Nightmare comes to life

[Fireflylane]

As some of you know I have 6 bantam cochin frizzels and i bought 4 baby orpingtons that were a few weeks old. I had them all for months now and they were growing up together nice and starting to look like adults. They were my babys they would eat out of my hand and follow me around just because I was mother hen. Last month on july 15th me and my father were in a serious accident when some one wanted to blow through a stop sign at 60 and hit us head on shoving us under the bed of a logging truck. I dont have many if any memories from the accident but with how bad it was they didnt expect me or my father to make it to the hospital .They life flighted us both and just like we always do we both fought to live. In that time my friend took care of my babys for me after the accident my boyfriend decided to step up and move in to help take care of me and my animals because i have a seriously broken foot and needed surgery along witg my left side of my face was shattered too. That got surgery as well but im on bed rest until christmas time and im hoping not much later then that. Every day since ive been home i take my 45 min walk to go outside and sit with my little ones. Yesterday broke my heart though. My boyfriend brought a dog here that since day one has tried to kill my chickens. I told him the hound needed to go because of it and he started looking for a home for him. In the mean time hes been kept on a chain away from the house and at night he slept in a crate in the trailer . we went to have my foot looked at yesterday and by the time we got home the hound was outside and coming to great the truck and my heart just sank . i was mad instaly i seen feathers everywhere. He killed everyone of my babys but 3 that managed to get away some how. A flock of 18 and im left with 3 babys and my 2 pet roosters. The dog killed them for fun and stacked most of them in the same spot. Yesterday was hard for me. Still is i went out and fed them this morning and my heart was just broken . life takes over some times and everything goes out of control. That dog is gone now and for good but I wont ever have my babys back. I buried them in the sunflower patch yesterday and spent the rest of the night quite and crying. I know some say these things happen but i tried so hard to protect my flock and still managed to fail tthem i wont let it happen again. Love your little fluff butts a little extra today for me and always stay conscious about who brings dogs around or even dogs in the neighborhood. I have 3 dogs of my own that would never do this and never have. One day at a time though.

 

[Crow-ded house]

How awful!! My heart goes out to you. These feathery friends do get in our hearts. I am so sorry for all the troubles you have had.

 

[sumi]

I'm so sorry to hear of your losses. And so soon after that horrific accident after which I'm sure your flock comforted you a great deal. I have no words except I understand and sending massive hugs from over here I hope you will recover well from your injuries and the heartache will become more bearable soon too.

 

[jvls1942]

I usually don't respond to these threads.
I could say many things about the dog and it's owner. but you already know what I would say
all I will say is. keep your chin up and I know you are a fighter. hang in there. mourn for awhile and then let it pass.

 

[snow5164]

You have a heavy load to carry these days , I’m so sorry your chickens were killed . As their mama you are responsible for their safety , you did a great job . Your dogs are trained , make sure no is no next time , if you feel your chickens or other dogs are in danger , get rid of the beast ASAP .

I wish you a speedy recovery and a time to rest and heal

 

[red mommy]

You have gone through so much already, I am so sorry, I only know what you posted but given your overall situation and circumstances, please do not continue to blame yourself. I understand that human nature will find a way when we are guilt ridden to find some minute reason, but you did what you could. Hugs to you and continue to heal from all of your injuries dear heart.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

How awful! Bear hugs to you as you recover not only from your accident, but from the loss of your little fluff babies!!!

 

[ChickenzGurl]

So sad . That has happened to one of my chickens because of its curiosity to go in our neighbors yard (who had a German Shepherd). Fortunately, we were able to keep in our basement and nourish her back to health. I hope that you will feel better soon

 

[Tesumph]

I’m so sorry for the rough time you’ve had. I know “get well soon” doesn’t cut it for you and your dad, but regardless I hope things start looking up in your life.
Take time to mourn and then get more chicks. Especially in this time of your life, keep pushing forward and get more so you have those fluffbutts to brighten your day and look forward to. Our feathered friends are joy and comfort for many of us and losing them can be harder than people realize.

Often it’s the simple things in life that get us out of bed in the morning.. so sorry to you and your family, God bless and keep fighting.

 

[Toulouse-Lautrec]

I`m sorry to hear that. It wasn`t your fault and you did your best to save and protect them. I also lost a chicken this morning, due to illness. She was only 1 years old and she got ill last week from unknown causes (tail droopy, stopped eating and moving). I did my best to support her and tried to save her all week but nature eventually took it`s course. Sometimes things happen despite your best efforts to prevent it. Just take it one day at a time, like you said.