Saturday, April 28, 2012

RIP

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My sweet Rosa Parks died today.  She was one year and seventeen days old.  She was a great pleasure to me.  I will miss her dearly.

 

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Here she is last summer at my Roundup of vintage trailers at my home.

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I tried to help Rosa by soaking her in warm water and wrapping her in a towel….Dash tried to be supportive.  Rosa seemed much better yesterday but that’s how it seems to go just before it gets much worse.  Apparently, she was egg bound.  She will be sorely missed.

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15 comments:

  1. DebApril 28, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    I had never heard of that, Karen. I googled it and was shocked to read what it was. I'm sorry that your beautiful hen died and I'm sure you will miss her. They are creatures that you can get quite attached to when you raise them. Deb

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  2. DoloresApril 28, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    I'm sorry for the loss of your beautiful Rosa Parks.....I know you and the other girls will miss her.
    Animals are such a joy and sadness when they die.
    Hugs,

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  3. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresApril 28, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear about Rosa Parks. The picture of them when they were so little is just adorable. Our pets are so precious and special to us and also to the other animals. She will surely be missed.

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  4. KrisApril 28, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    Oh Karen, I am so sorry!!! I know exactly how you feel. So sorry!!!
    Hugs,
    Kris

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  5. Polly DollyApril 29, 2012 at 12:39 AM

    That is so sad, what a sweet little thing. At least she had a happy life with you xx

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  6. JoaniApril 29, 2012 at 4:17 AM

    I'm so sorry for the loss of Rosa Parks. Hugs.

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  7. BarbApril 29, 2012 at 4:58 AM

    so sorry....

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  8. JunebugApril 29, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    I know some people will say they are just chickens. But they are our girls! She will be missed and I'm sure thinking of you! Hugs!

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  9. sharnymcclarnyApril 29, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    So sorry. Poor little Rosa. I hope she didn't suffer too much.

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  10. UnknownApril 29, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    Oh, how sad.....is there a way to help an egg bound hen? She was very pretty....

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  11. Bee Haven BevApril 29, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    Karen,

    I am so sorry for your loss!!! Poor Rosa. You were the best chicken mama a gal could have, though!

    Hugs,
    Bev

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  12. KatmomApril 29, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    hugz

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  13. JunkStuffTreasuresMay 1, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    Poor Rosa- and poor you. I'm sure you were a good mother/nurse to her. Losing a pet is soooo hard...

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  14. Tammy@Simple Southern HappinessJune 16, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    NO!! I was reading your blog and notice you had another gal and started to search to find the reason. I had no idea and feel so sorry. This is quite a shock, I am so very sorry. Truly!

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  15. Kate S.November 8, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    I know the hurt in losing a companion...and I love that you named her Rosa Parks.

    I had a beautiful, sweet Parakeet (Minnie Mouse) who was with me all the time, would sleep tucked under my hair when I was sitting, came when I whistled for her, and kissed and talked to me. I had to have my little girl put to sleep when she, too, was egg bound. I do have two of her old eggs nestled in a tiny bird's nest on the mantle in my bedroom.

    No matter the size of what we lose, that pain is enormous... I share your sadness.

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