It's a sad day in our home and in the coop.
The old gal, Audrey was found dead in the coop this morning.
There were no signs of disturbance and no signs of struggle.
We think she just got old, laid down her head and died.
This is Audrey.
She was one of a pair of chickens.
Not just any chickens.
Our first chickens.
This is Audrey and Jayne the first day we brought them home to the new coop.
Yes, Audrey and Jayne...
I name my chickens after Old-Time TV personalities. :)
She was such a gentle chicken. She would let me hold her...sometimes.
But when I'd feed them raisins from my hand...she would hang back and wait; then gently come and take a raisin from the palm of my hand.
Sometimes, I don't even think she knew raisins were being handed out...she'd be off by herself, exploring the pasture and looking for a choice worm or two.
Our nic-name for Audrey was 'dumb-blonde'~
On occasion we'd all be outside and she'd be off...who knows where?
INSIDE?!?!
Here she is in the mudroom.
...and again. Inside where she's NOT supposed to be!
She was often times where she shouldn't be...
She knew where we kept the snacks...
She was full of funny little antics...
She'll be missed.
Tilly's Nest
Oh, give thanks to the LORD for He is good; His loving kindness is everlasting.
~Psalm 107:1
Oh, I am so sorry...she sounds like a wonderful chicken!
ReplyDeleteRIP Audrey. You were one special chick. Sorry Pat. Ann
ReplyDeletei am so sorry about Audrey...it's always sad when a hen passes away... :(
ReplyDeleteOh I am sorry. Poor Audrey. Did you know I have a daughter named Audrey? It was my darling mother's name.
ReplyDeleteDid you realize you had so many pics? She was a pretty hen.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear of your loss. She was a cutie
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about Audrey...that made me sad! She looks adorable in the pics.
ReplyDeleteSusan
So sorry to read about your Audrey! What a beautiful hen indeed!
ReplyDeleteOh, I am such an animal love I can't hardly read this, so glad she died in her sleep! Love reading about your chickens!
ReplyDeleteCarol
I am sorry for your loss. Animals are so funny...she seems like a silly personality type chicken. I think her nick name is hilarious! RIP sweet blond chicken. aaawwwh!
ReplyDeleteOh I am sorry about your Chikies, but I must tell you , you have quite a sense of humor with the title of your blog !!!
ReplyDeleteAww, that is sad, I know how fowl can become like wonderful pets, we had turkeys once and one of them became an outcast amongst the other turkeys and he became my 18 month old sons pet. He loved it, he would often be seen sitting on the porch holding the turkey.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Cindy
RIP Audrey. The first two chickens are the most special and it's really like losing a pet. The pic of them facing the wall is pretty hilarious, though!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bird. It is so sad she has passed. But you have wonderful pictures and fun memories of her.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss. Audrey was such a beautiful girl. I know how hard it is - I've lost 5 of my original chickens so far and it's devastating. Hang in there. You'll be in my thoughts :)
ReplyDeleteoh, how sad... poor audrey. I'm wondering, what is the expected life span of a lying chicken?
ReplyDeleteI remember a lot of those pictures.
gail