Sad news about my grandads old pigeons

[globalgirl]

Hi all

 

I haven't been on in a while.  I've had quite alot on my plate having just found out recently that I'm going to have a baby.

 

On a sadder note one of my grandads lovely old pigeons sadly died yesterday :'(.  It was Chicken Legs.  I'm so gutted as he was such a character.  However I know my grandad would be proud of how me and my mum have looked after his birds (thanks to alot of help from you guys).  

 

Chicken Legs was 19 years old so he had a good long happy life and he is winging his way to that big old pigeon loft in the sky now where my grandad can look after him.

 

Thanks again for all your help guys

 

Nikki xx

[grizzal]

sorry about chicken legs ,but congrat,s  about the baby :)

[PIGEONJIMI]

19 years old wow,thats some age, all the more distressing for your Grandad,take comfort in the many memories you must have,on a lighter note good luck with the baby

[globalgirl]

Sadly my grandad didn't make it as long as Chicken Legs.  He died last December which is how I came to take on his pigeons and subsequently came accross this site whilst trying to find out information on how to look after them the best way I can.

 

There is only 3 left now.  One Eye, Drop Wing and Big Blackie.  They are all pretty old but Chicken Legs was the oldest I think.  He was such a character.  He had legs just like a chicken (hence the name)  and he always used to make me laugh.  I used to clean them out and feed htme for my grandad for the couple of years before he died but I never realised just how lovely they were until I spent alot more time with them.  I will miss him bless him but at lease he can keep my grandad company now xx

[kev01293]

well done 4 taking care of your grandads pigeons after he passed over   as youve now found out it is only when u spend time with pigeons that you see their different characters and your grandads pigeons are lucky that they get to spend the rest of their days in his loft with u looking after them  sorry to hear about chicken legs but at 19 ys hes done well  im sure your grandad would appreciate all your help    kevin

[ChrisMaidment08]

i would think he is looking down at his grandaughter and is a very very proud man

[billy wilson]

hope everything goes well with the baby nikki,sorry to here about chicken legs,it will begrandfather who will be grinning all over now that chicken legs is with him,all the best my darling and look after yourself.

                                                billy :'( :'( :'(

[peterpau]

i would think he is looking down at his grandaughter and is a very very proud man

 

I bet he is. Sounds fantastic, g-daughter looking after the old favourites, and a new babe on the way.

 

 

[Guest IB]

A really heartwarming story. Admittedly with a tinge of sadness but with lots of happiness in there too, especially with the baby coming along.

 

Best wishes now & for the future..

[globalgirl]

Thanks guys for all your kind words I am obviously a little worried about the other ones as they are so old and it is so bitterly cold at the moment.  I have put plastic sheeting round the traps and then blankets round that (I take it down during the day) Is there anything else I should be doing guys?

 

Thanks again everyone xxx (my baby scan piccs :-) )

[mark]

Hi all

 

I haven't been on in a while.  I've had quite alot on my plate having just found out recently that I'm going to have a baby.

 

On a sadder note one of my grandads lovely old pigeons sadly died yesterday :'(.  It was Chicken Legs.  I'm so gutted as he was such a character.  However I know my grandad would be proud of how me and my mum have looked after his birds (thanks to alot of help from you guys).  

 

Chicken Legs was 19 years old so he had a good long happy life and he is winging his way to that big old pigeon loft in the sky now where my grandad can look after him.

 

Thanks again for all your help guys

 

thats a great age for a bird i have one who is 16.

 

Nikki xx

 

 

[THE FIFER]

very good, the birds will be ok in the cold as long as there are no draughts getting in, keep them fed and watered,

[ChrisMaidment08]

nice to se youer scans hope we aint met :o :o

[carlsberg]

love the scan pics i still got all mine

[globalgirl]

Lol you made me laugh Chris - I think your ok but if the phone rings and it Jeremy Kyle then you better start sweating lol!!!!

[globalgirl]

Thanks for your advice The Fifer, My babies are in a new loft so there should be no draught coming in it just seems so bloomin cold out there but then I guess thats wot feathers are for lol!!!

[ChrisMaidment08]

looking at youer avetar you do look familer so will change phone num tomorrow and move  but seriously the best of luck for future ;D ;D

[pjc]

Well done and congratulations with baby, whens it due?

If you ever want any more birds to keep them company then i'm sure we can find you some! You never know you maybe carrying a future fancier!

 

Phil

[globalgirl]

i'd love to have more but my job as an air hostess make it hard as I have to get my mum to come over when I'm away.  I've always said I only wnt a boyfriend so I can have pets lol!!!!  My baby is due 22nd April.  Am off to bed now.  Have turned into a right borin ol fart these days lol nite from me & my pidgies xx

[ChrisMaidment08]

oh so youer free i love animals im a pilot ;D ;D ;D

[Roland]

Saw a post yesterday of a pigeon born 1975! Some age that I feel.

[pjc]

chris, behave!

Our baby's due end of Feb, have you been working this was as well Chris?

[ChrisMaidment08]

:ofunny you should say that been going to carmarthen hope her name is not mandy

[pjc]

oh, you've met Mandy as well have you!

[ChrisMaidment08]

;)oh you go same road as well then ;D