Seagazer Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted December 8, 2010 Author Share Posted December 8, 2010 There is some good news. Last night it was very obvious that my young reverse sussex had been eaten but we couldn't see any feathers from the amber star. We looked everywhere for her but looking at the mess we assumed that the fox had taken her away. This morning there was no sign of her when I fed the girls but I looked out of the conservatory window just before leaving for work and there she was. There is no sign of any injuries. She was just very wet and wary. I snuggled her and stroked her. She is now in with the others in the WIR separated in her own run so that they can get used to each other and she can have some friends again. I'm so relieved. The pekins on the other hand are cheesed to say the least at being confined to their WIR despite the deployment of extra treats and snuggles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodinparts Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Janty - I AM sorry....How awful. Also sorry if it sounded as if I was being flippant and insensitive on the other "how many chickens" thread...I'd not spotted this, and thought you were referring to your earlier loss only. To have another one so soon is just miserable - though I'm happy for you that the amber is home safely. Do hope that's your run of horrors out the way now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Oh how lovely, some good news Janty, hope she gets all better soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted December 8, 2010 Author Share Posted December 8, 2010 I gave her more snuggles tonight and she seems well enough. She certainly ate enough treats earlier...always a good sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted December 8, 2010 Author Share Posted December 8, 2010 Janty - I AM sorry....How awful. Also sorry if it sounded as if I was being flippant and insensitive on the other "how many chickens" thread...I'd not spotted this, and thought you were referring to your earlier loss only. To have another one so soon is just miserable - though I'm happy for you that the amber is home safely.Do hope that's your run of horrors out the way now. No problem, honestly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted December 19, 2010 Author Share Posted December 19, 2010 Little Nugget passed away today. She was quite peaceful when she went. Fingers crossed that this is the last one. We have been expecting Nugget to leave us for some time so it wasn't a surprise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 So sorry Janty - it seems never ending. I'm really glad the other little birdy turned up OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Just read this thread Janty, as I've not been around much recently, and I'm so sorry to hear about your losses , especially Popcorn, who I remember wanting to steal, and your little chicks who were still quite little when I saw them. I lost three girls in as many weeks earlier this year and remember being at a point where I just wanted to put out a bin-bag without a dead hen in it . Sending lots of ((hugs)) to you and yours, and hoping the tide has now turned . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodinparts Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Love and sympathies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Picaloon C Boodle Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 I am so sorry to hear about this. May they all roost in peace. Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Sorry to hear it Janty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 A terrible time for you. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...