R.I.P most of my coop R.I.P Cheepers 11/28/10

[WriterofWords]

I had a ferret for many years I just loved. Yesterday I was reminded about how much I did love that furry little clown.

 

[LilBizzy]

Oh crap, Kate- I have not been on in a while, and missed this totally. This brought tears. Especially Woo.. and Turk.. and Twinkie.. Hell all of them, as we all know how much they mean to you. And we always love hearing about them. You and your chickens have been through so much. *sigh*

 

[BarkerChickens]

Congrats on the hatch!! Definitely brings joy to a tough time!

 

[WriterofWords]

I've got paper feed sacks over the kennel the broody is in and a blanket too, so they should be ok tonight. For a young first time broody she's a fantastic momma.

 

[WriterofWords]

Cheeps was doing so well yesterday, I took him outside while I was raking leaves and he visited with his buddies a little. He was able to drink on his own last night and I thought that was an indication he was doing better. Unfortunately sometime during the night Cheepers joined his duck family in Heaven, he passed away sometime after midnight. I woke up this morning and he was laying peacefully in the kennel.

 

[3goodeggs]

sorry. I have noticed that things tend to rally before they die. I think it is a way to help us feel better about them passing. Like, a 'Thank You for your efforts.'

 

[WriterofWords]

I think you are right. I'm glad he got to go outside and enjoy some fresh air and have some water, he also had some scratch.

 

[7L Farm]

Wow!! Incredibly a sad time in your life.I know how you feel I lost my father back in May & it definitely hurts. I'd get some more chickens & roll on their alot of fun & they do provide eggs. Their biggest downfall is everybody likes chicken. So sorry but don't look back & roll on cause life is to short.Just learn from your mistakes.

 

[jjthink]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! I just said aloud and it echoed through the house as I read this. I am sooooooooo sorry for Cheepers, for you.

JJ.

Edited to add that I just read through this whole thread that somehow I hadn't seen before and I am heartbroken for you and for all your birds

 

[drumstick diva]

I wish your neighbor had called to tell you coyotes were headed your way. But, it's something you don't think about at the time, and I imagine they got to you awfully fast. How awful. Heartaches do heal in time. I hope the newly hatched fuzzy butts will be a big comfort to you. My deepest sympathy to you and yours.