Ribh's D'Coopage

[LaFemmeKatia]

Happy Mug Wednesday from the balmy USA.
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We need a better name for this. Hmmmm

Does everybody have this mug?

 

[Ribh]

Oh no! I’m so very sorry. It’s a heart break every time.

It is but some are harder than others. Thank you.

 

[Ribh]

Does everybody have this mug?
Does everybody have this mug?

No, but I think I want one.

 

[LaFemmeKatia]

We had a 4 hour round trip to visit my mother yesterday. I was up super early to see to the animals & I tossed a bale into the coop to amuse the girls for the day. We got home about 5ish ~ which was late for everyone but I rushed out to the coop to check the girls & everyone was fine. There was still plenty of available water, the straw bale had been demolished, the feed tubs emptied. Everyone was happy to see me & get fed & hoed down happily. I was a little late out this morning as yesterday was exhausting. Regan had made it downstairs this morning, headed to the food & water but was dead ~ & had been for some time. I am sorry to lose her. She was shaping up to be a terrific lead hen. She looked happy & peaceful & the Littlies seem to be doing ok without her.

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Probably Wednesday we will head out to pick up another 4 & try again. All my research says it's just one of those things. No predicting it. No preventing it. She wasn't sick, so no treating it. She just suddenly died, reason unknown.

And Soda is broody. Soda! This is the 1st time ever she's shown any inclination & now it's been twice in one year when it is looking more & more like her laying days are over. If she persists she will have to have a few days in the little coop before I bring the new girls home.

Oh no! This is such awful news. I really liked her, too, she is so pretty, I love her coloring!
I am really sorry for your loss.
Chickens seem to be such delicate animals this way.
I am glad to hear you are getting more birds though. You have the prettiest collection of fancy chickens

 

[LaFemmeKatia]

Thanks, Bob. I appreciate that because I always do feel responsible, as if I've failed them in some way.

Don’t feel that way, because you are so conscientious about your chickens. You’re a great chicken mom! They get the best of care at your place!

 

[Ribh]

Oh no! This is such awful news. I really liked her, too, she is so pretty, I love her coloring!
I am really sorry for your loss.
Chickens seem to be such delicate animals this way.
I am glad to hear you are getting more birds though. You have the prettiest collection of fancy chickens

Thank you. The Vorwerks were the man's choice & he's pretty put out. They are very pretty so we will try again.

 

[LaFemmeKatia]

No, but I think I want one.

I want one too!

 

[LaFemmeKatia]

Thank you. The Vorwerks were the man's choice & he's pretty put out. They are very pretty so we will try again.

Your Vorwerks are the first I’ve ever seen. They are very pretty. I hope you can get more of them.

 

[RoyalChick]

We had a 4 hour round trip to visit my mother yesterday. I was up super early to see to the animals & I tossed a bale into the coop to amuse the girls for the day. We got home about 5ish ~ which was late for everyone but I rushed out to the coop to check the girls & everyone was fine. There was still plenty of available water, the straw bale had been demolished, the feed tubs emptied. Everyone was happy to see me & get fed & hoed down happily. I was a little late out this morning as yesterday was exhausting. Regan had made it downstairs this morning, headed to the food & water but was dead ~ & had been for some time. I am sorry to lose her. She was shaping up to be a terrific lead hen. She looked happy & peaceful & the Littlies seem to be doing ok without her.

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Probably Wednesday we will head out to pick up another 4 & try again. All my research says it's just one of those things. No predicting it. No preventing it. She wasn't sick, so no treating it. She just suddenly died, reason unknown.

And Soda is broody. Soda! This is the 1st time ever she's shown any inclination & now it's been twice in one year when it is looking more & more like her laying days are over. If she persists she will have to have a few days in the little coop before I bring the new girls home.

Oh Ribh. No! I am so sorry. What a loss.

 

[Ribh]

Oh Ribh. No! I am so sorry. What a loss.

Thanks, RC.