HarmonyAcre
In the Brooder
Ethel my hen of at least 5 years was killed today by a coyote. I knew it could happen, but Ilet my girls free range. They had lots of cover and I tried to keep watch but its a bad time of year. I had them in a temporary coop and they weren’t getting any sunshine. I‘m in the process of building a new coop and run, but not soon enough. This coyote killed two of my birds and the third got away. It looks like Ethel gave him hell, tryin to protect the other two. I’m hearing impaired and just didn’t hear things quick enough. Whats worse, is that I found Ethel intact on the side of the embankment In one piece, but dead. Its like that coyote, left her there for me. I’m not sure what to make of that. I couldn’t find the other chicken, but later I saw that coyote with it in its mouth. I’m on 31/2 acres and a wash runs through my property, which is well traveled by lots of critters.
Now, I have one hen and I’m not sure what I should do with her. I’m going to finish the new coop and run and eventually get chicks. Even if I get chicks soon, it will be awhile before my hen will have any companions. My question is will she do okay my herself? Below is my beautiful and tough Ethel. I buried her under a new tree I planted.
Now, I have one hen and I’m not sure what I should do with her. I’m going to finish the new coop and run and eventually get chicks. Even if I get chicks soon, it will be awhile before my hen will have any companions. My question is will she do okay my herself? Below is my beautiful and tough Ethel. I buried her under a new tree I planted.