We’re back, welcomed by miles of washing and the dreaded unpacking – honestly one of my least favourite things to do – but it is lovely to be home.
Billy the cat is very happy to see us…
Yes, he is very hot! The garden had also survived the hot weather, although I spent a couple of hours this afternoon ‘re-hydrating’ it with my trusty hose.
But we arrived home to the sad news that Mabel, my favourite (very much loved pet) pekin bantam, had died while we were away. Gardening will never be the same without her, she always accompanied, me pecking in the soil for unsuspecting worms or sitting on my shoulder if I spent too long bent over weeding.
And she loved to sit under the outside table and eat whatever tit bits she could get her beak into (pizza was a definite favourite)…
I know lots of people won’t understand an attachment to a chicken, but Mabel was a special chook with a big personality. Ill miss you, RIP darling girl. J xox
The Green Dragonfly 
Sad for your news, but I am sure your gave her the best life possible for a chicken. Your sadness is your love now
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She had a great life, one I’d like to have if I was a chicken anyway 🙂 thank you for your kind thoughts x
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so sorry for your pet ….
xxxxxx Ale
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Thanks Ale xx
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Sorry to hear about Mabel. It’s sad to lose any pet, whatever their shape. I don’t know if you’ve seen this? http://www.petloss.com/rainbowbridge.htm sending you our best wishes xx
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I hadn’t seen that before… Such a lovely thought, thank you xx
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So very sorry.
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Thanks for your thoughts x
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Sorry for the loss of Mabel, any love lost is heart rendering,
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I am sorry you have lost Mabel. She is really pretty. It is horrible to come home from a fun time and find out you have lost a lovely little pet. It is a strange coincidence but many of my pets have passed away when I am on holiday despite having been looked after by caring relatives. xxx
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So sorry- sounds like she had a fabulous life with you though
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So sorry to hear about your lovely Mabel…I had a white duck named Linus and he used to do the same things that your Mabel did! They have such lovely personalities and we just have to tap into them. You will see Mabel again along with all of your other pets along the way.
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Poor pretty Mabel, I can understand you will miss her:(
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RIP Mabel.
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The thought of your loss of Mabel is so sad. Some people don’t understand that loving a pet is important. No matter what that pet looks like. She was a lucky chicken to have had you.
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Sorry for your sad loss, Mabel was a pretty chicken, she had a good life. X
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Pets are part of our families too and it is entirely natural to feel sad when they die. Mabel loos like she was a character and great gardening buddy but she also obviously had a good life with you too. Hugs, RedSetter x
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sorry spotted silly typo *looks*
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Awww sorry to hear f your sad news. chickens are such friendly and funny creatures, no matter how naughty mine are I will still be sad when they go.
Kia kaha xxx
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Sorry to hear about Mabel! She is beautiful, I love all your pics you have shared of her! Lots of hugs sent your way!
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That’s very sad and I understand completely. I kept three chickens in my little London garden. My favourite, Jenny, followed me round the garden whilst I was working and having survived one fox attack, I lost her plus the other two to another attack. I was devastated 😦 Sorry for your loss.
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So sorry about Mabel 😦 We used to keep chickens so completely understand how you’re feeling. Pekins maybe small but they can have big personalities. We had a gorgeous buff called Nancy who was taken by the fox 😦
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Pekins are the best wee chickens ever… so lovey and friendly! x
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Oh so sad about Mabel. Chickens have such great personalities. Our neighbors had four black hens last summer, and they…well they are no more, and it makes me sad.
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Just read about Mabel and am so sorry to hear she’s off to Rainbow Bridge. We just keep chickens and geese now ( had lots of other birds over the years…especially love turkeys)….know what special characters they have and understand your sadness. Lovely seeing photos of Mabel happy and well….am sure she was a very happy girl! She reminds me of Arnold, a bronze turkey we had who followed me everywhere and even sat on my knee, was devastated when he died….sounds crazy but we’re fairly normal otherwise:)
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Thank you for your lovely thoughts Jennifer, she was a very happy chicken! I totally understand, I really miss Mabel when Im in the garden, the children tire of helping very quickly but she was always there with me. Dont worry I think Im fairly normal too! Much love, Janette xx
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