Henny Penny Pearl - RIP

by Maude

We took in the 8 month old beautiful cream Legbar from a friend after neighborhood dogs killed 3 of their 4 chickens.

We have been slowly working to integrate the little blue egg laying hen in with our other 3 hens and rooster. We had to separate the two mean girls and Henny Penny Pearl seemed to be doing well.

She was the friendliest and sweetest. Would come when called and snuggle into my jacket.

Tonight my boyfriend found her lifeless, lying on her side when he went to close them up for the night. No sign of injury. Lying flat on her side in the center of the coop.

I’m traveling so he told me this over the phone. My heart is broken. I have fallen in love with this sweet girl.

RIP Henny Penny Pearl. We love you and I already miss you so much.

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Thinking of you.
by: Cath

I'm so sorry for your loss, Maude. Henny Penny Pearl was a lovely girl – Legbars are the sweetest.

It's so hard when a loved chicken dies, and especially when there's no obvious reason. All we can do is remember them with love, and know that they lived their best life while with us.

RIP, Henny Penny Pearl. You are sadly missed.

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Mark & Jezz

by Georgina
(United Kingdom)

My girls hold a special spot in my heart, I wish they didn’t have to go the way they did.

I can’t believe how attached I got to them, but I loved them so much and I hope they had the best lives for the time we had them.

R.I.P Mark and Jezz

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Condolences
by: April

I"ve no doubt you gave them a wonderful life. Loving them is a very special gift for you and the chickens!

Sorry for your loss.
by: Cath

I'm so sad to hear about Mark and Jezz, Georgina. They were lovely chickens and I'm sure while they were with you they did lead their best lives.

RIP, Mark and Jezz. Fly high over that rainbow bridge.

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Pepper... the spice of the flock

by Kelly
(Reno Nevada)

Pepper was a 10-month old Barred Rock who was the mother hen to our flock of six. She made sure all her sisters were safely tucked in the coop every night before going in herself.

Afraid of nothing and very friendly, she was my favorite.

Pepper will be missed. 😥❤

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Sweet chicken dreams Pepper
by: April

My barred rocks are my favorite. My heart goes out to you as you mourn the loss of Pepper.

RIP Pepper.
by: Cath

I'm so very sorry for your loss, Kelly. Pepper was a lovely hen, and she will be missed by the whole flock.

I hope you can remember her as having lived her best life while she was with you. Thinking of you and sending love at such a sad time.

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Goddy 'the chicken '

by Kumkum
(India)

His first pic

His first pic

My chicken's name was "Goddy".

I don't know if Goddy was a chicken or rooster, but I like to address him as a male because he gave off such male vibes.

I got him on 10th of November 2022. He was 3 months and 5 days old. My parents gave him to me to divert me or to fill up void me and my duck, "Kallu," felt that day because of the death of my other duck, "Yellowie," the very same day.

He was so small and furry and so yellow (my chicken). He looked exactly like a yellow cotton candy. As the days went by and he grew up, he became all white – like a white peacock, just a lot smaller in size.

He wasn't a picky eater but he liked to eat Coriander.

I lost him today. I found him in the morning in his coop. He was a really sweet baby except he used poop on me a lot. He's been sick for a few days. There was some problem with his eyes, they were all swollen up and there was something coming out of them. It was not just his eyes, his lower face also swelled up later.

I wanted to take him to the doctor but there aren't any near here, they're all very far away. I couldn't go alone which is obviously just a excuse. I could have taken him there if I had just some will power and money .

I cried when held his body in my hand, but after I buried him I felt nothing.

My feelings are all blank. I don't know what to feel.

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So sorry for your loss.
by: Cath

I'm so sorry for the loss of your two lovely friends, Yellowie and Goddy. It's very hard to tolerate the loss of one, but two at the same time is even harder.

I hope you will remember that Goddy (and Yellowie) led his best life while he was with you. Your animals are loved and cared for, and they want for nothing.

You shouldn't feel bad about not taking Goddy to the vet. They are expensive, and it sounds like they would not have been able to do anything to help.

