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post #31 of 49

I could tell how happy and excited you were to get her, again I am so sorry for your loss.   sad

post #32 of 49
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No, you can clearly see the Mules tracks around her..if they hadnt been there then maybe.   G&F guy walked around, but he said that he could not find any solid tracks.  We have the dogs too, which makes it hard.    I have pictures on my phone, but of course didn't want to post them here afraid to upset anyone.. She had a bite mark at the base of her neck on the back left side..  The dogs are usually out, they loved her.. and she was so friendly.. We left for the day, and I just should have left them out.  They would have protected her..

Edited: addressed to Desert Roo

post #33 of 49
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We were all very excited.. The school kids were going to take a field trip here to see her and everything.. After everything that I had read on the Emus, (which was a lot)..  She really had someone spend a lot of time with her..  I had found out her mate was killed by a neighbors dogs..I posted that earlier..  she had gotten away.. but yet.. she loved ours..  Trusted everything.. I just dont get it.. I had thought about finding her another mate, or maybe putting her with the chicks in the new pen when they got older.. Nothing can get into that area. .. Its just crazy.. the whole thing..

Thanks though.. I had looked forward to sharing her with everyone here.. I even had the bareback pad on her the other day.. and she let me worm her and everything..  She will be deeply missed.. Emu's were a second thought before her.. but she was for sure the coolest, loyal, and amazing bird I have ever had..

Edit:.. I should say that she finally let me worm her.. she didnt like the grapes, but I did the bread trick, and that worked great.. right out of my hand..

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Originally Posted by Vanderfelt 

I could tell how happy and excited you were to get her, again I am so sorry for your loss.   sad


Edited by birdygirl123 - 4/19/11 at 10:58pm
post #34 of 49

Sorry to hear this news, Birdygirl. Stay in touch with us here on the site, and perhaps as you now have taken the time to learn about emus   we can find you another Emily.

Supreme Emu

post #35 of 49

Oh my, so very very sorry. sad

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Living and working on a Zoo farm - 300 plus chickens, fancy pigeons, Sebbies geese, turkey, crested ducks, peafowl, ornamental pheasant and ducks, Black swans, Egyptian geese, African Crowned Cranes, Emu, fainting goats, mini zebu, mini horses,mini donkey, alpacas, llamas, horses, 5 Great Pyrenees and a cat.
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post #36 of 49
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Thank you Supreme, I think we were so lucky to have found Emily.  We will never be able to replace her.  This was a horriable lesson to learn, and although we have the new pen we just finished, I worry.  I had to give up our flock when we moved.. So we just bought some FBlack Copper Marans chicks (which I've always wanted)  and I was looking at a few ducks and geese.. I dont know, maybe later on.. someone will have a baby.. but, right now..I just wanna go back in time..

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Originally Posted by Supreme Emu 

Sorry to hear this news, Birdygirl. Stay in touch with us here on the site, and perhaps as you now have taken the time to learn about emus   we can find you another Emily.

Supreme Emu

post #37 of 49
Thread Starter 

Thank you..

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Originally Posted by chickenzoo 

Oh my, so very very sorry. sad

post #38 of 49

Would it have been possible for the mini mule to have bit her in playing too hard? I know my mini Jack likes to play with the others by grabbing them at the neck/wither area and biting, then hanging on......
Or was there more damage you didn't mention that made you think it was a predator......

My Heart is Broken... I miss you my Sweet Sophie Puff Diva Chicken....
Living and working on a Zoo farm - 300 plus chickens, fancy pigeons, Sebbies geese, turkey, crested ducks, peafowl, ornamental pheasant and ducks, Black swans, Egyptian geese, African Crowned Cranes, Emu, fainting goats, mini zebu, mini horses,mini donkey, alpacas, llamas, horses, 5 Great Pyrenees and a cat.
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My Heart is Broken... I miss you my Sweet Sophie Puff Diva Chicken....
Living and working on a Zoo farm - 300 plus chickens, fancy pigeons, Sebbies geese, turkey, crested ducks, peafowl, ornamental pheasant and ducks, Black swans, Egyptian geese, African Crowned Cranes, Emu, fainting goats, mini zebu, mini horses,mini donkey, alpacas, llamas, horses, 5 Great Pyrenees and a cat.
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post #39 of 49

hugs
I am very sorry for your loss sad

Tricia
50+ chickens, 35+ ducks (welsh harlequin, rouen, black swedish, pekin), 1 pony (Charlotte), 3 dogs(Sonny,Daisy and Jack), 4 cats(Diamond,Frosty,Holly and Sheldon), 3 rabbits, 1 very understanding hubby (21 years so far!) and 4 kids. Emily 14, Amanda 10, Samuel 7 and James 4.

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Tricia
50+ chickens, 35+ ducks (welsh harlequin, rouen, black swedish, pekin), 1 pony (Charlotte), 3 dogs(Sonny,Daisy and Jack), 4 cats(Diamond,Frosty,Holly and Sheldon), 3 rabbits, 1 very understanding hubby (21 years so far!) and 4 kids. Emily 14, Amanda 10, Samuel 7 and James 4.

A chicken crossing the road is poultry in motion

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post #40 of 49

So sorry for your loss. hugs In some way this showed you a week spot and now you can fix things and make your place predator proof. Please don't give up.

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3 bantams 2 Plymouth barred rock. 2  buffs 1 Red star sex links , 1 black star sex links, 2 Australops, 1 Very sweet bantam rooster. 2 barnyard mix hens                                           
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