Flock Management Failure

[PineappleMama]

Poor Mom.

Thank you for sharing your story so that the rest of us can avoid this very painful mistake.

And, though it may be tacky given such a sad topic, I have to say that I smiled when I saw "lots of nice weeds in the yard." that's a phrase only a true chicken mama would ever say. Clearly, you are 100% devoted to your girls.

 

[sunflowerenvy]

sorry about your lost
i hope that others will learn from this
laura

maybe you can still used the portable coop if you cover it half way.

 

[rebbetzin]

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The tractor has the top covered with shade cloth, which I thought was enough, but obviouly not enough temperature difference for the Buff Orpingtons.

 

[Mahonri]

Ah shucks!

We can't wait for September here.... relief from the HEAT.

 

[NWChicks]

I'm so sorry!

 

[Mrs. Feathers]

I am so sorry

It is really obvious from your photos that your girls were well loved and cared for during their time on this earth.

 

[WoodlandWoman]

What a terrible accident. I'm so sorry. Shade cloth would have been enough in some places. The heat in Arizona sure is fierce in the summer.

I have a timer that's on a cord that I can wear around my neck. It helps me remember to check on various things. Before that, I used to carry a little pill container that had a built in timer in my pocket. Otherwise, I just don't always remember. Sometimes, time just gets away from us, when we're doing other things.

 

[BWKatz]

Sooooo sorry. Maybe u could try a heavy tarp to give them full shade. We have 100F+ here and mine do great. I secured it thru the gromlets with shower curtain hooks. Of course I use frozen water bottles too along with the occas frozen treat. Maybe this will help ur other chicks to be more comfy.

 

[renewistrombaker]

so sorry for your losses.

rene

 

[Crack N' Egg]

We all make mistakes.

I am so so sorry for your losses

Those are very lovely pictures you have posted of them.