Sad Day on Wednesday
Sat Mar 21 2015

Wednesday was a sad day in the home of Allimom. Someone left one of the gate doors open in the dog run, and the dogs got out.

My two green egg layers were killed, and the other two (who are quite good fliers), disappeared for the day.

Fortunately the remaining two came back at dusk, but it was sad that we lost my two favorite of the four.

I can't really be mad at my dogs, they were only doing what their instincts were telling them to do.

Now, one of the boys leaving the gate open... that's a whole different story.

Today was a family day spent putting up better fencing for the ladies. Tomorrow I will wander into Craigslist and see about finding replacements.

Such is the life of keeping critters.

2 Comments
  • From:
    Welshamethyst (Legacy)
    On:
    Sun Mar 22 2015
    I'm sorry. Dogs will be dogs.......
  • From:
    Yetzirah (Legacy)
    On:
    Sun Mar 22 2015
    OH NO!

    I'm SO sorry.... I can imagine just how you feel. I have a friend who lost a few hens to a bobcat last week..... she's upset too. They are such endearing, vulnerable creatures. It must make you feel awful that it was your own dogs too. I know I can't trust Sunny either. You are right, they are creatures of instinct and can hardly be expected to know any better. But still, it's hard.

    Hug.