Dough Hill Farms

[Dough Hill]

Sad to report my Sapphire Gem Hen I named Sweety has passed away. She hasn’t been feeling well for a couple weeks. She was 3 years old with no health issues that I could tell I’m suspecting it might had been a Snake bite I’ve seen this before in my pass hens or maybe it was just her time. I had her on some Meds but she just kept going down hill. I’ll miss you Sweety meeting me at the Hen Scratch barrel every evening and eating out of my hand.

 

[TwoCrows]

Sad to report my Sapphire Gem Hen I named Sweety has passed away. She hasn’t been feeling well for a couple weeks. She was 3 years old with no health issues that I could tell I’m suspecting it might had been a Snake bite I’ve seen this before in my pass hens or maybe it was just her time. I had her on some Meds but she just kept going down hill. I’ll miss you Sweety meeting me at the Hen Scratch barrel every evening and eating out of my hand. View attachment 3494389

Oh how sad, I am so sorry!! She was a gorgeous girl, it's always heartbreaking to lose them. Especially those that loved the attention. She knows how much you loved her, I just know it. She will always be there waiting at the scratch barrel every evening for you in spirit.

 

[Dough Hill]

Oh how sad, I am so sorry!! She was a gorgeous girl, it's always heartbreaking to lose them. Especially those that loved the attention. She knows how much you loved her, I just know it. She will always be there waiting at the scratch barrel every evening for you in spirit.

Thank you so much I really appreciate it. Been kinda beside myself today. I know she loved me from day one she was a special bird. She always would get close to me but never let me pet her till that day I lowered my hand with hen scratch and unbelievable she ate out of my hand from that day on Cold Snow or Sunny Hot days I always did this. When I found her on the floor of the coop near the pen door I was heartbroken but relived she was at peace. I have another one I raised as a chick year before last coming up to me like Sweety used to do but not eating out of my hand yet but I’m being patient with her. Your right her spirt will be there at the barrel. Sorry I’m was so long winded. Thanks

 

[TwoCrows]

Thank you so much I really appreciate it. Been kinda beside myself today. I know she loved me from day one she was a special bird. She always would get close to me but never let me pet her till that day I lowered my hand with hen scratch and unbelievable she ate out of my hand from that day on Cold Snow or Sunny Hot days I always did this. When I found her on the floor of the coop near the pen door I was heartbroken but relived she was at peace. I have another one I raised as a chick year before last coming up to me like Sweety used to do but not eating out of my hand yet but I’m being patient with her. Your right her spirt will be there at the barrel. Sorry I’m was so long winded. Thanks

This was not long winded at all, I know how hard it is to lose them. It's shocking to find them dead, it's always our most favorite birds, and it breaks the heart. It shows strength to grieve, burying our feelings weakens our soul. These special birds burrow deeply into our hearts and a piece of us goes with them when they pass. I've often hoped that another bird can take the place of the one that passed, but ultimately they can't. But each of our birds have other attributes that can enrich our hearts and will once we let go and get past the loss.

 

[Dough Hill]

it's always our most favorite birds,

Yes it seems that way I really never had one till Sweety came along. The first part of the week when I was taking her outside the coop knowing I could trust her not to run off because I was there I got up and walked to the Barn to get her some Meds and as I turned around there she was looking at me like why did you leave me. Guess that’s what’s tearing me up the most she was so dependent on me I know I didn’t fail her I took care of her the best to my knowledge. She looked so pretty her last days I knew I had to get a pic and I’m glad I did days before she passed. I was looking at my Avatar after I posted it last week and I’m sure it’s her I chose that pic because of the beautiful way the sun is on that chicken I’m almost certain that’s her by the looks of her comb. Thanks for being here guess there was a reason I joined a week ago. I’ll have more updates on the Farm soon.

 

[TwoCrows]

She looks like she's glowing in your avatar. It sounds to me like she wasn't wondering why you left her when you walked away, but rather she was telling you she was going to be leaving you soon. Some say dogs know when their time is coming and I'd like to think chickens do too. Chickens know when we are caring deeply for them, it's built into creatures to be able to read their flock mates. She knew you all your intentions were pure and that you were doing your best to help her heal. They know when they are loved and do become dependent on us because they feel safe to let us in. She's still with you, I still see my favorite "Tillie" in the run some evenings, standing tall, cackling away, it's been 5 years since she passed. Your girl will always be at your side, waiting at the scratch barrel.

I too am so glad you joined.

