Saturday 13 November 2010

Storm - R.I.P

My lovely Bendish Blue hen called Storm has died. I found her 'asleep' in the hen house this morning. I posted about her back in May when she was very ill but somehow by a miracle she pulled through. She put on weight and started to lay eggs. Over the last week I noticed how light she had become and seemed to be off her food. However when I put some chopped up pear in the run last night she fought the other chickens for it!

I feel so sad. She was my favourite hen. I will miss the soft cooing sounds she used to make, her soft blue/grey feathers and gentle nature.

Goodbye Storm. I will miss you.

18 comments:

  1. :-( poor you and poor storm. Sounds like she went very peacefully which is a blessing. We had an ill one this week which hubby had to put out of its misery, it is hard when they die isn't it :-(

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  2. How sad for you. Of course you will miss her. At least you gave her a comfy and happy life.

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  3. What a shame for poor storm. I'm sure you will miss her lots, it's always hard to adjust when a pet dies. Juliex

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  4. I'm so sorry to hear that. She sounds like she was wonderful.

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  5. Poor you; poor Storm. She sounded a great character.

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  6. I'm so sorry to hear about Storm x

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  7. Oh, how sad - poor Storm and poor you; it must have been so upsetting to find her xx

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  8. Oh I'm sorry for your loss, I know it is hard to lose a loved friend like that xx

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  9. I'm so sorry - its heartbreaking - two of our big New Hampshire Reds died naturally in their sleep but in July a fox got into the pen and killed our other four chickens and the two rabbits - I still get upset when I look out into the garden and they arent there :( Then I think what wonderful lives they did have and it makes me feel a bit better XX I'm sure Storm had a wonderful life and you should be very proud XXXX

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  10. R.I.P Storm -- hugs to you . Going back to your tree post our council has just attacked another of our parks .... why can't they leave stuff alone :-(

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  11. I'm so sorry Simone, it's very hard loosing an animal friend as I know from experience.
    Take comfort from the fact that you loved her and gave her a good life.
    Vivienne x

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  12. I'm so sorry for you, Simone. I'm going through something similar with one of my hens. It's so sad when they are unwell. They're such fragile little creatures :(

    Hugs to you.x

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  13. Hi Simone, I'm so sorry to hear about your poor pet.
    Sending you a big hug
    xxx

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  14. Hens have got such wonderful characters! So sorry to hear your news.

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  15. So sorry, Simone. How very sad. Sending hugs from me and Walter.
    Diana x

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  16. Oh Simone, I have only just strted to catch up with everyones news. Sorry to hear about Storm, I believe hens get quite affectionate and can be lovely pets, so sorry you lost her.
    love
    Lyn
    xxx

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  17. i thought she was lovely too and i do symathise. it's so hard when we lose a beloved animal companion.
    you gave her such a good and happy life and it it seems she had an extra six months of life too. some hens do have sweet natures and i think she was very special. we will all remember her and feel honoured to have met her on your blog.

    it is probably sunny today in her hen heaven xx

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  18. A Hug from NC to you. Uncanny how pets wrap themselves around our hearts and lives. What joy they bring... even if only for a little while.

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