My heart is broken, Scovey Hen flew off yesterday

[PlumTuckered]

Thankyou. I'm getting scared that I might have my hopes up for nothing. Today my Magpie/Runner cross was trying to sing like Scooter (she used to mimic her all the time) and I jumped around expecting to see Scooter standing there, ended up in tears and my ducks looking at me like I was nuts.

Michelle

 

[pusskatkins]

My muscovy hens do the fly bys and are full of themselves too! They fly on our roof and are pooping everywhere. My husband is so angry, he has threatened to cut their wings. I warned him not to because of predators, namely the dogs that roam the neighborhood. There aren't ANY LEASH LAWS HERE! CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS???? Why must I wait until something tragic happens before I can call Animal Control or shoot the predator/dog? I would never kill someone's pet. No matter how many chickens or ducks they had attacked. I would shoot toward it or swing my poultry net or shovel near it. But not to cause serious injury.
I have had 2 black dogs wander into my yard four times in the last week, and another visit from a dalmation. Animal Control was called, but they never physically responded, only returned the call. Well, I went to the Dr. today and when I came home, my favorite muscovy girl, the white one with the blue eyes was dead with her chest ripped open. It was horrible, it looked like a scene from Alien. My other ducks were cowering in their little pen, which they HATE going into before bedtime. darn dogs!
I'm devastated, just devastated. People don't realize, it's like losing a child. Well, people outside of BYC.
I'm sorry for your girl. I feel your loss. Hopefully, she's just checking out the countryside and will return soon.

 

[Beekissed]

Did she look like this? Maybe she made it all the way to FL!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=445595

 

[PlumTuckered]

Ohhhhhh Pusskatkins, I'm so awfully sorry your girl was killed :-(

It is a big shame that your critters aren't safe from another person's pet..stinking shame!! You're right, only fellow duck lovers can understand the pain. My Husband and Inlaws have all been helping me look for Scooter, however they also make it known that they think it's a silly waste of time and crack jokes about it. Until your heart has been touched by a duck you just don't understand I guess.


Beekissed, no that's not my Scooter but it is one beautiful Scovy Hen! I hope that poster is able to give her a loving home.

Michelle

 

[lovesduckies]

 

[Suzie]

Hopefully tomorrow will bring Scooter home to you! Hang in there - we are all praying for a positive result for your baby to come flying home!

 

[PlumTuckered]

Thank you Suzie! We're having awful weather today, the temp dropped ten degrees in an hour, lots of rain and horrible winds. I wish she'd come home right now so I can feed her up and get her into her nice warm dry house.

Michelle

 

[DuckLover179]

Praying she has a safe trip home (and has been predator free!)

 

[silkieroo]

Ohhh!

I didnt see this thread for awhile i was hoping the next time i saw it the title would be: Scooter came home! My heart goes out to you!

heres to hoping she comes back safe and sound with a couple of babies in tow!!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Oh pusskatkins how awful for you to have to find your girl like that

I have 6 muscovie hens and 3 are solid white with blue eyes. I couldn't imagine seeing something like that.. My heart goes out to you and Plum Tuckered.