Noo!! My Baby!!!

[RAWR]

RIP DUKE BOOTSY
White Cochin roo
May 23, 2009-August 13, 2009
Today, my mom's Westie, Coconut (Im calling "her" It. why? because thats what it is) killed my white cochin roo. she ate his head, riped him to peices, and all that was left was a bloody, wingless body with two broken legs. We found his head on the other side of the yard. At first I thought, "oh shnap! Gonzo is dead!" and Gonzo is my mom's white Orp roo, but then i looked closer, the leggs had feathers..and then I screamed, fell to my knees, and broke down. I walked around picking up the torn and bloody feathers, and i picked up one of his ribs. I dont know if Im going to be okay...he was my baby. I raised him. He was like my own. I loved him. He was more then a chicken. He was MY baby..and now hes gone. Also, i was so upset with what "It" did and so beside myself with what happened, my mom had to pick me up off the ground. I..dont know whats going on..i dont know what to do..i...

 

[Year of the Rooster]

Oh there, there

He lived a happy life with you. Just think of the good times.

 

[backyardbarn]

I just lost my two ducks to my dogs today. I understand your anger and sadness. I would sit at night and watch my ducks play in the hose. They were sweet. I was beside myself when I came home to discover my dogs broke out of the house and into the coop. I am focusing on the life I gave those ducks. They were happy. I am sure you gave you beloved pet the best life it could have.

I am mad at the dogs but I know it is just their instinct taking over. So try not to blame the westie. This is just how things go sometimes. Just remember all the happiness your animal brought you.

 

[Quillgirl]

Oh, so sad. I am sorry your feather-baby died in such a shocking way.

Dogs are just dogs, in the end... can't be blamed for being the animals (wolf and fox relatives) that they are. Maybe your mom should think twice about trusting him around chickens from now on! I have to admit don't trust my sweet mutt around mine. He loves to chase anything that flees and would probably forget himself around a flapping chicken.

I hope your heart feels better soon.

 

[Chickie Mamma]

I know the feeling!

 

[artsyrobin]

I am SO sorry! Lost my roo-chick to our dog, it is devastating! my thoughts are with you

 

[annie3001]

So sorrry for your loss

 

[LesGan]

I am so sorry for your loss. We love our babies and do our very best for them. I think life offers us the richness of feelings that come from emotions...the positive, as well as the hurtful. Remember the wonderful times with your baby and honor him for the richness that he brought to you. Be gentle with yourself and let yourself grieve; but remember the love and joy that you were gifted with through him. Hugs to you.

 

[suebee]

Gosh, that is horrible. It was not your fault...remember that. Also you need to realize what's done IS done. Just think of the good memories you had with him, OK?

You will grieve like I have in the past...favorite ones that you wanted to live forever. You will be OK....it takes time, especially the first week.

I'll never forget my favorite hen, "Dumb Dora", she was so special. I thought she would be OK in the heatwave. I called and called. Finally found her just 15 feet away behind the fence. She had died.
I cried and cried....she was so special to me.

I still get emotional about her, but IT GETS BETTER! She died in "07"

The thing is, you will learn from this.

Now you know that dog will ALWAYS be a chicken killer....must never be with chickens.

I am so sorry about Duke. Maybe you would like to post a picture.

(((hugs)))suebee

 

[Lunachick]