It's not surprising you feel numb. That's what grief does to us. The mind closes down for a while, to allow us to survive. You will come out of it, and when you do I hope you can remember all those happy times.

Thinking of you and sending hugs.

Fly high, Goddy and Yellowie.

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Morticia & Goose

by D. Bilbrey
(Indiana)

Morticia (left) & Goose (right)

Morticia (left) & Goose (right)

The way I met these two birds was unusual. They were part of a school project for an animal science class I was in. The school project was an experiment, sort of.

We, as a class, watched over their incubators, and once they hatched, split them into 2 groups. One was a group that was fed chick starter, the second was one that was fed cracked corn. At the end of the project, we were allowed to take 2 or more chicks home, if we paid $6 for 2 chicks.

I was one of only 4 students who were willing to help take care of the chicks. I had kind of started bonding with them. I had decided to take 2 home. They were part of the group that was fed just cracked corn, so they were much smaller than the chicks of the other group.

I was okay with that, they would grow. I took them home on Oct. 9th, 2022.

The largest of the two was a bird I immediately named Goose. He just had that vibe. The second was smaller, and much more timid. She had a variety of names, such as Broccoli and Scrappy, but Morticia (Morty for short) fit her best.

They were both wonderful birds. Goose was a goofy rooster, and incredibly loud. He was a gentleman towards Morticia, and was popular with the hens. He had horrible eyesight, but he did everything he could to protect Morticia. I later learned that he seemed to be a Barred Rock/Americana mix.

Morticia was always shy, but over time she warmed up to me and she loved being held and pet. She mostly stayed near Goose, they both loved each other very much. She was incredibly affectionate towards everyone she met. She was an Australorp/Americana mix.
They both grew quickly and faster than expected.

During the night of Feb. 11-12, 2023, they both died in a fire. We still don't know what caused it.

I will never forget them.

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Such a sad loss.
by: Cath

Thank you so much for sharing the story of Goose and Morticia. I enjoyed reading it very much, despite its sad ending.

I am so terribly sorry to hear both of them died in a fire. That must have been devastating for you.

I hope you will be able to remember the pleasure they both brought you, and the happy times they had. They were lucky to have you as their friend.

RIP, Goose and Morty. You were much loved. Fly high over that Rainbow Bridge.

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The life of Eevee

by Rebekah
(Georgia)

Eevee, my favorite girl, was taken too soon.

Eevee was an 8 month old Dominique. She was the absolute sweetest girl I’ve ever known. I hiked up a mountain with her in my arms. She let my friend's daughter slide down the slide with her. Although I do have other girls who don’t mind being held for a moment, Eevee was the only one who craved it and would run up to you for cuddles. She even used to purr at me for affection.

Eevee’s life was cut short on 2/7/23 from a hawk attack. To say I am devastated is an understatement.

I will certainly miss my Eevee girl.

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RIP, Eevee
by: Cath

What a lovely lady Eevee was, Rebekah. You must miss her very much. I am so sorry her life with you was cut short.

I hope you'll be able to find comfort in the happy times you spent together, and remembering the joy she brought you.

RIP, Eevee. You were loved, and you are much missed.

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Bully boy

by Sally Malkin
(Lincolnshire, UK)

My boy

My boy

My boy passed away suddenly this morning. He was 9, my gorgeous Bully Boy. I rescued him.

Go to Rainbow Bridge, I will look after your 2 girls.

God bless my feathered friend xxxx

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So sorry for your loss.
by: Cath

I'm so sorry to hear about Bully Boy, Sally. He was a handsome lad, and nine is a wonderful age for a chicken.

Remember he lived his best life after you rescued him. He was loved and cared for, and he will be missed.

Fly high, Bully Boy, over the Rainbow Bridge.

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Was it my fault?

by Shawna
(Washington)

One my sweet hens died...I still can't get past it. I still picture finding her dead in my head.

I found her under one of the folded chairs inside a flap in the run. I had put the chair in there for more places to perch. I had no clue it might entrap one. I don't even know how long she was there for.

