R.I.P. ERIC

[Chris Joyce]

my mhh died yday reason not known, was out hunntin with him every think going well, then on way home he started to lie down on the glove then start fallin off got him home quick phoned the vet but it was to late, he died in my hands in kitchen, but still took him down to the vet to get a post mortum done, as i have a fhh as well and wanted to make sure it wasnt anythink hes eaten or any disease that the fhh could catch.
the vet told me every think was ok in side, liver,heart etc so im stunned, really gutted, he was comin on so good, he was 5yrs old. had to tell my son today and it broke his heart:cry::cry:

he will be missed R.I.P. ERIC

[Andy_G]

sorry to hear it mate had u been running him a bit low on weight? and the cold weather and weight drop got him?

[Gosman]

sorry to hear your bad news chris, gutted for you.

[Anstey]

sorry to hear chap........

[Gav.Hawks]

Sorry for your loss.gav:(

[Chris Joyce]

sorry to hear it mate had u been running him a bit low on weight? and the cold weather and weight drop got him?

he was flyin at 1lb 5oz only a small male, last yr he was 1lb 4 1/2, any heaver than that then he would mess about and not do as he was surrpost to do!! the vet told me it was just bad luck :cry:

[Andy_G]

gutted for you mate

[FalconGriff]

Hard luck and we all feel sorry for you. I'm not saying it was the fault in this case as I haven't seen the bird, but we ALL need to take great care when this cold north wind is blowing it can knock the stuffing out a bird so quickly its untrue If its cold and windy and your bird lies down of the glove first move is to get inside your shirt to bring the warmth back up no it wont foot you as it will be too weak. Also try to put a bit of extra weight on the bird before you go out in it. OK so a rabbit may get away but you'll still have your bird.

[Jiff]

absolutely gutted for you mate! i would be absolutely wounded! weight! desiese it matters not now! best wishes to you fella!:yawinkle:

[HarrisHawk23]

sorry to hear it mate had u been running him a bit low on weight? and the cold weather and weight drop got him?

i agree that could b it but im gutted for u m8

[Salty]

**** thing to happen mate ,if hes been bad or anything its worse when its freezing mate ,they lose condition rapid , my male started at 1 pound 8 n arf but in this freeze am flying him 1 pound 10 an arf ect just to be on the safe side ,the good thing is hes still responsive and obedient even at 1 pound 11 hes taking rabbits out think he likes the warm uop chasing them , just remember the good times yous had mate ,its no good dwelling on it , all the best salty :goodman:

[JayHawk]

sorry to hear about eric m8 it aint nice loosing a bird for whatever reason chin up jay

[Mark Collins]

Thats a real shame , verry sorry for your loss, always sad when children are also involved,mark.

[Bigun]

gutted for you mate , hope your female treats you well and does not pine for the male too much , goood luck and chin up

[Rob999]

really gutted for you mate............esp for your lad too!!
it's importnat to put this on here so other learn from it...........but doesn't help you........feels horrible ,but stay with it! couldit be down to flying him a little hard (only because it's so cold) and then not covering him up after . get a warm blanket (plus space blanket)or spare jacket so it nevers happens again.......it may not have been this, but either way it would help...i've heard of Gos' doing just this before.....just got too cold!!
none of this helps at such a bad time.............sorry buddy:(
atb with fhh..heart goes out to you and your son as me and my son would be the same as you both:(

[iliria]

R.I.P

[Hawkula]

sorry for your loss

[Wheels9R]

Sorry to hear of your loss.

[Freddie1]

Gutted for you mate try and keep your chin up
ATB Steve

[KellsHawkEye]

sorry for your loss mate i hope your son takes the news ok

[TerryB]

Sorry for your loss mate. :(

[Dave G]

sorry to hear about your bird gutted for you m8 :(

[RichYZF]

Sorry to hear that mate...
Atb Rich

[SteveF]

I am so srry for you and the boy, I know just how you are feeling.

[Madi]

gutted for ya mate :cry::cry:

[Chris Joyce]

thanks for every one who as replyed it means alot, my son is ok now he keeps talkin bout 'Eric' still but all eyes are on the fhh now, she is only young bout 25wks, shes called Breeze she is doin great!!! im just gutted i wount b flyin a cast they got on great together!! any way thanks again:D