- Oct 9, 2010
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One of my silkie hens was killed today
I found her hidden in the bushes only slightly moving but it was clear she wasn't long for the world. Her insides had been ripped open and eaten. It was a wonder she was still moving.
I think our dog must have dug under the fence and stolen her. And the only reason we bought the dog was to protect the chickens!
Peep was never 100% and was always a bit of a small one. She was battling an eye infection lately and I think could only see from one eye. She had 3 clutches of eggs, all of which were unsuccessful. Ever since we have been collecting and eating her eggs. I hope her death was quick and painless though I know that isn't likely. I am seriously considering just asking to have the dog "dispatched". Once they have the "Taste" do they stop? I am revolted, she even looked a little proud and showed me her "kill".
As a consolation, Peep's "soulmate" mister Buk Buk was rehomed a few months ago and I learnt, disappeared and most likely died. I hope that they are both together now, when I gave M.B. away Peep would search the garden "calling" for her friend
We are going to have her buried tomorrow in the "communal graveyard". She was only 1 year old.
I don't know whether to cry or scream now.
Right now all the silkies are going to be kept in the sleeping coop until the weekend where I can secure the fence. And the dog will be kept leashed (sp?) until I decide what to do with her.
Sorry for the long post everyone. I'm the biggest sook ever and cry for agessss whenever a bird dies.
Winding up, Goodbye Peep, I hope we managed to give you a good life with the short time you were with us, or that you are in a better place now. You will be missed more than you will ever know
I think our dog must have dug under the fence and stolen her. And the only reason we bought the dog was to protect the chickens!
Peep was never 100% and was always a bit of a small one. She was battling an eye infection lately and I think could only see from one eye. She had 3 clutches of eggs, all of which were unsuccessful. Ever since we have been collecting and eating her eggs. I hope her death was quick and painless though I know that isn't likely. I am seriously considering just asking to have the dog "dispatched". Once they have the "Taste" do they stop? I am revolted, she even looked a little proud and showed me her "kill".
As a consolation, Peep's "soulmate" mister Buk Buk was rehomed a few months ago and I learnt, disappeared and most likely died. I hope that they are both together now, when I gave M.B. away Peep would search the garden "calling" for her friend
I don't know whether to cry or scream now.
Sorry for the long post everyone. I'm the biggest sook ever and cry for agessss whenever a bird dies.
Winding up, Goodbye Peep, I hope we managed to give you a good life with the short time you were with us, or that you are in a better place now. You will be missed more than you will ever know
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