I hit an all time low tonight.. but am getting better!

[Sjisty]

First of all,

(one for you and one for your son).

Secondly, I would be interested in some chicken art - can you do a picture of a dark Brahma hen?

 

[onthespot]

So sorry to hear of it. Not sure what breeds you have, but when my hens ever get back to laying, I'd be honored to send you some eggs to get a start back up. Might be another month or so for fertility reasons. I just moved them and did a bunch of construction, and some are still moulting, so eggs are way down right now, and several of the roos are young, just starting to crow and try to breed, so I wouldn't want to send you eggs just yet. If you do want some eggs to start back up with though, PM me and we'll see what I can dig up for your bator. Might take a couple shipments for you to get a good start's worth.

 

[Bammony]

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Absolutely.

What size are you thinking?

 

[Scoop]

I agree that no scolding would add anything to the situation. Actually, I would have him very involved in the incubating process, and then the feeding and watering of the newborn chickies! I am so sorry for your loss! I just think you and your son need to look forward, tho, and something positive will come of it. Hugs to both of you!

 

[Sjisty]

I hadn't thought about size. I just think it would be nice to have some chicken art. How about 8 x 10?

By the way, when my son was about 10, he let our beloved dog out of the back yard and she got hit by a car and died in his arms. It was a lifelong lesson. Like you, I figured he suffered enough by the consequences. I fully believe that you son is old enough to be responsible for chores without you having to shadow him. You did nothing wrong, and it's just a shame that you aren't getting 100% support for this horrible accident!

 

[Bammony]

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An 8x10 is great! I'll get back to you as soon as I can about your art. Give me a couple days on it.

Thanks for your support. My son and I are both in better spirits this morning but still have a sadness that's kinda lingering. One chicken survived, our roo. He suffered some plucking on his back but should heal. We found him walking down the street this morning in front of our house. He'll be a lonely chicken for a little while.

 

[Rozzie]

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The OP is a loving woman, whom I have had contact with for quite a while, and I can GUARANTEE she is not punishing that child. And yes the 9 year old was responsible for locking the coop. How else does a child learn? If you never give them responsiblities, and allow them to fail, how do they learn? That boy has learned something tonight. And it will stay with him for a good long time.

I

you Debi! Thank you for that! I am actually quite hurt by that post you quoted. Thank you for confirming how much I care for my children.

Don't let yourself be hurt by people who don't understand that children learn responsibility by having responsibilities. The modern concept of childhood is a recent development. Through most of human history the norm has been for youth to have responsibilities commensurate with their age. It's only recently that we've decided that 9 year olds are unable to do much other than play video games, and perhaps put their toys away, or at most, put their supper dishes in the dishwasher.

Your children are fortunate to have parents who expect them to contribute more.

I'm sorry about the loss of your birds.

 

[Bammony]

Thanks Rozzie! That means alot!

 

[debilorrah]

I'm glad to know you are feeling better this morning.

 

[PineappleMama]

The circle of life can be a bummer some days.

Hopefully some new chicks (anyone in Utah on BYC??) may help kick start the healing.
Hard to resist those fluffy little cuties.