Gonna lose my oldest girl

[dexterdoglancashire]

Just caught up with this thread. God bless you Ellie. Sleep tight.
Love Bernie, Dexter and the girls

[Glutton4...]

S*d it, I'm sniffling now.

RIP Ellie.

[binley100]

S*d it, I'm sniffling now.

Sweet Dreams Ellie

[sheena]

Aww, had hoped she would of made it. Bless her x

RIP Ellie

[mr darcy]

me too, boo hoo, just the idea that she got herself up one last time to have a bit of a peck of breakfast with her girls then probably felt a bit tired and thought she'd just cuddle back down again...bless her, only wish that we could all go like that, big hugs to youxx

[bargainhunter]

Thats just how my oldest went, had a little lunch then decided my lap was the place of rest bless her, much love x

[ginger ninger]

That's sad news, reading about Ellie on this thread I've come to the conclusion that she was a very happy chook that loved her keepers and life to the full, she had the chance to be a real chook, to scratch around in the dirt to eat worm's and to feel the sun on her back, to make friends with other chook's in a place that was safe. Well done to you and your's for giving her the opportunity to be a free range chook. xx

[frogga]

She must of had a very happy life once she was taken into a very good home, an excellent age for a very well cared chook, lets hope the others in your flock live as long and enjoy life as much, just a real shame it ended this way.

[Bramble-Poultry]

thanks. i know that death is unwanted, but without death to focus you, you have no reason to live. if there was no end to life, you wouldnt be in such a rush to enjoy it.

out next eldest is Atilla the Hen - a pure warren we bought years ago as a broody with chicks - and what a broody - quite happily take on a jack russell when defending her babies!

She is 7 and missing Ellie already. Just moping about now her old friend has gone. i am going to put some 6 month old Cuckoo Marans in with her to give her something to focus on as she really is a matriach!

[frias]

Been away over the weekend and have just caught up with this thread. Had tears in my eyes but at the same time glad Ellie has gone without suffering.