coco Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 My Dad who lives in Spain died on Boxing Day after being diagnosed with secondary stage cancer only a week before. today was his funeral but as i don't have a current passport and was unable to get a replacement [had lost my old one] I couldn't go. Feeling very low this morning I decided to go chicken shopping. After a four hour two hundred mile round trip to Pages poultry in Staffordshire I have three new girls. A brahma bantam and two lovely little polish crosses. I actually went for Wyandotte bantams. Wandering round trying to decide which chickens too have was really relaxing and good therapy. My Dad was called Colin so I have called the Brahma Chloe [can't have a girl called Colin] and the two polish Holly and Polly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Aw Coco, sorry to hear about your Dad. My parents lived in Spain for a while so I can understand your distance problem. Your dear little chucks will give you grieving space. Hugs! Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubababe Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Coco, so sorry to hear about your dad. What a lovely way to remember him. I got my chooks from Pages, I changed my mind so many times as I wondered around her place. I hope that your ladies give you hours of joy. ((hugs)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammiboo Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Really sorry about your dad, I hope your new girls brings you some joy! I do believe chickens aid people in a therapeutic way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Oh my goodness, so sorry to hear your very sad news I'm sure your girls will help you through...they are wonderful therapy. Take care x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I'm so sorry to hear your bad news, no wonder you are feeling sad. Hope your girls bring you lots of joy. Sending hugs and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 So sorry to hear your sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I am so sorry to hear about your dad what a lovely way to remember him and I am sure they will bring you lots I'd joy XxHugsxX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Sincere condolences, it is hard enough to lose a parent; harder still when it is so sudden and so distant ((hugs)) Who says you cannot call a girl Colin!??? Of course you could Or, you could go with Coleen Be gentle with yourself coco x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMoo Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 So sorry to hear that But i'm so with you on the therapy. I bought my chickens after my son died and they really did help me Now i wouldn't be without them and there funny ways. Wishing you all the best for the New Year xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Sorry to hear about your Dad, when my MIL and FIL died their other son was in the US and unable to get back so I have some idea of how you felt. Enjoy your chickens. Would love to see some photos Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 No pics yet but all three girls are on the pages poultry website. The headings are two polish x bantams pullets and buff/blue colombian brahma bantam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 So sorry to hear of your loss - but yes I'd agree that chickens are great therapy, and the daily routines and being outdoors so often can work wonders when you're feeling low. I wish you joy of your new hens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
