RIP Chuckles

[Suechooks]

My old Speckledy hen died overnight.
She was the last one of my original 6 - five of which were stolen a few years ago. She must have been in the far corner of the hut and the thieves missed her. She lived with us at home over the winter and then I got 12 ex-batts plus an Amber link to live with Chucky. Again she was left when thieves stole my pure breeds last year!
I noticed she was a bit breathless on Tuesday night but was out and about yesterday and laid her last egg. At bedtime she wasn't bothered about any corn - unheard of - so I brought her home to take to the vet this morning. However I didn't think she'd make it as her comb was turning a purply tinge and she was very breathless.
A lovely big hen both in personality and size, she'll be sadly missed.
RIP Chucky xx

[shirlthegirl43]

(((((hugs))))) funny how they make their way into your heart, even if they are 'only chickens'

[ginger ninger]

Thats so sad Sue. But it show she was ment to be with you, it also shows she was loved, looked after and she was a luck chook to be with you. For an ex-batt...the alternative isn't worth thinking about. R.I.P Chucky. xxx

[Nicos]

A lucky gal to have had you for a mommy xx

[SueA]

That's a shame Sue but it's nice that she was at home with you at the end & how good of her to lay you a last egg, she must have had a happy life with you!xx

[mr darcy]

what a lovely message, even though sad, it's lovely that she had you and you her! big hugs to you

[Flummery]

Sad for you, but I love to hear of hens living out their lives with those who love them.

[julesapple]

Oh bless her....sounds like she had a lovely life with you and you with her too. ((((HUGS))))

Looking forward to life with our new Speckledy....she's 14 weeks now and already a huge personality in the garden.

Will you get another Speckledy?

Jules

[Suechooks]

Will you get another Speckledy?

Jules

In anticipation of getting a couple more laying hybrids (lost another 3 weeks ago with prolapse and a POL CL with Mareks ) I tried to integrate the council evictees in with the other Warrens - they've been in adjacent runs for over a month! Blood was spilt and that was when they were free-ranging! Will persevere and then try and source another Speckledy or maybe 2 or maybe ..................something else! Not sure yet - Chucky is a hard act to follow - always a lady but NEVER bullied by anyone.

[SuzyB]

Sorry to hear about Chucky Sue, she was lucky to have you as her mum xx

[Glutton4...]

Sorry to hear your sad news. I hope the others sort themselves out soon.

[polo]

What sad news but she sounds like she was very happy with you. Xx

[lettucegrow!]

That's really sad but how lovely that she just drifted off in a warm safe place. It was just her time. Sounds like she had a lovely life with you.xxx

[MrsC]

Sorry to hear that x

[jessmorris]

Oh dearie, but at least she went peacefully....