RIP Chris 10 + yr old Hen

[stubbornhill]

My goodness..So sorry to hear of your loss. I went around and told all of my different animals yesterday that they were the most special ones. Because they are. Your girls were all special to you in one way or another and you had a very special moment with Chris. It doesn't make it any easier to lose a special friend like that, but you obviously gave her a wonderful life. Big hugs!

 

[ThornyRidge]

Thank you all for your kindness and words.. I do care very much for my flock.. even the nasty roosters I have happened over.. including one right now.. who despite how nasty he is I know he is doing his job protecting his girls.. I just have to remember to keep a stick handy to swat at him.. he nailed me a week ago from behind and I did not even know what happened.. I had a hellacious bruise and small puncture ( even had jeans on ) that has finally faded from black purple to a light purple! I have a couple other chickens the last of the old crew so to speak.. a little cochin bantam hen who is now around 7 who laid an egg the other day.. and a japanese bantam rooster who is the sweetest thing (name is Ping Pong) I love him to death and he is a riot to watch! He and the cochin (Popcorn) are inseperable and just do their thing.. will be hard when I lose them because it seems it is the last of my "old crew" Each of my special chickens has a burial over the years.. unfortunately over the years I have acquired a chicken grave yard.. but despite the sadness they have brought so much joy and laughter! I can watch them for hours doing what they do! I never really did anything over the top care wise for my chickens.. I have read that they can live to be quite old.. I realize most people don't keep them around after laying is over.. but it is the least I can do.. eggs or no eggs.. they bring much joy to my life! Enjoy your chickens.. and I recommend give em a hug today also! well all except that nasty rooster of mine.

 

[True Grit]

Oh I'm so sorry. It must be heartbreaking for you. Sad time.

 

[TennesseeTruly]

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss of your precious Chris. We lost our Sweet 8 year old Sadie last week. We have that same graveyard. HUGS!!

Laurie