Storm of Tragedy *UPDATE*

[Crickett]

We had a bad thunderstorm last night.

I know it was bad because the yard is awash. I was at work and wasn't aware of it until I got home. There I found eight of my babies had perished!

They were about a month old.

The rest seem to be ok, though one of the mottled Houdans looks a bit chilled. I brought him (her?) inside to try and get it warm again. He's (she's?) looking better already. The ducks are loving our new flooded yard though!

 

[raspeary]

so sorry for your losses.

 

[highcountrychickens]

Oh that is heartbreaking! I'm SO sorry this happened...

 

[NotTheMomma]

I'm sorry for your loss.

Did they have a coop to get in? Or just choose to stay in the rain?

 

[gocrow77]

Sorry for your loss, it happened to me too the first bad thunderstorm my babies experienced. They didn't drown or chill they got very scared and squashed a polish pullet. They were about 2 1/2 or 3 months old at the time and I had no idea they would freak out so badly. Hope you have better luck in the future. Best Wishes...

 

[omelette'smom]

That's so sad

 

[jjthink]

So sad - so sorry

Where were they when this happened?
JJ

 

[Crickett]

There was a coop, but apparantly, from what I could tell, they freaked out so badly that they squished one another in their panic.
"Ralphie" (so named cuz he looks like he's wearing glasses like that kid in a Christmas Story) is doing well. He has gotten over his fright/chill and is ready to join his co-horts.

 

[cochinbantam-lover]

I am so so sorry about your babies!!! It must be heartbreaking for you!!

 

[herbandteas]

It must had been scary for those little peeps. Glad Ralphie is doing well and only ducks would love that kind of weather! I know mine did....hens hiding in the coop and the ducks playing in the pool LOL