Pro - Does anyone else's nest boxes get soaked in rain?

[debbiedoobs]

Absolutely gutted to say that I've just found my be bearded partridge silkie dead, she was flat on her back in the run with the other girls. Can't believe it! No signs apart from her having a few off days over Xmas. She was absolutely beautiful, so friendly and gave the best cuddles! That's 2 I've lost now in 2 months, I need to stop getting so attached because this is awful! R.I.P Connie x

[Ain't Nobody Here]

That is such a shame, I'm so sorry .

[libby22]

I am so sorry, what a terrible shock, especially when there had been no previous signs.. I lost my girl Pickles yesterday and totally understand the heartache - they leave such a gap behind. It is very difficult not to get attached, they are such lovely little things that give us a lot of happiness. I do hope you are ok - certainly knocks the wind out of you.

 

xx

[debbiedoobs]

It really does hurt every time one of them is ill, but when they die it's so horrible. I'm not sure which is worse, them being ill and after a few days you know they will die or to just to find one already dead.

[libby22]

I think they are both as painful. You either have to deal with watching them or deal with the shock and they are both awful. I am slowly trying to get the image of her when she had gone out of my head and keep trying to think of all the nice moments and the funny moments. The others will keep us going xx

[debbiedoobs]

Awe I completely understand what you mean. I also keep picturing her when I found her, just lying there. I've been giving the others cuddles today to make me feel better. Luckily I have one that comes in for daily cuddles, she's such a softie.

[mollyripkim]

I am so sorry, its always so hard to lose them. At least she didn't seem to suffer, sending hugs xx as it doesn't get any easier.

[coco]

So sorry. At least it was quick and she didn't suffer. Its always hard losing a girl. I lost my blue silkie on Fri, she had been ill but was getting better. Know how you feel.

[debbiedoobs]

Don't know how I'm gonna cope as I'm hatching some eggs soon, gonna be a constant wreck with them getting poorly and dying like this. Is it just silkies or are all other breeds like this?

[libby22]

I'm not sure. I had three Gingernut rangers - all the same age. Polly never really got going and died at 8 months - vet said she was born with some kind of fault with her egg laying mechanism and she was never going to last long - she was huge though

 

My girl Pickles I just lost was only 2 years 3 months and again, a big girl, very strong and in smashing condition and down she went.

 

I have an ex battery hen who is 3 now and has just about stopped laying. She is a little wiry thing, but she enjoys every day - full of beans, runs, plays, eats everything and anything - just luck of the draw I think.

[Mrs_B]

Hi, Debbie - so sorry to hear about your Silkie Must have been an awful shock for you My girl died in my arms after a long fight with Black Head and I'll never forget that experience, I think it's so difficult whatever the situation you find yourself in when that time comes.

 

I don't think it ever gets easier when you lose a beloved pet...huge hugs!!

 

RIP Connie x

[debbiedoobs]

I'm just so glad that people on here are the same with how much they love their chickens! Friends and family think I'm nutty, neighbours that don't know my name say the chicken lady! I even got a hooded jumper for Xmas off my brother in law saying ' crazy chicken lady' .

[Luvachicken]

So sorry about what has happened.

All of our animals are very important to us, no matter how big or small they are, other people just don't get it.

xxxx

[auntielizzie]

So sorry to hear you lost your girl. Sleep tight Connie.