A Shoutout to Courtney, a Truly Wonderful Hen

[Kuritsa y Utochka]

Courtney was a beautiful, dark-feathered Barred Rock hen who I had the joy of purchasing on April 11, 2023. Although I have known of her and her sweet character for less than a month, I know that she had the kindest heart I'd ever seen. This hen jumped in front of a hawk to protect the weakest member of the flock, a tiny, young hen named Gertrude. After the hawk incident (last Thursday), Courtney has been acting lethargic and spending most of her time sitting puffed up in a corner of the chicken run. I had a feeling she would pass, but I kept hope in mind that she would make it. Turns out that hope didn't make much of a difference.

My girl's legacy will live on forever. She served as a beautiful role model for the five smaller hens. All this may sound corny - but I honestly don't care. It's true, no matter what anyone says.

I will try to post pictures and videos of my angel in a little bit. She'll be watching us from a better place.

Kuritsa

 

[mrskenmore]

So sorry for your loss

Barred Rocks are one of my favorite breeds

 

[RoyalChick]

Courtney was a beautiful, dark-feathered Barred Rock hen who I had the joy of purchasing on April 11, 2023. Although I have known of her and her sweet character for less than a month, I know that she had the kindest heart I'd ever seen. This hen jumped in front of a hawk to protect the weakest member of the flock, a tiny, young hen named Gertrude. After the hawk incident (last Thursday), Courtney has been acting lethargic and spending most of her time sitting puffed up in a corner of the chicken run. I had a feeling she would pass, but I kept hope in mind that she would make it. Turns out that hope didn't make much of a difference.

My girl's legacy will live on forever. She served as a beautiful role model for the five smaller hens. All this may sound corny - but I honestly don't care. It's true, no matter what anyone says.

I will try to post pictures and videos of my angel in a little bit. She'll be watching us from a better place.

Kuritsa

So sorry she left you so soon.

 

[aynesidea]

Courtney was a beautiful, dark-feathered Barred Rock hen who I had the joy of purchasing on April 11, 2023. Although I have known of her and her sweet character for less than a month, I know that she had the kindest heart I'd ever seen. This hen jumped in front of a hawk to protect the weakest member of the flock, a tiny, young hen named Gertrude. After the hawk incident (last Thursday), Courtney has been acting lethargic and spending most of her time sitting puffed up in a corner of the chicken run. I had a feeling she would pass, but I kept hope in mind that she would make it. Turns out that hope didn't make much of a difference.

My girl's legacy will live on forever. She served as a beautiful role model for the five smaller hens. All this may sound corny - but I honestly don't care. It's true, no matter what anyone says.

I will try to post pictures and videos of my angel in a little bit. She'll be watching us from a better place.

Kuritsa

Sorry for your loss, sounds like she was truly special.

 

[N F C]

Sorry for your loss, she sounds like a special girl.

 

[Sally PB]

Fly high and free, beautiful Courtney!

Hugs for both of you.

 

[TwoCrows]

Oh I'm so sorry she is gone. It's always heartbreaking to lose them.

 

[XAshleyX]

She sounds like a brave and special girl
I'm sorry for your loss