The Dogmother Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Bit of a downer yesterday... was foxed in broad daylight, in the middle of the day - lost all my birds Been here 20 years, and never seen a fox, so always taken the measured risk of letting them free range. Could have happened to anyone I guess. Will be restocking at Reading Bantam show at the end of February, and if anyone knows of any bantam pullets, I would be interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Oh no DM! How sad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear that . It's a risk I take every day too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Oh no DM. I am so sorry. It is a risk we all take, we weigh up the advantages and the risks and make our decision. I wonder if it is the sudden cold weather that has made the fox more desperate and made them visit places they would normally not go. So sorry DM. On a positive I look forward to seeing photos of your new chooks. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 I guess it was probably a vixen with cubs; 'tis that time of year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Oh no that's rubbish. Roll on new chooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Sorry to hear it C I'll have to miss Reading Bantam show again this year, its one of my favourites and went for a good few years. Our incubator is on with a friend but they're large fowl Marans and Welsummer. If my Chocolate Pekin trio start laying I might pop Doris the Lavender in with them and see what hatches so you'd be welcome to a couple of those. Was thinking earlier, I've not seen Willow around for ages. Hope she's ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Thanks Lewis, that'd be sooper. I lost my lovely chocolate wyandotte bantam, and loved her to bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Sorry to hear it DM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Goodness that is so sad to hear DM - Hope that they never come back again - must have been hungry to be around at this time of year and in daylight. I also free range all day here and so far have been lucky too since I have had my chickens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 So sorry DM, that must have come as quite a shock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 So sorry to hear your news DM what a shock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sil-El Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Really sorry to hear your news It is awful to lose just one bird so I can't imagine how it must feel to lose all at once in such circumstances. Good to hear though that you will be re-stocking, I've always found that when you lose any animal, somehow getting a new one helps deal with the sadness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Sorry to hear about the girls and hope you get restocked soon. Like you we have seen a fox once in the garden but I know they are around. Just to let you know biopsy was a cyst. Thanks for all your good wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursula123 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 That's good news Ali's girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Great news, what a relief for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Great news Alis girls - you must be relieved and glad its over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Good news, glad to hear it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 So please for you, hopefully it is onwards and upwards now this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 My son has just called me a Devil woman my crime nagging him cos he couldnt find football shorts which were under his nose. Reminds me of the Cliff Richard song - when I last looked - no horns or tail - but who knows what might happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 My cat has gone missing. She normally comes in at 6pm every day for dinner, but I have not seen her since yesterday morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Oh no! Hope she is ok! Maybe check with neighbours if they can check sheds etc. Maybe she found a warm spot somewhere and got locked in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 My cat has gone missing. She normally comes in at 6pm every day for dinner, but I have not seen her since yesterday morning Oh no hope she has turned up by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Oh no, I hope she turns up soon. It's such a worry when they don't come home when they're meant to. Hope your neighbours will keep their eyes peeled for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Been there - hope shes back soon. they are like teenagers a law to themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
