Wisdom from Chickens

[NovaStar]

We lost 2 of our beautiful girls to a pair of foxes yesterday evening.

For someone who has recently been trying to come to terms with 'being me' and 'feeling' my emotions again, this event has taught me so much:

Fear, and dread when my partner called to tell me what had happened;

Pain, loss and grief when he told me they had died;

Compassion, forgiveness and understanding to my partner, who with the best of intentions had let them stay out in the garden for a little longer whilst he went to the shop (despite my saying they should always be put in as it gets dark) - everyone makes mistakes;

The importance of spirit - the surviving girl who was always the pluckiest, hid herself in a pile of leaves until my partner came home and then ran straight into the house (despite both cats being in there) before being taken to the vets;

Hope, as despite a wound under her wing, heavy shock and the loss of a lot of feathers, we have been told by the vet is doing fine.

and finally both understanding and enlightenment for all of the above.

I have thanked the spirits of Star (left) and Pi (centre) for their lessons but if anyone would be able to send Boo (right) healing energy, we would both hugely appreciate it.

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[Astrid]

So sorry to hear about your two chickens Even when we learn somthing it is always sad when our companions have to leave us

Ill light a candle tonight for the two who has passed on and ill ask the spirits to look after boo that she ay recover fully

[Muddy Fox]

I'm sorry to hear this news Novastar. I am impressed and in awe that you have had the prescence of mind to step back from such a traumatic,grief filled situation and evaluate your emotions and apply lessons to them. And to then post them here in a succinct and clear form the next morning. I will send healing for you and your chickens.

[Claer]

Sorry to hear that you have lost your birds to a fox. I hope that your surviving girl recovers well. They can be very resilient sometimes and come through quite a bit. I have 21 hens/pullets, 2 cockerels and 10 quail, so I know how I'd feel if I lost any of them.
Wishing your girl a swift recovery, and hope you manage to find her some companions when she is better.

[paikea]

Sorry I had a fox chew through the roof 2 weeks ago to get at my girls, he got one. I was not yet in bed and rushed outside in a tshirt and wellies....

As an aside the (day)light is no protection. Over the past 4 months multiple friends across the globe have had their runs emptied by a fox during early afternoon. a wel built run will offer protection but it is in no way a guerantee that he can't get at them. they are very smart and seem to figure out a way around just about everything..