Wildfire evacuation

[room onthebroom]

Prepare yourselves for the most amazing Henry Conquers the World and Lives Yet Again news ever, folks.

He survived a horrendous coyote attack and kidnapping into the deep woods on BLM land.

And now he has survived a massive 110,000 acre firestorm that the awesomely fantastic firefighters worked tirelessly to keep on the other side of Placer Road, a barrage of fleeing wild animals looking for food, extreme heat and monstrous smoke and ash.

If you don't believe me, well, here he is. Look closely and you'll see a little Henry poking out from one of the hens!

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[Morrigan]

They said they got all eleven chickens, including Henry's mini me flock. That leaves our mostly outdoor cat Jasper, who's very smart and savvy and moves with the shadows of night. He has lots of food and water and is probably resting in the deep refrigeration under the deck.

They're taking the flock to a private property in Anderson, where they'll have their own secure coop and covered yard. It's amazing how this all came together. Cowboy 911 was contacted by someone on Twitter last night who saw my tweets. She's a volunteer firefighter in Igo and has been helping with animal rescue.

And someone else, a young college student I think, created a #SavingHenry hashtag and did his own research and found a place for them to be sheltered in Anderson while we wait for the evacuation to lift and determine if our house is inhabitable because of smoke damage.

Just incredible. But boy am I exhausted.

The worst of times brings out the best in people.

So happy that Henry made it and everyone has a place to go to.

 

[calichicken]

Prepare yourselves for the most amazing Henry Conquers the World and Lives Yet Again news ever, folks.

He survived a horrendous coyote attack and kidnapping into the deep woods on BLM land.

And now he has survived a massive 110,000 acre firestorm that the awesomely fantastic firefighters worked tirelessly to keep on the other side of Placer Road, a barrage of fleeing wild animals looking for food, extreme heat and monstrous smoke and ash.

If you don't believe me, well, here he is. Look closely and you'll see a little Henry poking out from one of the hens!

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BEST PIC EVER!!! so happy they are safe and being cared for until you are reunited!!

 

[chickisoup]

true that.
And when (we) make those choices and put ourselves at risk, the "helpers" are also put at risk, sometimes to their detriment. There's no automatic action.
I live in Montana. For the last 6-8 years much of the state has been under high fire alerts. We know a lot of people who fight fires here or in Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, California --- wherever the need/emergency is.
The firefighters are at high risk when civilians, for whatever reason, choose to not evacuate.

I have always believed there should be a written waiver for those that choose to ignore a mandatory evac. bearing the understanding that no one will come back for them if they choose to stay unless called for and then they will be held financially responsible for the cost of that rescue. My guess would be that would deter the "I'm not goin'" folks who don't have a good enough reason to stay, just being stubborn and make it clearly understood to those that do that they're on their own. It would also give the cleanup crews a clear map later what properties they needed to check for survivors (or bodies).

 

[Hen Pen Jem]

They said they got all eleven chickens, including Henry's mini me flock. That leaves our mostly outdoor cat Jasper, who's very smart and savvy and moves with the shadows of night. He has lots of food and water and is probably resting in the deep refrigeration under the deck.

They're taking the flock to a private property in Anderson, where they'll have their own secure coop and covered yard. It's amazing how this all came together. Cowboy 911 was contacted by someone on Twitter last night who saw my tweets. She's a volunteer firefighter in Igo and has been helping with animal rescue.

And someone else, a young college student I think, created a #SavingHenry hashtag and did his own research and found a place for them to be sheltered in Anderson while we wait for the evacuation to lift and determine if our house is inhabitable because of smoke damage.

Just incredible. But boy am I exhausted.

God Bless all those good people in the world, that give us hope for humanity. They give of themselves freely, and many times with great risk. Yes, it's a good day for Henry and his little family!

 

[microchick]

Words cannot express how happy I am for you, Henry and your flock. This comes close though!

 

[lena_]

@Sunshine Flock that's great news about your flock! I've been following all along, and just had a feeling that your birds would be okay I'm sorry if I missed this, but will you get your flock back from the person who is caring for them?(Sorry if it is a stupid question, kinda tired)

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

Prepare yourselves for the most amazing Henry Conquers the World and Lives Yet Again news ever, folks.

He survived a horrendous coyote attack and kidnapping into the deep woods on BLM land.

And now he has survived a massive 110,000 acre firestorm that the awesomely fantastic firefighters worked tirelessly to keep on the other side of Placer Road, a barrage of fleeing wild animals looking for food, extreme heat and monstrous smoke and ash.

If you don't believe me, well, here he is. Look closely and you'll see a little Henry poking out from one of the hens!

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Thank God! I’m so happy for you!

 

[Sunshine Flock]

@Sunshine Flock that's great news about your flock! I've been following all along, and just had a feeling that your birds would be okay I'm sorry if I missed this, but will you get your flock back from the person who is caring for them?(Sorry if it is a stupid question, kinda tired)

Yes, I'll get them back once we're cleared to return home and we determine whether I'll be able to handle the smoke.

I'm so glad they didn't end up in a large chicken pen with Henry lookalikes. I'm not sure I'd be able to pick him out from 50 other Henries!!

 

[WVduckchick]

Prepare yourselves for the most amazing Henry Conquers the World and Lives Yet Again news ever, folks.

He survived a horrendous coyote attack and kidnapping into the deep woods on BLM land.

And now he has survived a massive 110,000 acre firestorm that the awesomely fantastic firefighters worked tirelessly to keep on the other side of Placer Road, a barrage of fleeing wild animals looking for food, extreme heat and monstrous smoke and ash.

If you don't believe me, well, here he is. Look closely and you'll see a little Henry poking out from one of the hens!

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