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[chicknmania]

It is. Spring is always a mixed bag. Summer is coming.

 

[Faraday40]

Cuddles. The BEST chicken in the world to me.
April 23, 2014 - May 14, 2016
She died in my arms a few moments ago. Sadness beyond words....

 

[iamfivewire]

seems like its been a lot of chickie losses lately -
condolences to all
i've had to cull a roo & a few chicks the past week or so - its never easy, but they would never have the quality of life they deserve

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Cuddles. The BEST chicken in the world to me.
April 23, 2014 - May 14, 2016
She died in my arms a few moments ago. Sadness beyond words....

Oh no, I am so sorry. Please send a hug to the children too, I know they loved her.

seems like its been a lot of chickie losses lately -
condolences to all
i've had to cull a roo & a few chicks the past week or so - its never easy, but they would never have the quality of life they deserve

Well said. Its the hardest part of being a responsible chicken keeper.

 

[Leahs Mom]

Cuddles. The BEST chicken in the world to me.
April 23, 2014 - May 14, 2016
She died in my arms a few moments ago. Sadness beyond words....

Oh no! What happened to her? Such a pretty girl.

Is she a lavender orp?

 

[Indyshent]

Cuddles. The BEST chicken in the world to me.
April 23, 2014 - May 14, 2016
She died in my arms a few moments ago. Sadness beyond words....

I'm so sorry. I know you've done as much as you could, and that your family loved her very much.

 

[Greenthumb83]

Brrrrrrrrrr! I thought this was spring!!!!

X2!

I baked all day yesterday to warm it up in here. We now have fresh cinnamon rolls and breads...maybe today I'll make another batch of everything bagels. Still cold! Lol

 

[Greenthumb83]

Cuddles. The BEST chicken in the world to me. April 23, 2014 - May 14, 2016 She died in my arms a few moments ago. Sadness beyond words....

Sorry for your loss. She was beautiful.

 

[Greenthumb83]

seems like its been a lot of chickie losses lately -
condolences to all
i've had to cull a roo & a few chicks the past week or so - its never easy, but they would never have the quality of life they deserve

I was actually wondering how typical this is, since I'm still so new. It makes me really anxious about letting my new chicks out to free range....I've been checking the coop again and again to make it as safe as possible.

Sorry you had to cull some chicks. I'm sure that's never easy. Since we started with chickens, I've had people comment on when it comes time to process our extra cockerels. Everyone jokingly assumes I'll have DH do it, but I never intended on it. I'm scared to death of it, but it's important to me that I can follow through. I wanted eggs yes...but I also want to be part of where our meat comes from from start to finish, so I can truly appreciate the life given for the meal eaten. Heaven help me that day....

 

[iamfivewire]

a chilly weekend - hopefully y'all have been able to avoid snow, unlike we are getting some sleet & flurries up here in the mitten state