Daisy was killed by a coyote

[Nikomania]

My son's memorial for Daisy.

 

[Sarahmoluccan]

That's really beautiful!

 

[Clueless]

Your son has a huge heart. May God soothe it in the days ahead.

 

[LovieLouie]

Beautiful memorial...

 

[fashionfobie]

What a nightmare. I am sorry that such a brutal thing was witnessed. Seeing a beloved companion that way is heartbreaking. Especially when it is unexpected...an 8' fence is no small feat to scale... Crazy. I am truly sorry for your loss.

 

[Nikomania]

Thank you, everyone. We're still quite numb and filled with so much grief over her horrific death. She was SO sweet. She loved to preen him and cuddle up underneath his arm. They loved each other so much.
The plant is a gardenia. He wanted to honor her with something that created beautiful fragrant white flowers.

 

[MiniMacaw]

I’m so so sorry this happened. My heart breaks for your son and you.
That memorial he made is absolutely beautiful…you can see the love.

 

[tka]

I'm so very sorry for your and your son's loss.

 

[Sparkles99]

I'm sorry it was witnessed too, but glad you don't have to wonder, if that makes sense.

 

[Tilly123]

I am so sorry for you and your son.
The memorial is simply beautiful. May you hold Daisy in your hearts for always. She had a wonderful life with you and will be looking down on you with love.

 

[Pat H]

I can only add my condolences along w/ the rest.. What a horrible event. How old is your son? He made a beautiful memorial for his beloved friend!

 

[Nikomania]

I can only add my condolences along w/ the rest.. What a horrible event. How old is your son? He made a beautiful memorial for his beloved friend!

Thank you. He just turned 24.

 

[Nikomania]

My son has been very busy designing and building sides and a roof for Penny's enclosure so this will never happen again. He's using cattle panels, so it'll be a solid barrier of protection from coyotes.
Once he's completed the enclosure he plans on getting another duck so Penny won't suffer from loneliness. He located a waterfowl farm in our state that raises pekin ducks year round. Apparently they ship them right after they hatch, so he'd be getting an itty bitty duckling.

 

[Clueless]

Personally, I'd also put a camera on it that would notify you of movement.

I spent years on a farm...... sounds like you have critters around you.

A fence isn't 100% safe. A camera would help ease his mind.

 

[Snowghost]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

 

[LexBirds]

I'm so sorry that happened, we have coyotes living in our area too. I hope you and your son feel better.

 

[Fergus Mom]

I'm so very sorry. What a devastating thing to have happen, let alone witness. I love the Gardenia memorial. Prayers for healing for you both.