Long live the King - the neverending story of Brahmalot!

[MuttFlock]

"Hoorah for Brahmalot" - New Hatchling here - and discovered your thread. Truly wonderful ongoing story. Applause to you Sjisty to remarkably chronicle the trials and triumphs of your beautiful birds and precious extended family. (solid 12 hrs reading) . Many giggles and tears were to be had. Please know that you have another follower awaiting in anticipation for more. My prayers go to you in having lost many precious friends over the course of your story on BYC.

 

[scratch'n'peck]

I am so sorry about the loss of your dear dog, Ruby.

 

[Eowyn2]

May you be comforted in the loss of Ruby.

 

[Sjisty]

Thank you everyone. The loss of Ruby has hit us hard. She was a healthy girl, acting much younger than her 18 years. Within an hour she went from a happy healthy dog to one who couldn't stand or hold her head up. At least she didn't seem to be in pain. I stayed with her at the doctor's office until she was no longer there. Hubby had to leave the room. She and he were inseparable.

Brahmalot has suddenly become very large and quiet without Ruby. She was the keeper of the peace, knocking roosters off hens when the roosters were too rough and made the hens scream. She also would come between young fighting cockerels, never biting, but would just put her body between them so they would stop fighting. She helped us find eggs that were laid in odd places (although she usually ate them). She helped keep the front porch clean (yuck) and shared her dog food with the citizens of Brahmalot, although not always voluntarily. She has suffered through young chickens sleeping on her back at the front door, chickens laying eggs in her dog house, and mamas nipping at her nose, all with good grace and gentleness. She never harmed a chicken and was always totally trustworthy with any chicken, any age.

We had her for 14 of her 18 years, getting her as a rescue at the age of 4. She is missed.

 

[Huntress78]

Sounds like the whole Kingdom will mourn the passing of Ruby.
So sorry for your loss.

 

[Suzierd]

Sorry for your loss. RIP Ruby

 

[froggiesheins]

Thank you everyone.  The loss of Ruby has hit us hard.  She was a healthy girl, acting much younger than her 18 years.  Within an hour she went from a happy healthy dog to one who couldn't stand or hold her head up.  At least she didn't seem to be in pain.  I stayed with her at the doctor's office until she was no longer there.  Hubby had to leave the room.  She and he were inseparable. 

Brahmalot has suddenly become very large and quiet without Ruby.  She was the keeper of the peace, knocking roosters off hens when the roosters were to rough and made the hens scream.  She also would come between young fighting cockerels, never biting, but would just put her body between them so they would stop fighting.  She helped us find eggs that were laid in odd places (although she usually ate them).  She helped keep the front porch clean (yuck) and shared her dog food with the citizens of Brahmalot, although not always voluntarily.  She has suffered through young chickens sleeping on her back at the front door, chickens laying eggs in her dog house, and mamas nipping at her nose, all with good grace and gentleness.  She never harmed a chicken and was always totally trustworthy with any chicken, any age.

We had her for 14 of her 18 years, getting her as a rescue at the age of 4.  She is missed. 

OH GOODNESS<...Ruby was a total gem and a BIG member of your family. Thank you for telling us her story and you know that there are alot of peeps out here in cyberland that are hurting with you....

 

[cknnewbie]

How sad to hear that Ruby died! She was a noble addition to Brahmalot. {{{ Hugs }}}

 

[Sjisty]

Feeding the masses at Brahmalot! The citizens seem to enjoy their morning meal, where they get their feed moistened and sometimes with leftover treats mixed in. There seems to be much less waste this way, although sometimes this particular restaurant does get a little crowded.




A less crowded view of one of the "feeders."


Lady Blackie has trouble hiding all five of her children.


Lady Cagney enjoys a good dust bath but still manages to keep an eye on her children.


If you look closely, you can see the royal landscaper removing the last of the grapefruits that are too high to reach.

 

[elsfieldchickens]

Lovely seeing them all enjoying themselves