reneepren Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 I lost my broody hen Baroness, a lovely Cuckoo Maran who laid fabulous terra cotta colored eggs. She was just over a year old and one of my favorite hens. I had been concerned about her broody behavior and broke her of it finally by putting large frozen jugs of ice in the nest box at night for three days. I was worried about her spending too much time in the cube when it is so hot. After she stopped being broody about a week ago, she still spent more time off alone sitting in the shade, but yesterday she stopped running for treats so I brought her in the house to a large dog crate and nursed her forcing fluids with a baster. She died during the night. I am so sad. I will try to console myself that at least she had a lovely life with lots of free ranging, good friends, and a shady garden with organic fruits, herbs, and veggies to pillage. Renee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 So sorry to hear this Renee. It's so hard when they go. Hugs to you. Alli x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CluckyBucks Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Such sad news It sounds to me as if she lived a wonderful life with you though. Im sending plenty of hugs your way. xx xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 sorry to hear about your girl x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reneepren Posted June 18, 2011 Author Share Posted June 18, 2011 Thanks so much. Keep thinking about how tiny she was when she arrived with 6 other chicks in a small box from the post office. All that energy! A good life but so short and in her prime. Renee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolly Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 It's awful when they go and I know how you feel after losing my beautiful Lola this week, but what a wonderful life Baroness had with you, everything a little girl could want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
