Goodbye

[bubbles108]

It's with great sadness that I'm saying goodbye to the forum.
This morning we came down to feed our chickens to discover they had been killed in the night by foxes. As I am sure you can imagine its been extremely distressing and I've decided I can't run the risk of this happening again.
We were able to bury Beryl but they had taken Elsie and Aggie.
Due to no more chickens I won't be accessing the site any more, On a leaving note I would like to thank everyone who has offered me advice over the last 3 years. I have found it a great help

Thank you

[sazchops]

So very sorry to hear your sad news, but don't feel you have to leave!
The Lane isn't just about chickens.
Maybe one day you'll change you mind and some new girls will find your home. Until then I bet you've got lots of experience and advice to offer others.

[tosca100]

So sorry

[perchy]

Aww I am so sorry to hear this, it is a risk we all take when keeping chickens, fly high and free over Rainbow Bridge little ones, you will be in good company

You really don't have to leave the lane, there are so many other things going on too, and I am sure at the moment you just want to hide away, it is hard losing your hens, give it a little while and see how you feel

[KarenE]

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. It's something we all dread, and many on here have experienced the same. Please don't make any decisions in haste though. And whatever you decide, all the best and we'll still be here if you decide to stick around/come back

[Wozzer]

So, so sorry xx

[ChickenCarol]

That is so awful but as others have said don't be in a rush to leave us. Sending you a hug.

[sandy]

OH Bubbles I can understand how you feel, a hen's owner worst nightmare. Please take care of yourself now your little ones are at peace now

[Freeranger]

That's so awful - I'm really sorry I can only echo other peoples' opinion that we are about more than just chickens, and to please think again when you've had a bit longer to consider.

[manda]

So sorry to hear about your chickens..but as others have said you can still come visit the Lane ....talk with people about other things

[jackian]

It is so sad and something we all dread and hope will never happen.
Please don't be into to much of a rush to leave ,you may not have chickens at the moment but you say you have been with the forum 3 years ..You have learnt a lot and have a lot of advice to give to others.You maybe have more chickens at a later date .

Jackie x

[silverback]

Sorry to read about this Bubbles, but that is part of chicken keeping!, and as others have said please don't leave the lane, you can still pass on useful knowledge tips and hints to others until such time as you feel that you want to continue keeping chickens!.

Big gorilla

[amber66]

So sorry to hear you have lost your girls to the dreaded fox. sending you .
Amber.

[bubbles108]

Thank you so much for all your kind comments
I just feel so guilty and feel i should have been able to protect my beautiful girls
At the moment there is no way i would have anymore as I couldn't go through this again

[bmpsands]

Bubbles - anyone who keeps chickens will have felty guilty at some time. If it isn't foxes it's some sort of undetected illness or struggle to cope with redmite.

You've had a shock and it's good advice not to make any hasty decisions or burn any bridges.

Stick around, if you can bear to, and contribute from your experience. You wouldn't be the first person to change his/her mind after a bit of time has passed.

Whenever we've had a pet dog die I've said "never again" but as I write this our two mongrels are roaming round the garden wondering when the hens are coming out to play.

Take care.

Bea