Pro - Does anyone else's nest boxes get soaked in rain?

[Jukebox Tim]

Sadly, after two years of prolific egg-laying, our Pepperpot, LaVern, became ill with what seemed like a fungal infection of her crop. We had her on a course of medication and, although she rallied for a few days, her condition worsened and we had to put her out of her suffering.

 

We're left with our Maran (Bessie) and Ranger (Mabel) - the extended run looks too big without LaVern so, today, we've bought a Coral hybrid and another Pepperpot.

[Helly Welly]

So sorry about LaVern, at least she had a happy life with you.

 

I see you subscribe to the immediate replacement theory, me too, i wouldn't be able to handle seeing the extra space.

 

May you have as many happy times with the new girls as i'm sure you did with LaVern

[Egluntyne]

Sad news.

[Christian]

So sorry to hear you news.

 

I'm sure she had a good life with you!

[AnnieP]

So sorry Tim

She was a great chook though!

[Rhapsody]

Oh dear I'm sorry about laVern. As we arein the same neckof the woods, where are you getting your newbies from?

[Karen & co.]

Sorry to hear about LaVern

 

karen x

[Mrs Frugal]

So sorry to hear about LaVern, Tim .

[Tina C]

RIP LaVern

 

Hope you have lots of fun with your new girls.

[Jill]

Sorry to hear about LaVern but it was the kindest thing you could do for her. I hope you have many happy years with your new girls. Where are you getting them from?

[MisHapp]

Awww, poor girl - sounds like you looked after her brilliantly though.

 

Enjoy your new girlies!

[Hen Watch]

Sorry about LaVern. We were upset when Nigella died and we only had her a few weeks. So it must be very sad for you. I'm sure the new chooks will be fun when they arrive. All the best.

[theherd123]

Oh dear im so sorry to hear your sad news

 

Think back on her life with a smile on your face and try and remember all the good times you have had with her i know its hard to do right now but it will get easier.

[chelsea]

Sorry to hear about Lavern, bless her.

 

She had a fantastic life though compared to most chickens. Take comfort from that and enjoy your new hens

[Martin B]

[buffie]

So sorry about LaVern, it's never easy but you have done the kindest thing and you know when it's right don't you.

 

Hugs

 

BBx

[Jukebox Tim]

Thank you all. How very kind.

 

For those of you who asked, we're getting the new chooks from Hollywater Hens, near Bordon (Surrey/Hants border).

 

The lady there is the best in the area for hybrids but, if you want a pure breed, I also recommmend Simon Bates at the Garden Hen Company in Windsor.

 

Regards,

 

Tim

[Kathy C]

Sorry to hear about LaVerne.

 

I hope your new ones will settle in quickly.

[Jukebox Tim]

Since the demise of LaVern we have added two new chooks to the "clutch"; Mojo and Lucille have joined Bessie and Mabel.

 

We got them from Jayne at Hollywater Hens (very helpful) not far from Farnham. They both surprised us with a couple of small eggs yesterday, much to the annoyance of Bessie and Mabel. There's been a bit of argey-bargey but it should settle down in a day or two. Shame the weather is so dire because we've not really been able to let them out of the run.