Ahh, so Lucy is the survivor of the previous scare, and Betty is the latest victim. They're not "only" chickens. They're characters! And I feel your pain --
My griefs
rest in my breast today
like tiny eggs
in a hummingbird's nest
owasco in freewritepoetry • 3 days ago

• If there's a bright side, I'm glad the eggs aren't ostrich-sized in your breast. :)