Hatsy eventually became ill and died. Scheuer wanted the flock to be a threesome and went to buy another hen. The one she found at a neighbor's looked bedraggled. But Scheuer guessed she was being bullied by others in the flock and worried that she might die if she didn't get a new home. Scheuer named her Pigeon and tried to clean her and restore her confidence. Quickly, Pigeon adapted to her new surroundings and it soon became apparent that she was, by nature, a very happy bird. "Pigeon bubbled with enthusiasm and curiosity and questions," Scheuer wrote. "She adored Danny and Sarah and the FedEx guy and any friend or stranger who happened by. She sought adventure. Mystery and excitement lurked just about everywhere. The garden hose was always a thrill. One day she met a rabbit who tolerated her enthusiasm for several minutes. When there was nothing else to do, Pigeon ran. Every day for Pigeon was the best day ever."
