Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[featherhead007]

I love Barred Rocks!

 

[ValarieF]

They also have Dominique. Rose comb, though is the big difference as chicks.

Um it could also be a Black Star Rost which has barring I was just looking at them and the chicks I guess Ill know in a few weeks lol

 

[ValarieF]

I love Barred Rocks!
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hmmmm my guy is darker did those get lighter over time?

 

[ValarieF]

I love Barred Rocks!
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So adorable!

 

[bgmathteach]

Pictures. We need chick pics!

I'll try for some tonight! I don't have a smart phone...and don't always think to take the camera out when going out to do chores (and I always end up spending time with them...Sampson, when I let them free range, follows me around honk-talking to me..but by the time I think to go in and get camera, it is getting dark.

 

[ValarieF]

I'll try for some tonight! I don't have a smart phone...and don't always think to take the camera out when going out to do chores (and I always end up spending time with them...Sampson, when I let them free range, follows me around honk-talking to me..but by the time I think to go in and get camera, it is getting dark.

me too i have to put the dogs in a room

 

[bgmathteach]

Ok I got the babies! They are all ok. The mystery chick is all black with some white or yellow on his head Im color blind. Here are some quick photos sorry I had a dog on my lap and I only have my phone but I will Take better ones later. I think the mystery chick is a rooster he is aggressive already so I may have 2 roos. Pleas let me know if you know what kind of chick he might be!

I believe it will be a barred of some kind. BR or Cuckoo Marans spring to mind immediately, but might be something else. where did you order them from? That might help me by looking at what they offer.

 

[Ponypoor]

I am just stopping in briefly to thank all of you who have sent words of support and encouragement both in the thread and through PM. These messages really help.
I also wanted to let you all know what I have decided to do.
I went to sleep last night thinking I would submit Lulu’s body into the state lab for necropsy and would hold my breath on what they found.
This morning I figured that there was not much I would actually be able to do with a necropsy report. I have done what I can in removing the feed, and if it was a one off thing, then it is a one off thing.
I also spoke to the lab this morning and they said if it was poison in the food they would not be able to tell that.
So, I have decided not to necropsy. My desire for closure is not enough of a reason. I will send in swabs for PCR testing which may or may not shed some light.
The real decision point will come when I want to add to the flock. I need to be sure that any additions will be safe. So for now I will wait and see and hope for the best for my ladies.
I will of course have to add (unless I rehome) because three is a precariously small number, particularly when two of them are technically ‘elderly’ and have known reproductive issues. But I will face that when I have to.
For now we take one day at a time. Me and my three Princesses.

Bernadette looked for Lulu a few times today which made me sad, but I think she understood before I did that Lulu was leaving us. If I look back at the canera recordings from yesterday she was already spending more time with Diana and Maggie and checking in on Lulu periodically.
As I sit here in my chair in the chicken run, I miss Lulu’s visits, Bella’s cuddles, and the sheer insanity of the Roadrunners, terribly. But I will get through it.

The lost Princesses:
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My heart is breaking for you. I just cannot fathom this and I am sure you are just devastated.

I support your decision 100percent.

It just so surreal, ok here are some hugs (hug hug hug). I will check in later.

 

[bgmathteach]

I love Barred Rocks!
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@featherhead007 I so love this picture of them as littles...all lined up on your arm. It doesn't get any cuter than that...nor more endearing!

 

[LaFemmeKatia]

Ok I got the babies! They are all ok. The mystery chick is all black with some white or yellow on his head Im color blind. Here are some quick photos sorry I had a dog on my lap and I only have my phone but I will Take better ones later. I think the mystery chick is a rooster he is aggressive already so I may have 2 roos. Pleas let me know if you know what kind of chick he might be!

I love tiny baby chicks!