you know she died peacefully & Mr fox or cat did not get her. May she RIP. You did a brilliant job looking after her! Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 So sorry, as said at least you found her, it would have been worse not knowing. It sounds like she went peacefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Im so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 So sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BocBoc Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Wowsers - look at the difference in the before and after photos! You did an amazing job and she will have had a very happy life with you. All good things must come to an end and it was obviously Bimbles time. Glad you found her and know that nothing nasty happened to aid her end. RIP Bimble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes55 Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 I am so sorry to hear about your poor girl. She looked such a beautiful girl after all the loving care you had given her and has already been said I'm sure she had a wonderful retirement with you looking after her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 I can't really add anything to what others have already said, but Bimble had a fab retirement with you after what can't have been a great start in life and three very happy years doing fun chicken stuff. Sounds like she was just "ready to go"and found herself a comfy spot to die in peace. I am sure that is what all chickens would choose, if they could. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brambles Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Really sorry to hear this Shirl. What a happy life she had, and how lovely to go in such familiar surroundings. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 I'm sorry Shirl I think it is rather a lovely peaceful end to an ex battery hen's life to lie down and go to sleep out in the open where a real hen should be, feathers fluttering with the wind, you missing her as she resembled golden autumnal fallen leaves. You gave her that outdoor space Shirl, don't forget it. Couldn't have put it any better... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneyolktoanother Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 im so sorry to hear this at least she had a very good life with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