I thought I was keeping count of how many I have at night when they were up in the coop (we adopted a spare one) but I was obviously miscounting. I built what I thought was a great coop, a place that would protect them not knowing what I placed in there would possibly harm them.

I know she had a good life as she got to roam all over the place on our property...and I have to remember that. What I do hope is that she did not suffer.

How does one get past the death of a pet chicken?

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Fly high, little hen.
by: Cath

It's so upsetting when one of our flock dies and we feel responsible, but sadly, accidents happen. It sounds as though this was a completely freak accident, nothing you could have foreseen.

We can only get over the death of a chicken in the same way as we grieve for any of our pets. Remember the good times she spent with you, as you are doing, and know that you gave her her best life. Time will allow you to forget the pictures you have in your mind and replace them with happy memories.

Fly high, little hen. You were much loved, and you are sadly missed.

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Pepper roo

by Timbra
(Oregon )

Just lost my boy tonight. He was at my feet eating his grubs, and he had a heart attack all of the sudden.

I picked him up instantly and within seconds he was dead in my arms.

He was the best boy. Not rough with the hens. Never bothered other roosters, was just sweet and loving.

He was 8 years old. And I will miss him forever.

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He was very handsome x
by: Sally

Sorry for your loss bless him xx

So sorry for your loss.
by: Cath

I'm so sorry for your loss of Pepper, Timbra. What a handsome boy he was! Having a rooster like him in the flock is such an advantage.

I know you will miss him like crazy, and so will his hens. And I know you will be able to remember all the joy he brought while he was with you.

RIP, Pepper. you were much loved, and you are missed.

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Sudden death

by Patty
(USA)

One of little 9 month old hens named Pterra, was found dead in the coop by my husband yesterday morning and we are both upset and wondering what we missed or should have done.

No sign of predator or trauma. Behaving normally etc. She was found on her side off the roost with her legs straight out behind her.

She was an Ancona with black and white feathers. I had her since she was 2 days old.

We even had her drooping comb over her right eye surgically sutured in the summer so that her vision was unobstructed.

A heart attack possibly? I guess it will remain a mystery.

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RIP, Pterra
by: Cath

I am so very sorry for your loss, Patty. Sometimes chickens do just die for no apparent reason – Sudden Chicken Death Syndrome is more common than we might think.

And there's absolutely nothing we can do about it, which is heartbreaking.

I hope you'll remember that Pterra lived her best life while she was with you.

Fly high, Pterra. You are very much missed.

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Dixie

She was my baby, beautiful barred rock. Loved cuddles and treats. She came in and played with my family. Loved jumping on me when I did yard work.

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RIP Dixie.
by: Cath

Thank you for sharing Dixie's photo and personality with us. She was a lovely hen.

I'm sure you will miss her terribly – she was part of your family. I hope you can also remember all the joy she brought you while she was with you.

Fly high, Dixie! You were loved and you are missed.

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My buddy Nelson

by Brody Rouse
(Haynesville, Maine. USA)

Nelson was a brown and black rooster who we got when he was only a few months old. His comb was very small and he was very skittish. He didn’t want to be touched or anything.

I love chickens. So much. I have 10 hens and I’m getting more soon. We got Nelson October 23, 2022. And on Jan 22, 2023, he had to be put down. He was suffering. He was getting so big so fast. Learning how to be a big rooster on his own. He was quadruple the size of the hens.

I started spending time with him. Having him get used to me. And before I knew it we were with each other all the time.

And on Jan 19, 2023 I noticed something was off about him. He stayed in his box and didn’t come out. He wouldn’t eat. He wouldn’t drink. He wouldn’t even move. I started to panic.

After a day of letting him rest and hopefully getting better, I tried feeding him again. No budge. I read I can give him some antibiotics because he had yellow poop and his comb was going to a dark purple/black. He had no energy.

And each day he got worse. With me trying everything, everyday, all day, to make him better, it wasn’t helping. He was giving up and I was getting even more heartbroken by the moment.

