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[The Dogmother]

Betty the Barnevelder bantam was one of Phil's favourites; he'd taught her to sit on his shoulder or hand when he sat down outside.

 

 

She died today.... right as rain this morning and still laying the odd egg, which is no mean feat at 6 years old. Must have been a heart attack and she was still warm when I picked her up. A very sad day, especially as I remember hatching her in 2006 - she's the one at the back in this photo.

 

[Goosey Lucy]

RIP Betty x

[Chortle Chook]

How sad for you Obviously a very special home grown chook

[dancing cloud]

So sad when you lose such a special little girl

 

Six years is a good age and she looks like she enjoyed every minute.

[Plum]

Sad day . What a smashing chicken she was.

[lindafw]

a good live with a good family...what more could a chook ask? and to leave them quickly and painlessly in the comfort of familiar surroundings is what we would all choose if we could. RIP little one

[WitchHazel]

Sorry to hear about BEtty xx

[Groovychook]

So sorry

[Duncan08]

So sorry to hear about Betty DM. She was beautiful.

Marigold our Vorwerk doesn't like to be held but loves company as long as she is perchIng on your hand or shoulder.

They do make you smile, and shed a little tear sometimes

[The Dogmother]

Thanks Guys.

 

I found this photo of Betty and her brother just a couple of hours after they'd hatched. As you can see, Rosie was on her way to bed but couldn't resist cuddling them.

 

 

 

Lavinia, the broody who hatched them is still going strong; no eggs any more but she's a fantastic mum

 

Forgive my indulgence with chick photos

[Cheeky Chooky]

So sorry to read this. The photos are wonderful...what a lucky girl to have had such a wonderful life with you *hug*

[jennym]

So sorry DM, it must be awful to lose one you've hatched yourself. Big hugs.

[Egluntyne]

Sorry to hear it. x

[mollyripkim]

So sorry too, must be hard having hatched her but she was obviously much loved and had a happy life. I'm glad she went peaceful at home though without having to make horrible decisions.

[lillybettybabs]

So sad, She will be gossiping with my Betty in Hen Heaven (as my nephew calls it).

RIP little lady.

[Purplemaniacs]

Sorry to hear that. She had a great life with you.

 

Chrissie

[Daphne]

I'm so sorry to hear your news DM She was obviously a very special chook in your household.

 

The photo of Lavinia and the 2 chicks in her wings is completely adorable, I'm not surprised you posted

 

RIP Betty.

[The Dogmother]

That's one of my favourite photos, shame that Lavinia is so dirty in it..... she'd been letting herself go whilst looking after the wee 'uns so I made up a dust bath for her. The tray of soil is full of worms, bugs and meal worms so that she can teach the chicks to scratch.

[ClaireG]

So sorry to hear about Betty