A sad sad day

babe · « **on:** December 19, 2007, 21:11 »

its been an absolutely awful day today.

and taken me until now to be able to write this.

Mr Fox came while i was out, ive lost both my ducks and 7 chickens all in one go. 2 chickens are no where to be seen.

it was daylight, and made no difference

so RIP buttercup, primrose, treacle, cuddles, custard, crunchie, duck, cow and pavlova.

fraggle and rainbow were cowering in a nest box, Elvis was hiding behind the wheelbarrow, chicken was hiding behind the maternity block and popcorn had flown up into a tree.

im so upset :cry:

Selkie · « **Reply #1 on:** December 19, 2007, 21:14 »

Oh Babe, that truly is awful; what a terrible thing to happen, and a big shock for you aswell.

At least he didn't get all of them, that's about the only happy thought I can think of.

Big hug for you xx

gobs · « **Reply #2 on:** December 19, 2007, 21:14 »

That's more than an awful day, Babe.

whistler · « **Reply #3 on:** December 19, 2007, 21:17 »

I am so very sorry Babe, you must be devasted, a really horrible time for you.

richyrich7 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 19, 2007, 21:18 »

Oh Babe I'm so sorry to hear this

WG. · « **Reply #5 on:** December 19, 2007, 21:19 »

Real bummer - sorry kid!

babe · « **Reply #6 on:** December 19, 2007, 21:20 »

aww thanks everyone, im up and down like a yoyo checking on the others. its too many all at once, i knos its silly but i still cant get my head around it. and its only here that people understand.

Selkie · « **Reply #7 on:** December 19, 2007, 21:22 »

Are the others ok apart from being totally stressed out?

I think that must be just about the worst thing that can happen when you have poultry; it's so senseless.

babe · « **Reply #8 on:** December 19, 2007, 21:27 »

ive had the 5 that are safe indoors and thoroughly checked them over and given them all cuddles. popcorn was a bit hesitant to go into the coop but gave them same warm mash with mealworms, sunflower seeds and raisins mixed in. they soon settled down and they have all perched. im hoping that shock or stress wont get them through the night.

and its going to be very quiet for them tomorrow.

SnooziSuzi · « **Reply #9 on:** December 19, 2007, 21:29 »

Poor things and such a shock for you too :cry:

Selkie · « **Reply #10 on:** December 19, 2007, 21:34 »

Will you be able to stay with them tomorrow Babe or do you have to go to work?

My heart really goes out to you.

dawninspain · « **Reply #11 on:** December 19, 2007, 21:54 »

Babe - so sorry to hear what happened. Nature can be cruel and senseless sometimes. Have you had problems with foxes before?

babe · « **Reply #12 on:** December 19, 2007, 21:55 »

i was hoping to be in all day, but climbing a tree to get popcorn down i scraped my leg and i have a meal at hintlesham hall on saturday and now cant wear the dress i was going to, and tomorrow wil be the last time i can get into town to get a longer dress. now i dont know what to do. dont know wether im coming or going. al i can see is the carnage, just had a bath to calm down - dont think it helped :cry:

babe · « **Reply #13 on:** December 19, 2007, 21:57 »

yes dawn not that longg back, he attacked the two ducks but i got to them quick that they only had a couple of puncture wounds.

and ive been so careful since puttong them to bed at dusk

babe · « **Reply #14 on:** December 20, 2007, 08:32 »

popcorn, rainbow and fraggle have got up this morning and seem fine, eating and drinking.

chicken and elvis however seem to be in shock, just standing and doing nothing. hopefully they will improve as the day goes on. they seem to be hunching their necks down.

any tips on how to cheer them up ?

A sad sad day

Selkie

WG.

Selkie

Selkie

dawninspain