RIP Clara

That is a grand old age dugless so you should be proud that you have nurtured her to live a full and happy life.   

Poor old Clara  Bet you will miss her.

As the others say, a good age for an ex-bat.  You obviously looked after her very well.

I better not tell OH that - he keeps going on about how much he will miss ours when we go on holiday. 

Oh Dugless I'm so sorry to hear about Clara. Still, she had a turn around in her fortunes when she met you!    I think it's marvellous of you to take her with you on holiday. I bet she loved it    Well, you couldn't very well leave her at home now could you 

You will miss her very much. Perhaps you could get another batch. I know it won't replace Clara in your affections but you obviously have plenty of love to go round 

 (((( hugs ))))

You mean to say you are not taking them with you.    I can just imagine the mess a couple of mallards would make in a caravan. 

Sorry for your loss...... strange how we get attached but we do.  ALL  my birds think it's one blooming big holiday all the time!!!  My partner calls me Mr Tweedie because I am paranoid that they know my every move and plan things against me!!!!!!

do not let anyone say chickens are dumb Clara certaily wasnt she knew her name and came when called if she felt like it knew the time we ate  and when she was in a part of the garded she was not supposed to be.