Today’s Run:  Rest Day

Ginger, the Hen:  Buff Orpington hen.  July 2012~August 2013

Ginger, the hen, was a primary character in a children’s story series published in a regional family magazine in Columbus, Mississippi.  She and the hen Ed Stakrispie would solve a mystery every month for the children to read.  She will be missed by her young readers.

Yesterday, Ginger, the hen met her match in a tussle with a raccoon.  It was a very sad way for Ginger to pass.

“Farmer Suzie”, (AKA:  me) went out to the chicken tractor to feed the hens only to discover Gingers remains.  The other hens were very upset by what was left of Ginger and were kicking up quite the fuss.  I called my husband who helped me dislodge her from the wires of the chicken tractor and dispose of her.  It was awful.

This is the first hen I have lost to a predator.

Ginger was aloof from the other hens~a loner if you will.  She would not roost with them in the roosting area/the safe area of the chicken tractor at night but would instead stay on the ground at night.  This is what led to her demise.  Something got a hold of her through the wires of the tractor and tried to pull her through the wires.  It did not work and Ginger passed.

I am sad.

On a happier note…I was able to successfully run my 19 miles on Friday!  YAY!!!  My husband was with me.  He ran 10 and walked 8 to complete 18 miles.  It was 79 F. and 97% humidity when we began at 4:00 am.  I forgot to look when we were done 5 hours later.  I guess ignorance is bliss?  It is done and in the books!

Today sees my husband and I completing week 8 of our marathon training. 10 weeks until race day!!!