We saw him with his head hanging low and hardly breathing. And I decided I wanted to end his suffering. He was too far gone. It has only been over 24 hrs.

And I still can’t help but to think my buddy is gone.

I love you so much Nelson 💔.

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RIP Nelson
by: Cath

I'm so sorry for your loss, Brody. Nelson sounds like he was an amazing rooster and friend. Letting one of our loved chickens go because they're so unwell is the hardest and also the kindest thing we can do for them.

You did everything you could. He was suffering, and you made sure he didn't suffer any more. You will have happy memories of him, and they will stay with you.

Fly high, Nelson. You were loved, and you are so much missed.

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Frazzle

by Kelley Pruitt
(Nc, usa)

We are new to raising chickens and Frazzle was one of our first Easter Eggers.

She was only a few days old when we got her, but from early on she was a crazy, wild headed girl! Scared of everything but the queen of the roost!!! She did not take crap from the other girls but let the wind blow and – well, that's how she got her name haha.

She passed suddenly yesterday. She's the first baby we've lost. We think she may have been egg bound.

I never realized how much these girls would touch my heart. But when I sit in my chair and they fly up and sit in my lap waiting for their snacks, man, you can't help but fall in love.

We love you Frazzle and will miss your crazy fluffy butt.

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So sorry for your loss.
by: Cath

I'm so sorry for your loss, Kelley. Frazzle was such a cute girl and I can totally understand your sadness.

Frazzle was loved and cared for, and she was able to be her own personality when she was with you. Her life was full and happy.

I know you will be able to remember her with love.

RIP, Frazzle. You are much missed.

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Hana my little boy

by Parisa
(Tehran, Iran)

I bought two little chicks. Their name were Tala and Hana.

They grew up and they were 7 months old. Hana as a rooster and Tala as a hen. They were really like my child. They knew their own name when I call their name. They loved pasta and orange and tomato.

About three days ago, Hana suddenly got sick and died. Doctor said respiratory infection was the reason.

Now I have very bad days. Tala and me will never forget him. He was very pretty. I don't know how to forget him...

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So sorry for your loss.
by: Cath

I am so sorry to hear about Hana, Parisa. It's so sad when we have chickens who are a part of our family, and then we lose them.

I don't think you should try to forget him. Instead, try to remember all the happy times he brought into your life. Close your eyes and remember him eating pasta, or coming when you called him.

It's only by remembering those happy times that we can come to terms with what's happened. You have Tala to give you comfort and to take care of, and she will be important to you in the days ahead.

RIP, Hana. You were loved, and you are very much missed.

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Our little one!

by Alessandra Silva
(Mackay, Australia)

One day visiting a farm, my partner and I got offered a little chicken that got hatched by the ducks. They didn’t know who was the mom and didn’t have a safe coop to leave it, so we brought it home.

We have two other chickens but we kept him inside. He didn’t want to stay alone and followed us wherever we went. He got very noisy if left alone.
After a few weeks he stayed out with the other chickens that accepted him.

I have two Silkie hens that are very scary and he was already looking after them, being just 7 weeks old. We don’t know the breed or the sex but we have a feeling that it was a boy.

During the night he came inside the house where he watched TV with us, he had his towel that stayed on the couch – because he thought it was his couch!

He was very fun and active, he loved to sleep on his side with his legs outstretched.

Yesterday I left the house on the morning and he stayed in the backyard like everyday. He seemed happy in the morning.

When we came back I called his name but he didn’t come. I went to look for him and I found him dead on the floor. He had no sign on his body, he didn’t look sick at all. I cannot understand how it happened.

My heart is broken, I cannot believe how much I loved him in very short time.

Today has been a quiet day, my hens doesn’t want to stay outside, they spend the day inside close to the door, they also look upset.

I miss him already, my smart and sweet boy.

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RIP, little one.
by: Cath

What a lovely story, and how sad the ending is. I am so sorry for your loss, Alessandra. Your little chicken was lovely, and such a character.

I hope you will be able to remember the happy times, and that while he was with you, he led his best life.

Fly high, little one!

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