Whew this one hit me hard, I knew it would… Fiji was our first baby we raised and made us realize how tame the girls could be. She would follow me around like a dog. When I let her out I would say, "ready? look look" and she would come running as I would move the feed bin and there would be bugs under it. She was a great bug eater. With the ducks being here I don't let the girls out like I used to cause the ducks pick on their butt feathers, plus there is a bob cat running around and actually killed all the neighbors chickens so penned up is better.
She was over three and had stopped laying a while ago. This last week she got pretty slow and just layed around and watched the other girls. I knew it wouldn't be long because she was acting like Stella did before she died. But still tonight when I went to check on her and she had passed it still hurt…a lot.
She was the best chicken ever and I am glad she found our family.
I am going to remember her young, fluffy and happy.
Have an awesome Tuesday and thanks for stopping in.
Hugs, Di
Diana do sorry for your loss!!!
So sorry friend, I feel your pain. You gave her the best of homes and she had a good life because of you. Hugs!
Ah that is sad. I'm sorry to hear about Fiji.
sending you hugs
Jax
So sorry, Di 🙁
We all love our little critters, no matter what kind they are.
Di, we used to have chickens and therefore, I live vicariously thru you…loved Fiji, she was so pretty. So sorry for the loss…do remember her happy.
Di,
I am so sorry for your loss! I know she was a special girl! Hugs to you! Shannon
Aww she was beautiful! So happy you had her in your life. 🙂
Sorry for your loss…I watched her grow up on your blog. She was beautiful!
Oh Diana,
I'm so sorry to hear about Fiji. Such a special girl.
Hugs!
Oh so sorry to hear Fiji. I must admit Fiji was the one that got me thinking differently about chickens. In fact I love all your posts about all the different critters you come across. What is the life expectancy of a chicken?
Thanks so much everyone, she was a special chicken. As for the life expectancy Donna I think it depends on the breed as well as where you live. It is so hot here that three years is good, although Stella was 4 when she passed. So it makes me want to get hardier chickens instead of just getting ones that are pretty. I liked getting different kinds so I could name them and know who is who…but it makes you pretty attached when you do. Hugs, Di
I LOVED stories about Fiji! She was a unique chicken;-) I'm so sorry she's gone. My heart grieves with you.
Di – I'm sorry for the passing of your baby. Hugs, Lisa
Hugs! All critters are special. I love your love of critters! So sorry for your loss.
I haven't been doing as much blog hopping lately until today and I am so sorry to hear about Fiji. I know how much your girls mean to you and it makes me sad when one of them passes. Hugs to you from across the miles!
Oh Di – I'm so sorry! I remember when you got Fiji. She was very special. She was lucky to have you love her so much. You gave her a nice life, and Jeff built her a nice home. Sending hugs!
Awwww!!! Sorry Di. She was so pretty. I loved her fluffy feet. LOL I grew up with chickens and never saw one as tame as she was. You were lucky. Just wish they lived longer than they do. HUGS
Oh Di, I am so sorry for your loss! Huge hugs to you!!!