Hello Friends!
Sadly my favorite Rooster "Big Joe" was killed yesterday. Along with a few other chickens.
Big Joe and Moses had a bad fight last Friday. Big Joe was a mess and I was keeping him separate from the others till he healed. When I went to feed him he flew out.
Yesterday was a very cold and breezy day with occasional snow showers. I went out to feed my critters when I saw feathers everywhere.
Mr. Mean Ole Fox has done this many times thru the past four years and it never gets easier.
Oh how I will miss you Big Joe!
Thank you Shirlee Friend for the sweet chicken fabric.What perfect timing.
It made me smile on a very sad day!
God is Good!
Woolie Love
Weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.
Psalm 30:5
Oh Trace, I am so sorry to hear about your chickens and Big Joe. We had the same problem with coyotes and had to build a pen around the hen house. It is hard to have free range chickens when you live in the country. Better safe than sorry,start on that pen.
ReplyDeleteI love all the nice fabric you received. Can't wait to see what you make with it.
Tamera
Country at heart
Oh no! I am so sorry. I know how you loved big Joe. Sending hugs your way, girlfriend!
ReplyDeleteAww..sorry Trace for losing Big Joe. When we kept chickens it was the same thing except we had problems with coyote & weasel. One night I awakened to a ruckus, grabbed the spotlight and actually seen the coyote up in the woods with my hen in it's mouth. I guess it comes with living in the "wilds". Hugs to you..Traci
ReplyDeleteP.S. love the fabrics from Shirlee
Big hugs to you my friend. We of course don't have any critters except for Sophie but we do enjoy feeding the birds. We've never had any problems but a cute little woodpecker used to visit us all the time. One day John saw him at the back feeder & within a few seconds he looked out & didn't see him anymore but did see the neighbor's cat focusing his attention on the ground. This saddened us very much so I can imagine how sad it is for you to have lost such close friends as Big Joe & the others.
ReplyDeleteAh, Trace, I am so sorry. It always hurt to lose a pet, but this way has to be extremely hard. Again, I am sorry. Your fabric from Shirlee is wonderful. Isn't she sweet? One of the kindest people I have crossed paths with in blogland.
ReplyDeleteO Trace my friend ...big hugs ! lil raggedy angie
ReplyDeleteI am sad for you Trace. What do you do in a case like this? We have coyote hunters here that keep them down, but do you shoot the fox? Big Joe was a handsome fella for sure. I bet he's kickin' back in a henhouse lined with gold right about now - no worries anymore Trace. ~*~Lisa
ReplyDeleteAwww Trace - So sorry to hear about Big Joe - that nasty ole fox ought to be ashamed of himself. Hugs. Your new fabric is adorable. Try to enjoy your day Friend.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry...how sad. Sending you some hugs this morning! ♥
ReplyDeleteOh Trace sorry for the loss.My pappy always kept a big Coon Dog in his chicken yard to protect them.He had loss to but it helped.Hugs!~Amy
ReplyDeleteAWWWW Trace. Sorry to hear about Big Joe. A big hug going out to you this morning.
ReplyDeleteLove your new fabrics. Can't wait to see what you make!
sandraallen260@centurytel.net
Sorry about Big Joe. ((Hugs))
ReplyDeleteAww Trace no matter what they are all gifts from God. Sending you a big hug. I betcha you're gonna be doing some sewing today!! Those chicken fabrics would make some awesome napkins!! Go green and reduce paper!!! I have been thinking about doing it! You're motivating me!! LOL Take care dear friend!! XO Love, Fran.
ReplyDeleteSending a big warm hug your way Trace. Sorry to hear about Big Joe. It's hard when we loose a pet. Great fabric from Shirlee. She is too kind. Have fun creating. Hope today will be a better day.
ReplyDeleteAngela
Big Joe was so beautiful, it is so sad.
ReplyDeleteHow great you got some beautiful chickie fabric from Shirlee yesterday.
Seems like it was Heaven sent.
Trace,I am so sorry about"Big Joe"! It is so hard when things like this happens.Big hugs my friend.!Sweet of Shirlee to send the fabric.Hugs,Jen
ReplyDeleteOh No. I am sorry for Big Joe and for your family. -Steph-
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about Big Joe. So sweet and perfect timing for the fabric!
ReplyDeleteCathy
So sorry for your loss! Dumb fox!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry that you lost Big Joe. He was a handsome guy:(
ReplyDeleteTrace it so sad about Big Joe! 0:(
ReplyDeleteBig Hug I am sending for you.
Earlene
Dear Trace:
ReplyDeleteHow devastating. To lose an animal is never an easy thing. Darn ol' foxes. The fabric is sweet, tho.
Hugs,
Susan
I am so sorry to hear about Joe, he looks exactly like our rooster! We have lost quite a few chickens over the past couple of years due to coyotes and scavengers/hawks...sadly it's always my roosters that get killed the most and it never gets easier. Love you cute chicken material :) Have a wonderful night,
Deletehugs, Trish
oh Trace I am sorry to hear about your Joe..it never gets easier..I love the new fabric..and glad it brightened your day.)
ReplyDeleteBig (((HUGS))) for you on such a sad day.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about Big Joe ~ He will sadly be missed by us all. Shame on the olde fox.
Adorable fabrics!!!
Prim Blessings
Robin
Trace, I enjoyed catching up with you tonight but sure feel bad about Joe. He was a pretty boy! We've been having trouble here too and I lost another hen just today. More are being hatched tonight though... -- the circle of life is amazing. You are loved! Sending woolie Joy your way... Lea
ReplyDeleteSo so sorry about Big Joe Trace.
ReplyDeleteFelicia