Heidi-Hi Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 What an awefull night. 03:34 - I woke up to the most horrible sound I have ever heard. I got out of the back door as quick as I could, armed with a BIG kitchen knife ( I must have looked so ridiculous!!) and a torch. Husband went fishing, so I was on my own I think I scared him off, but Millie, Mollie, Plymouth and Chocolate didn't make it I didn't find two of them till this morning, so he didn't even take any with him. I am so sad, I think the shock of dealing with it all is only hitting me now. Found a -(quite) shallow gap right at the back of the WIR hidden by some bushes. I still wonder how he got through there?! But he did, and I am numb by the carnage he left, and the 4 that is left is totally traumatised and won't let me anywhere near them. My 8year old is very upset, and I haven't even contemplated telling the 5 year old. Trying to get through today without replaying that sound in my head is going to be hard. Oh no, I just remembered what we are having for lunch. No way, I can't, not today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohcarolina Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 I'm so sorry to hear that. It's happened to me before and I know how awful it feels. Thinking of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 So sorry to hear it. It can happen so easily, the fox probably made the gap big enough to wriggle through - they are very determined. The remaining hens will get over it, more quickly than you will I expect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakjon-98 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Sorry to hear this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 I'm so sorry, what a horrible experience for you . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HennyPenny59 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 What a terrible shock for you .. Im very sorry xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackian Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 That is terrible and something we all dread ...So sorry . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reikiranf Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 So sorry to hear that I think that's everyone's biggest fear, sending you ((((HUGS)))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs_B Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Oh no, so sorry to read this post Huge hugs! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 I'm so sorry this has happened to you and your girls. Sending you lots of hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopingforchickens Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 How terrible for you, especially having to deal with it alone hope your remaining girls recover quickly and sending you lots of hugs xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 So sorry, what a dreadful thing to happen, I think it is all of ours worst nightmare. I hope you and your children are ok and that your remaining girls get over their scare poor things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daxigirl Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 You poor loves. That's just awful, you have a tiny consolation in as much as you saved the others girls. Lots of clucks from me and mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
good_egg Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 So sorry to read this, can't imagine how you feel. Hugs. Hx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi-Hi Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 Thank you all. I am calmer now, but still feel quite unsettled. The 4 girls left over seems ok, although very skittish. Went to the shop and bought some eggs I wonder if he will be back tonight to come and look for his food. I am sure the run is now secure, but I won't sleep well Thank you for all your kind words x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roselady Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I'm sorry to hear this, how awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 So sorry to read this What a horrendous shock for you all *hug* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superkitty Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Really sorry, how awful for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Sorry to hear about your poor girls. And well done for saving the other four. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majuka Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Very sorry to hear this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
