All My Chickens..... a coop opera!

[WhoDatChick]

Now this sad.. he never just sits looking in like this.. I think he is wondering where they all are

 

[WhoDatChick]

I’m just now getting to this post and I am sincerely sorry for your loss. I have very close relationships with each individual chicken in my flock and I know you are especially close to your flock family. I enjoy the stories I’ve read so far since coming across your post and I know that this is a hard moment that you are going through. My thoughts are with you.

Thank you so much
Yes, and always buy pullets! Even though that is not always a sure bet cuz this year I bought 8 “pullets” and 3 were roosters

 

[BY Bob]

These two seemingly happy… preening!View attachment 3642231View attachment 3642233View attachment 3642234

How wonderful.

 

[BY Bob]

I put her down and this is where she headed…View attachment 3642242

To be with her friends.

 

[BY Bob]

Now she is preening View attachment 3642250

Nothing beats being with friends.

 

[BY Bob]

These two are inseparable.. they love each other!View attachment 3642294

How wonderful.

 

[BY Bob]

Now this sad.. he never just sits looking in like this.. I think he is wondering where they all areView attachment 3642601

For puppy.

 

[WhoDatChick]

I spent yesterday rigging up this setup so they can be together.. I am lucky enough to have a large spare room! And I had to make it completely secure because of the cats

 

[ChicoryBlue]

I read yesterday about the attack. I didn't know your flock and your thread, but my heart goes out to you. So much drama is just overwhelming. I hesitated to post, because I don't want to be intruding. But I never felt so alone than when I felt sad for my chicken's deaths and if it wasn't for the support I had on BYC I would not have realised how normal it was to be in such a dark place. So I just want to say i’m sad this happened, and I will be following your update, because I really hope the survivors will progressively heal.

I also read your thread on the emergency forum. I have only one experience of a serious wound and there's two things I will note. My hen's wound stank for a long time, and the vet gave her antibiotics to be sure, but she said it was not infected. Stinking does not always mean infection.
And, being alone, while sometimes physically unavoidable, definitely hinders healing. My hen pecked continuously at her wound until she was allowed back in her flock. Your birds are in schock. They need to see each other every day to know they're alive ! Don't expect them to even act a bit normal before at least two or three weeks. Sure, you will need to supervise them if you put them together first, and maybe it's just for some little time.

Last thing I can say, be kind to yourself and reach out whenever you need.

 

[RoyalChick]

I spent yesterday rigging up this setup so they can be together.. I am lucky enough to have a large spare room! And I had to make it completely secure because of the catsView attachment 3643160View attachment 3643161View attachment 3643162View attachment 3643163

Aww. Look at them.

How are the wounds doing WhoDat?