Cinnamon Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Oh no Shona, what a terrible thing to happen I am so sorry, but please just look after yourself & don't get too upset. Horrid things like this sometimes happen,& its just awful, but you need to think about your own little hatchling too Take care, & once agin, my sympathies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 So sorry to hear about your girls. Its a risk we take. My girls freerange all day, if I only let them freerange when I was in the garden they would never free range. I sat and thought for a bit after reading your post but I know its a risk I have to take. As hard as it sounds a short happy life is better than a long miserable one. Shirl That is very well put. So sorry to hear your news, Shona. but don't blame yourself. It might just as easily have happened when you were in the house - foxes don't waste any time. It happens. I hope Josie recovers, and that you'll be getting her some new companions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Oh No! I'm really sorry to hear this. Lots of love to you and poor Josie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 How are things looking today Chooks? How is Josie? Hope you didn't lose any sleep last night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 I hope Josie made it through Shona? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Hi Shona, How is Josie doing? Hope you are OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen&Lee Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 So sorry to hear about yesterday's visit from Mr. Fox. I hope Josie has pulled through OK.... Look after yourself... Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Thankyou very much for all your kind words. Josie has made it through the night, but I've nursed enough sick chickens to know that she doesn't have much hope. She's refusing food and drink, and is just sitting in a box, hunchedd and unhappy. I kept her in overnight, and left the eglu open, just in case either of the other two were hiding, but neither have re-appeared overnight. I'm uncertain now wether to leave her be, or to take her to the vets. I doubt that there is much a vet can do for a chicken in shock, and the stress of the half hour car journey would finish her off, I think. I'll phone the vet at 9am to see what they advise. Am still feel ridiculously teary about everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 (edited) Am still feel ridiculously teary about everything. Its not ridiculous at all. They were part of your family. So sorry. Fingers crossed for Josie - please keep us all informed. Thinking of you, H Edited November 2, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Shona, i'm so sorry that Josie isn't improving yet. Have you tried rescue remedy? Might be worth a try? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Oh Shona I am so sorry to read this I am crossing my fingers for Josie. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Oh Shona - I'm so sorry for you, my thoughts are with you and Josie this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Sorry to hear your news Shona . I hope Josie pulls through and you can get her a little friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Oh Shona I'm so sorry to hear this news. Hope wee Josie pulls through. My thoughts are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Shona I've only just caught up with this how distressing for you and Josie, I hope she pulls through, will she not even take a bit of sweetened water, it was the only thing I could interest one of ours in and it picked her up. We've all taken risks it's part of life but I'm just so sorry it had to happen to you. lots of love and best wishes Mrs Bertie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Shona - really sorry to hear about this. Sending ((((hugs))))), don't know what else to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Hope she pulls through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Sad news Shona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Shona, i have just caught up with this! I am so so sorry to hear you have been foxed - how terrible I do hope Josie pulls through and i would give her some Rescue Remedy as Christian suggests, i think it works wonders. Big hugs to you and yours and lots of love for Josie too. Do let us know how she is getting along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 I'm sorry, I hope your chicken pulls through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 How are things this morning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 So sorry to hear your sad news shona How is Josie today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Josie died on Friday evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 I'm so sorry about Josie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Oh poor Josie That is so sad Big hugs to you Shona and the Chookiefamily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
