percy049 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Sorry to hear about this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Jane...so sorry to hear this but do think of the really lovely luxury life that your girls have had - far better, I am sure, than many other animals so try and focus on that. As someone else has also wisely pointed out, its not something that one does twice so hopefully you'll soon have some more feathered friends?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs_B Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 So sorry to hear that I have closed the eglu up before cleaning and forgot to open it again, so the chickens were outside over night. It's easily done and I am sure everyone has made this mistake. Big hugs x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 So sorry to hear this, love to you all. Ax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 So sorry to read your post. Please don't be too hard on yourself we all make mistakes sometimes so sad that you had such a sad outcome. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janepie33 Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 Thanks for your support everyone. Haven't been in the garden since Thursday. I can still see some little white feathers blowing in the wind. We have had fox attacks before and been very lucky, but never lost the whole lot. Plan to get another little flock when the weather gets a bit warmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 So sorry,Jane. I left my lot out all night once....just luck I got away with it. Onward and upward......new chickens to look forward to. Tell us what you get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janepie33 Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 After deciding to track down some cream legbars or araucanas for a little flock of blue egg layers I have completely changed my mind and am now picking up 4 rescue hens from Guildford on Sunday. Very excited!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsunset Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Aw, lovely! So pleased you are going for rescue hens (and I know one person on this forum who will be delighted) and they are available in your area. Delighted you are getting more chooks and the fox hasn't put you off. Devastating to lose your girls but am glad you are thinking of more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Aw, lovely! So pleased you are going for rescue hens (and I know one person on this forum who will be delighted) and they are available in your area. Delighted you are getting more chooks and the fox hasn't put you off. Devastating to lose your girls but am glad you are thinking of more That wouldn't be me would it redsunset? I am absolutely delighted your taking on some of these special loveable little girls who will soon melt your heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 What a lovely way to spend Mother's Day I'm so glad you decided to get some more chooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Wait? What??? Mothers day??? Did I miss something??????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auntielizzie Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I collected four rescue girls on sunday; I can't tell you how adorable they are! I call them "the babies" even though they are around 18 months old! I absolutely love them and I'm sure you will love yours too! Tonight they all took themselves up to bed for the first time together and I felt so proud of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I collected four rescue girls on sunday; I can't tell you how adorable they are! I call them "the babies" even though they are around 18 months old! I absolutely love them and I'm sure you will love yours too! Tonight they all took themselves up to bed for the first time together and I felt so proud of them Ah bless them! It's amazing that after everything they have been through, and I can tell you first hand it wasn't pleasant, that they become real chickens so quickly. I am beyond greatful to anyone who considers taking on these lovely lucky girls as all you guys probably know now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Mothering Sunday in the UK tubs Sunday Cattails. I know it's not the same in all countries though so maybe not for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 No, I checked... Mothers day is in May... But you had me worried there for a second! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janepie33 Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 The new girls are here! A couple of them have crossed beaks, but it doesn't seem to stop them eating and drinking. Thought I'd have to coax them into the cube, but the all went to bed good as gold and they are now all snuggled up for the night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Raggedy beasts They're brilliant JanePie and great picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Lovely! The front one looks kinda like Kermit the Frog, when he is cross... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janepie33 Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 Thank you Cat tails. I think that chicken just got a name (Quasimodo seemed a bit unkind!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Well done for giving them a chance to dance in your garden and see the sky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Thank you Cat tails. I think that chicken just got a name (Quasimodo seemed a bit unkind!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Great picture, janepie and well done you for giving these little hens a chance to do chickeny things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Where did you get your girls janespie? Xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 You can run round the garden going kissy kissy Kermy! What a nice piccy of the batties. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
