Well, I am very sad to report I had my fourth loss today. Beautiful Bagheera was a beauty and had a distinctive voice. She was so gentle around Cashew’s chicks and was just a cool chicken in general. She LOVED to cuddle. She would jump into my lap and press her body up against mine. Here she is...
My third and last loss was Margo. She was my alpha. Bossy top hen, but a real lovey snuggler with me. She also stood by Rusty’s side when she was sick. Roosted down low with Rusty when she could not get up to a higher roost. She was a true leader. I miss her.
I’m so sorry for your loss!
My first loss was Rusty two years ago. It was 114° Labor Day weekend, she had been ill, and that was the end of her. My favorite memory was her sweet, soft “let’s go to bed” night time chirp. She did it every night for the longest time. When she fell ill, I would...