I think you made an important point to remind us all that our flocks are loved. It will never be easy to lose a beloved animal, no matter what their purpose.
Thank you for a well written article. Loosing one of our pets is a reality that we have to live with and this article goes a long way in looking at the situation through tears but with a deeper understanding and acceptance.
I'm one who tries to build for Knox. I have yet to lose a chook to a predator but I know it is still possible. I dread that day so much. Thank you for the reminder that my feathered friends are living a much loved life no matter how they meet their end.
I know death is a part of life, and in my fragile hold on this reality at times I know someday I will lose one of my spoiled rotten babies. Just the first time it happens it will tear my heart out, and I will mourn forever, whining about how I miss how they would do something, and it will seem like no other will replace. But then another will come and snuggle up to me - and it'll be alright.
My spoiled rotten babies know they are loved and I know they love me when I wake up to feed me duck kisses lol. And I will be foever grateful that they rescued me and continue to make me laugh. View attachment 1429092
But I'll probably still hunt and tear to shreds if it was a predator.
