Wednesday, December 29, 2004
A Tribute to Chirps...
she, together with Biggy came into my life at the end of march this year. they were originally used as props by fellow classmates of my BGS class. so cute, small n alive, many were impressed by the lengths my classmates went to in order to do up their presentation room like a farm. however, after obtaining them free from the real farm, my classmates din know wat to do with the lil chickens. i offered to take them home, n so i've had them since.
biggy passed away shortly in may, after suffering for a longlong week - unable to stand, juz lying there all day, trying hard to stand. it was really painful. think she was unable to adapt to life not in a farm.
after losing a fellow fren, i was worried that chirpy wont be able to last long due to loneliness. but surprisingly, she was strong n healthy n enjoyed the daily diet of sweet corn. i would regularly sit by her box or cage to tok to her too.
there was a period of time when she fell ill n almost lost it as well. i was really sad, coz there was nothing i could help to relieve her pain. but frens gave me the idea to give her some vitamins, so i did n mixed it in her food. miraculously, she recovered n was even more healthy den b4. running ard constantly, doing little dances whenever i'm in view, being able to fly outta her cage (which height is abt at my waist).
when i left for a short trip to hk in july, she was the reason i was reluctant to leave n was worried for. thank goodness xiayi n her family agreed to take her in for a while despite the bird flu n all. left her in their care n was glad to pick her up safe n sound when i came home. =)
she was an adorable little chicken that never really grew bigger - she had unbelievably small feet. she was super active n bold, leaving home twice - flying outta her box n venturing out to look for food when i din wake up in time to feed her. the 2nd time, i really tot i've lost her for good. but thankfully my neighbour returned her the next day.
She started getting weak again last weak... wasn't as excitable as she used to be, couldn't fly anymore, could only do little hops. den she started to wobble about n couldn't stand up at all yest. She left us this morning. it was rather sudden. but i guess its better this way, her not having to suffer so much...
i miss her oredi. the little dances whenever i see her. the chirps whenever i call on her, no matter how late i return home at nite. the cute way she flutters ard when let outta her cage. sigh.
Goodbye Chirpy. u'll be in my heart. juz like how Brownie, Snowy, Chalky n Biggy are.
~~~ Angela 2:46 PM
