Belinda's Place: Lost Most of our Girls

Wednesday, 29 September 2010

Lost Most of our Girls

We lost 3 delightful chickens and a duck last night to a fox. I'll be back when I am feeling a little happier with the world.

16 comments:

Anna in Atlanta said...: I am so sad for your lost girls. I lost one of my chickies this summer to an evil raccoon, and she is still missed. I hope your remaining flock brings some solace.; 29 September 2010 10:15 AM
belinda said...: Thanks Anna,

Unfortunately that leaves us with just one lonely pekin. We are trying to find her some buddies right away as being alone is not good for her or the neighbours.

Kind Regards
Belinda; 29 September 2010 12:14 PM
Leanne daharja said...: Oh no!

I am so, so sorry.; 29 September 2010 2:36 PM
dixiebelle said...: Oh, no Belinda, that is so sad and tragic...; 29 September 2010 2:39 PM
belinda said...: Thanks Everyone,

I really appreciate your support. We are feeling pretty down about it.

The plan right now is to do some redesigning of their containment area's to increase security in the future. I can't change the mistakes of the past but I can choose not to repeat them in the future.

Kind Regards
Belinda; 29 September 2010 2:57 PM
livingasherby said...: Oh Belinda! *huge hugs*; 29 September 2010 3:15 PM
belinda said...: Thanks Herby; 29 September 2010 3:55 PM
Julie said...: Oh how devastating :-( Thinking of you and your poor lonely Pekin, and hoping some new members of the flock will cheer you up a little...; 29 September 2010 6:58 PM
greenfumb said...: Oh you poor thing, how awful for you. Those bloody poms and their hunting have a lot to answer for! you pekin must be so lonely.

I had to have one of mine put down today, so I do know how you feel a little bit :-(; 29 September 2010 6:59 PM
Caitlyn Nicholas said...: Horrific news. Hugs Belinda. So sorry.; 29 September 2010 7:35 PM
Paola said...: Oh, Belinda, I know how that feels. I'm so sorry. Despite our best efforts to keep our chookies safe, sometimes nature will have it's way, but it's hard not to blame yourself. It's so sad...; 30 September 2010 7:28 AM
Celia said...: Oh, I'm so so sorry to hear this! I know we'd be devastated if that happened here..my condolences.. :(; 30 September 2010 1:29 PM
belinda said...: Thanks Everyone,

I appreciate your support and kind words.

I found a buddy for the pekin today. Nothing quite like a mad scramble to buy poultry when the breeding season has only just started.. at least it's a little earlier with ducks.

@Greenfumb,

Sorry to hear one of your girls had to be put down.. they are different but having the need to put one down is just the pitts.

Kind Regards
Belinda; 30 September 2010 1:39 PM
nevyn said...: Hi Belinda,

Sorry to hear about your chooks and duck. We lost a couple of chickens and our drake to night raids couple of years ago. You try to tell yourself that these things happen but it doesn't really make you feel any better.; 30 September 2010 4:22 PM
Mrs B said...: Oh Belinda - that's terrible :-( My heart goes out to you. Glad to hear you have found one little friend for your Pekin.; 30 September 2010 6:19 PM
angelina at stitch and boots said...: How horribly sad!! I'm so sorry you lost your birds.; 5 October 2010 3:45 AM