- May 1, 2011
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There are days when I just want to run screaming!!!!! I have a smaller coop that I had 7 chickens in, they were all vaccinated at the hatchery. I have never had them near the original 'carriers'. All were strong and healthy. 2 silkies, 1 polish (the one that I sent you a pic of), 1 bantam light brahma, 3 assorted cochins. They were doing great!!! No signs of illness...I was tickled pink. I got them last year at the beginning of August for my birthday. As you can see, they were getting old enough that they were nearly out of the woods. I had one tiny pullet in there, a partridge bantam cochin. She was laying like a champ. I let them out in their little yard...went inside for breakfast and a hawk got her
Just the day before I had lost my little OEGB roo...he was my all time favorite. After the loss of him and the hawk attack, I could have left and never returned....but then, who would take care of my critters
So I persevere...
You must be devastated by losing so many! And yes, it's frequently one of the favorites.