Well, today we lost sweet Mabel. One minute she was clucking along and the next she was on her side struggling to breathe. And just like that, everything changed. At that terrible moment, in our hearts, we knew.
We knew this day would come; we were just hoping beyond reason that she would be some kind of a miracle hen. There are no miracles, just facts of life.
We said our goodbyes and with a sad heart Jeff culled our farm mascot.
Then we pushed her out to sea (our pond) and set her ablaze with flaming arrows while doing the Nordic herding call. We sent her to chicken š Valhalla like the Shield Maiden, Warrior of the Coop she was! RIP to our legendary Mable, queen of Viking lore, known for her bravery and fighting prowess, and survivor of Morelliville Farms first hunger games. And that is why she is forever commemorated on the Coop of fame!
And that is life at Morellivilleā¦