Nicola O Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Just found Shirley, one of my ex-bats from last November, dead in the nest box. She was all curled up so I hope that means she went quietly in her sleep. When I saw her through the eggport Stan and Sylvie can in and gently nudged her, look at me as if to say 'somethings wrong' . Funnily enough, I went out at 2am as I realised I hadn't put the key ring clip back on the catch on the broody house nest box (I'm worried a fox could scrabble at it and knock the catch loose, push the top up and get into Lily who is sat on eggs) and Stan and Sylvie were standing out n the run. I just said 'silly girls, go back to bed', but i guess it could have not long happened then. Poor Shirley, she is the third of last Novembers 6 chooks to go, she never laid and always had watery poo and a mucky bottom a needed a regular was and trim (which she seemed to always enjoy). On a brighter note - I realised the other day that Stan, the last of my previous group of ex-batts, has reached her TWO YEARS OF FREEDOM this month, I am so chuffed for her and she is still going strong (although hasn't laid since she moulted last year - which is fine) Nicola. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 RIP Shirley, glad she had a quiet death but hugs for you and the rest of the team. Congratulations Stan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinamc Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Awww, RIP Shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimmyCustard Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Oh bless Shirley, I bet she just went to sleep and didnt wake up, the best way to go! Well done to you for rescuing the ex-batts and for giving Shirley and co a great life. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 RIP Shirley x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Sorry about Shirley but at least she had a lovely last home with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CluckyBucks Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 At least she was one of the lucky ex batts I hope that time heals your pain quickly. xx xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Sorry to hear about Shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
