I took this video the day before yesterday of Freckle, and this morning when I arrived for my morning feeding and cuddles I found my little friend Freckle dead. When I looked down I knew. She looked so peaceful, not a scratch on her.
I buried her then spent a bunch of time trying to figure out why she died. I worried it had gotten to cold, even though my mom has them in Montana with no problems. And scoured the internet for an answers, so I can protect the others. Nothing really came up, there is so little about quail on the internet. Everything I had already read and was careful about. I clean the cage every week, fresh water, observe them to see if they are sick, They have always been healthy and strong. It seemed it was a mystery.
Sometimes these things just happen, its part of having livestock. It is something you deal with on a farm, no matter how small. It is very sad when it happens.
The coop seems quite today, the birds miss their friend. The Quail Mother misses her too.
Rumi the wonderful 13th century poet says "Don’t grieve. Anything you lose comes round in another form."
I am glad to have had the time I did with her. She had a personality that stood out from the rest. The only one that would loudly chirp and strut around. She was the bravest. Always the first to check out anything, first to go out in the run. She was the first to eat out of my hand and to show my how personable these birds can really be. She helped start my writing about them. I am so grateful to her.
To celebrate her life, here are some photographs of her, starting from her first days on the homestead.
First day in their new home. I brought the first batch of quail, the ones that started it all the night before :)
Here she is first day. This was my thumbnail of my first post that did well on steemit :)
Freckle hanging out with me while I paint.
The day Miss Piggy arrived.
Lover of mealworms.
Sorry to hear your friend Freckle passed away. As you have mentioned, things don't just disappear, but rather come back in the other form. I hope it was not some kind of fewer and the rest of your quails will be healthy as bulls :)
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Thank you @flowily. I appreciate your authentic sweet response, I hope you have a really nice day.
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Awe... I was just tell my brother about your operation, came over here to confirm some info for him.
As you said, it happens. There's a great saying:
"...don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." That always helps put things in perspective for me when things come to an end.
Hope all is well otherwise!
JB
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"...don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." Thank you for that :)
All is well otherwise, the sun has been shining, I have been developing ideas and yoga everyday. Life is good and I am grateful, Thanks for dropping by and saying hi. I hope all is wonderful with you, looking forward to new songs.
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awww im so sorry to hear that about Freckle :( makes me feel so sad.. i'm glad she lived a happy life with you
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Thank you @polebird, I know your a bird loving girl too.
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sorry to hear the sad news. you give them all a good life. thinking of you in this time :(
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Thanks @teamhumble! Hope all is well in the caravan :)
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yeah, doing ok, bit cold this morning mind!
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Oh my goodness, I am about to cry with you for your loss of such a beautiful creature and friend. It is so hard to loose a companion pet, but I love that you appreciate Rumi's quote and know that the two of you will meet once again. I am sorry for your loss and yet happy you both shared so much love.
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Thank you so much for your kind words! There is a bond with some animals and animals that only other animal lovers know. The loss is always worth the sharing of love. Hope you are well :)
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How very sad to lose such a lovely bird to unknown circumstances. Good vibes your way. Rest in peace, Freckles.
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Thank you so much @hethur240. I planted some bulbs over her, it will be really pretty come spring and it will be a nice way to remember her. They are the same color as her.
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Condolences for losing your small feathered friend, I hope this experience will have some useful teachings and maybe it will bring you happiness in other, unexpected ways down the road. Stay cheerful and take care :)
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Thanks Adrian. I believe all those things you listed will happen :)
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So sorry to hear about your friend Freckle.But as you say it is the hard life on the homestead at times. It leaves a hole in your heart but you know she will return in another form.
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Thank you @cecicastor! It is the homestead life, loss is a natural part. Hope you are doing good :)
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Hugs, hon. She couldn't have asked for a better Quail Mother.
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Thank you @aunt-deb, hugs right back to you :)
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Im so sorry for your loss!
Youre right, sometimes these things just happen... But it still hurts.
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Thank you @squishysquid, hope you have a good day. Thanks for reading my blog and your nice comment :)
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Oh my, I'm so sorry to hear about Freckle. I know she had the best life full of mealworms and loves from you, and now she lives on forever on the blockchain. <3
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Awww thanks @dayleeo! The emergency hug is really sweet :) And you are right, her story is forever on the blockchain!
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When I lost one of my best doggo clients this past year I thought it was super important to post about her so she'd live on in some way in my memories and to make sure others knew what a lovely doggo she was.
You've been doing that all along, and I know your little guys are getting the best care and loves possible in person- they're lucky to have you as their quailmom <3
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Que hermoso ave, cuando era niño tenia perdiz siempre te alegran el dia con tan solo verlos animan tu energía.
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homesteading animal..
that is amazing...
thank's for sharing...
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Omg this is amazing... but you forgot something ;)
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uhhh maze ING!
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@dayleeo that is so awesome! LOL!
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lol I couldn't resist
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hehe ;)
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Sorry to hear :( Your quail look quite a bit different than the ones I see in my yard
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