craftyhunnypie Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 SO sooo sad today. Boon my big Partridge Cochin cockerel died in his sleep! He had been ultra soppy with us for about 2 weeks, following me & hubby around like a puppy - up & down the track & over the bridge to put the bags of recycling out. It was like he preferred us to his ladies. He became a bit slow & started having snoozes stood on the spot a few days ago, but was still eating, drinking etc. Then on Saturday, he was stood infront of hubby car tyres - he very nearly got run over! I had to coax him back up to his ladies with my voice - it was like he was confused & lost - really not with it. Hubby gave him a cuddle & noticed his crop was hard. So we massaged it & it broke up & was fine then. Yesterday he was a bit slowish - hubby had to carry him to the coop, as he was so slow. This morning hubby brought me a cuppa & was crying that Boon had died in his sleep! His head was still tucked in. I am so upset. He was the first thing I ever hatched myself. I bought 3 eggs from Wernlas & 2 hatched..both boys! Boon was one of these - so has always been special! So now I am going to be looking for another large fowl boy and probably a couple of ladies to introduce at the same time - probably even a trio of the same breed. Totally gutted. Just so glad he got to roam the fields here. He loved it! Bye bye my gentle giant - will really miss you leading your hareem to the back gate & hoot hooting each morning. Here he is in his prime at our old house... Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickichicky Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 How sad My thoughts are with you ((hug)) at least he obviously had a very happy life with you, and died peacefully. Vicki Edited to say - what a lovely hubby you have x x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloss-Hen Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 i am sooo sorry to hear that i am sure he had a brill life skye xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 Thank you - just having a few tears now looking at that photo of him - he was a beauty. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Very sorry to hear this news Emma - I remember you posting about him a long time ago. He looked absolutely fabulous, what a handsome lad, and I can imagine how sad you must be feeling; our special boys are really special aren't they RIP Boon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 So sorry, RIP Boon, he was a beautiful boy and obviously had a happy life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Oh how sad, RIP Boon Boy xxx (((hugs))) to you Emma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 So sorry to hear this Emma. What a stunning looking lad he was & what a perfect life he must have had with you. Take care Alli x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffs Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 I'm so sorry he was an absolute beauty, and very lucky to have all those ladies and a field to roam in his last days! I'm sure he had a perfect time living his days out with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memphisto Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 So sorry to hear about Boon From your post, it sounds like he had a wonderful cockerel life with you and his ladies, the picture of him is simply stunning. RIP Boon xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 very sorry to hear your news Emma. Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindafw Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 There is something really special about the BIG boys. I am sure he had a wonderful live. He was obviously much loved. hugs x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Oh how sad . He really was a beautiful boy. What a fabulous life you gave him though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Aww this brought a tears to my eyes he was obviously well loved and lived a happy life what more could you ask for XxHugsxX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forestchook Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 So sorry you've lost your boy. Sounds like he was a real sweetheart. Was quite surprized to see his photo as he looks like a beefier version of one of my baby boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 He took ages to fully mature. I'm so lucky to have two daughters from him - they are crosses, but beautiful. One is him crossed with a gold laced wyandotte.... the daughter is double laced. The other daughter is him crossed with a columbian blacktail (ginger)... that daughter is buff. Both big stocky beauties. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 So sad to hear about Boon, you and OH obviously loved him lots. It is a fantastic picture, he looks a really stunning chap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Aw just seen this Emma, im so sorry, he looks absolutely stunning in that photo, no wonder your so sad *hugs* RIP Boon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Sorry to read about the loss of your beautiful boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Oh Emma, I'm so sorry as I know how much you loved him. RIP handsome boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 I'm sorry Emma Hope you manage to get one of those boys we were looking at to keep the big girls in order RIP... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Thats really sad I am very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 So, so sorry to hear about Boon. How old was he? I've noticed my Phillip is slowing down and he is 3 and a half so I'm beginning to be a bit worried about him. Have you thought about an ex-batt boy? The rescue I use in Brackley (Redwing and Falkor help out here) has a number of beautiful boys needing a home. Maybe one nearer you has some? Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Only just seen this, so sorry to hear about Boon. Home hatched boys are so special, and he was stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 Going looking at some chooks tomorrow & if they're not what we fancy, we have another place to look at on Saturday. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
