I lost my last older hen yesterday, Ellie. She was such a friendly, sweet and curious girl. Egg layer supreme, loved to be held and we'd visit. She had become sick a few months back, bounced back, but and then really went down on Sat. I brought her in Sunday, treated her, and she was gone yesterday afternoon. I had steeled myself for it. With a small flock you really get to know the personalities of your girls. She was inside, comfortable and had eaten a bit, but she went...
My favorite picture, napping on my shoulder-
Just a little puff ball :)
I'm sorry to hear this. When you have so few one does get a lot closer to them. I love all the pictures you have and they will be good memories. It's unfortunate that hens live such short lives cause they are neat pets.
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ReplyDeleteOh Nancy, I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry, Nancy. They are such interesting birds - and we get so attached. Even though I have quite a few of them, there are a few that are very special to me. Hugs to you.
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ReplyDeleteLoss is never easy, I'm sorry for yours. She was beautiful. You have some great photos to remember her by.
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Thanks, I miss seeing her watching for me every day when I come home... sigh...
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