May 10th

Today is a sad day.

Our pretty and always curious 

Rhode Island Red hen,

Nugget

passed away in her sleep.

She was almost 8 years old.

She was a pet more than

an egg layer.

I went into the coop early this

morning to let the girls out to eat

and I noticed that Nugget seemed

to still be asleep.

That's unusual for chickens to be

asleep after daybreak,

so I nudged her, hoping I

didn't startle her awake.

Her little body was cold.

Chickens body temperature 

can be around 106 degrees,

so I knew she had passed away.

The other girls were in and out

of the coop cooing.

My guess is that is their

way of grieving.

I decided to devote this short blog

entry to her.

Thanks for the silly memories and

your wonderful eggs.

It was a joy walking around the veggie

garden with you following so closely

waiting for a pat or to be picked up.

She was a sweet and gentle girl.

You were one of our first 5 chicks.

Your sisters Henny and Sandy

were killed and Pepper

passed away in my arms.

The three remaining hens

are lost and keep walking

into the roost looking for you.

We will miss you.

💔

A few of my favorite pictures of her.

You have crossed the Rainbow Bridge.

Rest in peace

pretty girl.