 

[Dough Hill]

I still see my favorite "Tillie" in the run some evenings

I’m sorry for your loss. I guess your right she was trying to stay with me as much as possible. I had a Jersey cow name “ Half Pint” for 12 years she was a Big part of my life most gentlest Cow I’ve ever seen she was very old and I found her one day dead in the barn lot. Like you I see her waiting at the gate when I go out there she gave me so much happiness I would like to get another one but the shape I’m in I could take care of one and for my safety so I just stick to chickens for now. I’ll post some pics of her later. Thanks for your kind condolences through this the though of her always being there in spirit will help. Yes she looks like she’s glowing in that pic and I’ve looked at several others and I can pic her out because she was a lot smaller than the others and had a different shape. I have a lot of babies to raise this year that will help me a lot too.

 

[TwoCrows]

I’m sorry for your loss. I guess your right she was trying to stay with me as much as possible. I had a Jersey cow name “ Half Pint” for 12 years she was a Big part of my life most gentlest Cow I’ve ever seen she was very old and I found her one day dead in the barn lot. Like you I see her waiting at the gate when I go out there she gave me so much happiness I would like to get another one but the shape I’m in I could take care of one and for my safety so I just stick to chickens for now. I’ll post some pics of her later. Thanks for your kind condolences through this the though of her always being there in spirit will help. Yes she looks like she’s glowing in that pic and I’ve looked at several others and I can pic her out because she was a lot smaller than the others and had a different shape. I have a lot of babies to raise this year that will help me a lot too.

Thank you. I believe those creatures that have a deep bond with us hang on as long as possible, putting off death. A couple decades ago I had a Lovebird that was attached to me at the shoulder, always on me. Lovebirds pine away and die without mates, and I was hers. Anyway when it was her time, she did the death flap for days and if I happen to catch her, she'd stop and continue living. She was dying but I swear, she refused to go. She came to me in a dream one night, I got up and I could tell she was ready to go. She had a joyful look in her eyes as I scooped her up in my hands and took her into bed with me, (she always wanted to sleep with me all her life). Anyway I insisted she let go and told her it was ok to do so. She took a deep breath, exhaled her little soul and died in my hands. I felt very honored she wanted me there with her. But the point of this LONG story is, some don't want to leave us, the bond is that strong. I am sorry about Half Pint, these gentle giants really do feel emotions and love to shower us with affection. All creatures have this ability to less or greater degrees. I used to keep horses and did so much of my life. Time has definitely got the better of me as well, my days of caring for big livestock are over.

Enjoy your day!

 

[Dough Hill]

some don't want to leave us

Your stories sound so much like mine for being a care soul. When my Dad was dying with cancer 20 years ago he just wouldn’t let go the day he passed away. That morning I held his hand and told him I’ll be ok it’s time for you to go home to Mom. He squeeze my hand so hard and I held his till I left. I told my brother I can’t stay and if he could stay the night with him because he’s going to pass away and I couldn’t mentally take him passing away on my turn to sit with him. My brother understood because Dad made me go home when Mom was passing away. Dad passed away in the middle of that night. I’ve had lost of dreams about Half Pint too. My wife and I probably together could take care of another Jersey Cow but I don’t want to put her or myself in that situation she’s not that young anymore either. Like my cousin said you have already done all that stuff why do it again in your shape and he’s right. I’ll post some pics of Half Pint later.

 

[TwoCrows]

Your stories sound so much like mine for being a care soul. When my Dad was dying with cancer 20 years ago he just wouldn’t let go the day he passed away. That morning I held his hand and told him I’ll be ok it’s time for you to go home to Mom. He squeeze my hand so hard and I held his till I left. I told my brother I can’t stay and if he could stay the night with him because he’s going to pass away and I couldn’t mentally take him passing away on my turn to sit with him. My brother understood because Dad made me go home when Mom was passing away. Dad passed away in the middle of that night. I’ve had lost of dreams about Half Pint too. My wife and I probably together could take care of another Jersey Cow but I don’t want to put her or myself in that situation she’s not that young anymore either. Like my cousin said you have already done all that stuff why do it again in your shape and he’s right. I’ll post some pics of Half Pint later.

It's a curse and a blessing to be so compassionate or empathic toward humanity and animal kind. It gives us a broader scope of life, more 3 dimensional and complex, however we hurt more, feel more, think too much, borderline way too delicate for life! I get it on your father. My dad died in 2013, he was in the hospital in Florida a few days before his passing. My brother begged me to fly there to see him one last time. I just couldn't do it. It's pretty traumatic to lose our parents. And alas, we all get too old to do what we used to do! My hubby and I talk about it all the time. We are in our 60s, pretty much everything is too much for us anymore. I still hike 2 miles a day, eat right and stay in shape, but I am tired anymore, I have to push myself to do everything. Anyway... can't wait to see photos of Half Pint!