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It had to happen

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In just over a month, I have now lost 3 chooks {cry}. Firstly, one of my skylines, then 12 days ago one of my batties , who I have had for 2½ years now. Then, this morning, I found my dear purple Myrtle all snuggled up in the nest box. She had passed away during the night and must have been around 6 years old. I was so fond of her - she was such a sweetie. {cry}

I had a feeling this was going to happen, as, aside from Pudding and Pie (who I got a year ago), my flock is getting quite elderly and I hadn't lost a chook for quite some time.
Helen xx

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Aww poor you, what a horrible month {hug}
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Oh dear. {hug} {hug} {hug}
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Aww Helen, sorry to hear this, sending you a {hug}
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{hug&kiss} {hug} from me hun xxx
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Thanks {hug} I was particularly upset that I lost Myrtle as I was really attached to her. A grand old lady. {cry}
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So sorry for your loss I send you a {hug}

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Bless you P.Penn, they do leave an empty space when they leave us dont they - especialy the ladies who have been with us for a long time {hug} {hug}
One of my very first girls Harriette died a couple of months back, snuggled up in a nest box.. Its good to know they died peacefully xxx
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Sorry to read your post, Helen. So many little ladies have left for the Rainbow Bridge this past month.
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It does seem so, doesn't it? :?

I have to say that I will be taking this opportunity to reduce my flock a little, to make them slightly more manageable. I did have 8 ladies, and am now down to 5, and I think 3 or 4 is probably the number I will ultimately settle with.

Famous last words possibly :oops:
Helen xx

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So sorry Helen {hug}
Myrtle and your ex-batty girl have certainly had good long lives thanks to your love and care :-D Lindaxx
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So sorry Helen {hug} {hug} {hug} {hug}
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What a very sad time for you - here's a {hug}
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Very sad {cry}

2.5 years for an x bat i believe is very good she must have been well loved {hug}
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Awww hugs to you {hug} . It is heart wrenching when we lose a little friend . I hope youre ok P.Pen
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