Cheeky Chooky Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 My OH is a wonderful man...he puts up with me and my love of animals and he's worked really hard over the last couple of weekends in particular, sorting out the Duck Run (adding another 1m extension on Saturday) and last night, helping me clear the whole of the Chook Run of old wood chip and replacing it...in the dark, once the girls had gone to bed I finished the Run off early this morning as I didn't go inside last night until 9.30 pm but it looks fab And the girls were pretty chuffed when I let them out too But...yesterday was also a hard day because we had to dispatch one of our girls...our dear Molly She had a short life really and she was an adorable character We bought her and Dolly on my Birthday, back in March and despite her being an Orpington Bantam (so one of the biggest girls), she was actually at the bottom of the pecking order She was always toddling around after the others had gone bed...pecking at the cabbages and just generally having a pre-bed stroll It was definitely the right thing to do...there was no noise or wing flapping from her at all really, she went quickly We've both always felt that if we keep our own chooks, we should be able to deal with that side of it too and I'm so grateful to my OH for having the courage to do it and for making it peaceful for Molly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 So sorry to hear about your Molly Its a hard thing to do, but congratulations to your OH for having the courage to see it through. In fact, big to your OH all round for his sterling efforts, he sounds like a very nice man indeed Your set up looks great, lucky girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I'm very sorry to hear about Molly. That must have been so difficult for both of you, but particularly for your OH. Your other chooks however look very much 'in the pink' in that beautiful run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 Thank you ladies x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Looks a wonderful set up, and though it was sad, well done for making the right decision, and having the courage to carry it through. Good chicken keeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superkitty Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Oh, so sorry to hear that. Is that the first time? Well done to both of you for being brave enough to do the kindest thing. She was very pretty, what a lovely soft grey colour 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 Molly. It's a difficult thing to do, but you saved her the stress of a trip to the vets. Your run and girls look lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakjon-98 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Sorry to hear about Molly she was very pretty Your run looks fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Sorry to hear about Dolly too, she was so pretty. Your run looks amazing though, very lucky girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daxigirl Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Aww that's a brave decision not taken lightly. By heck that's some run. Mine looks positively poor relation with it's odd bits and bobs, I'm rather ashamed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 Thank you so much for the kind comments...my OH has read them all and is really touched. Thanks also for the lovely comments about the girl's Run OH says it looks like an adventure playground for chickens Not everyone's cup of tea...but we love it Is that the first time? Yes it was. At least we know now By heck that's some run. Mine looks positively poor relation with it's odd bits and bobs, I'm rather ashamed Awww nooooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKMARCH Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Well done I keep saying I should learn as my OH will definitely not do it and sometimes it is the kindest thing and less stress for the hen and then if the need arises I'll be prepared. The run looks great they all look like they're enjoying the change! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roselady Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I'm also sorry to hear about your Molly. Your run looks amazing - what happy girls they must be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I would be a happy chicken playing in there ( if I was one ) Sorry to read about about poor Molly - she looked such a softie too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 Thanks so much peeps it is the kindest thing and less stress for the hen Definitely. (Wish there was a nodding emoticon on here!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majuka Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Sweet dreams Molly I commend you and your OH for being able to despatch her quickly and with no stress, it was very brave of you. She was a very lucky girl to have lived with you in that run though! I think my girls would be very jealous if they saw that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted October 11, 2012 Author Share Posted October 11, 2012 Awww thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkichick Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 So sorry to hear about your girl, your OH is braver than me i can never bring myself to dispatch. Also i needed to say, your set up is AWESOME!!!! Might steal some ideas for my girls!! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted October 11, 2012 Author Share Posted October 11, 2012 Thanks nikkichick Might steal some ideas for my girls!! x Steal away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LottyJ1 Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 So sorry to hear about Molly you are both very brave and not sure I would be able to but so far always been lucky and been able to pop to vets to have pts. I do admire people who can as it is the quickest and kindest way. She would have been very happy living in your chook paradise! It is amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
