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You are becoming quite the artist.
Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock
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Awesome photos
A tribute to a fallen Queen.
You came into this world during the wee hours of May 15 2020. The world was going crazy but you were a innocent ball of yellow fluff. We cannot say tiny because Butter girl, you were never tiny.
It did not take you long until you were towering over your siblings. Yes at this point I was questioning you on if you were a boy.
You were also a pig, you never saw a day of hunger in you life. If it could be swallowed, you swallowed it.
Not even 3 months old yet but getting a preview of the beauty you were to become.
Exactly 4 months old here. Butter you already had mom wrapped your toes. The phrase "Whatever Butter wants, Butter gets" was already in use.
You never got into trouble as a youngster, you had minions for that. Instead you excelled at napping and supervising your future domain.
The snow and the cold never bothered you. You had extra fluff for protection and used it as a backdrop, and a snack.
You bucked the orpington trend of being broody. Chicks were not in your cards although you saw many of them come and go in your life. I could always count on you to ensure fair treatment at night once their momma's abandoned them. They knew they could count on you to shield them from pecks and flocked to you. You did become a mother though thanks to momma hen when your daughter Squirrel was born.
Butter dear you gave me your first scare a month shy of your first birthday. You managed to receive a glancing blow from Dirt while he was playing. You were paralyzed and for the first few days unable to stand even with assistance. We were preparing ourselves to let you go when you rallied. 5 days in you laid a egg again letting us know everything was ok internally. You also started to stand for short times with assistance. Your stay inside cemented it in your mind that if you wanted to come inside you could and would. In fact you took it upon yourself to ensure stays inside your next 2 winters when you molted extremely late and it was either bring you in or let you freeze.
Once you rejoined your flock in 2 months your limp was gone and you could run again. You also at that point took over as the undisputed Queen of the flock. You were never ruthless but was able to keep the others in line with a simple glare. Momma hen even backed down to you.
Farewell my sweet Butter. May you have your fill of raisins every day and nap until your hearts content.
You came into this world during the wee hours of May 15 2020. The world was going crazy but you were a innocent ball of yellow fluff. We cannot say tiny because Butter girl, you were never tiny.
It did not take you long until you were towering over your siblings. Yes at this point I was questioning you on if you were a boy.
You were also a pig, you never saw a day of hunger in you life. If it could be swallowed, you swallowed it.
Not even 3 months old yet but getting a preview of the beauty you were to become.
Exactly 4 months old here. Butter you already had mom wrapped your toes. The phrase "Whatever Butter wants, Butter gets" was already in use.
You never got into trouble as a youngster, you had minions for that. Instead you excelled at napping and supervising your future domain.
The snow and the cold never bothered you. You had extra fluff for protection and used it as a backdrop, and a snack.
You bucked the orpington trend of being broody. Chicks were not in your cards although you saw many of them come and go in your life. I could always count on you to ensure fair treatment at night once their momma's abandoned them. They knew they could count on you to shield them from pecks and flocked to you. You did become a mother though thanks to momma hen when your daughter Squirrel was born.
Butter dear you gave me your first scare a month shy of your first birthday. You managed to receive a glancing blow from Dirt while he was playing. You were paralyzed and for the first few days unable to stand even with assistance. We were preparing ourselves to let you go when you rallied. 5 days in you laid a egg again letting us know everything was ok internally. You also started to stand for short times with assistance. Your stay inside cemented it in your mind that if you wanted to come inside you could and would. In fact you took it upon yourself to ensure stays inside your next 2 winters when you molted extremely late and it was either bring you in or let you freeze.
Once you rejoined your flock in 2 months your limp was gone and you could run again. You also at that point took over as the undisputed Queen of the flock. You were never ruthless but was able to keep the others in line with a simple glare. Momma hen even backed down to you.
Farewell my sweet Butter. May you have your fill of raisins every day and nap until your hearts content.
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I think she's going to come in on her own, but we'll see
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I wish I could draw/paint that well!
That’s just because he likely has more experience! The more you use the tools the better you will becomeI doubt I'll get much accomplished, but I'll try.I hate to admit it, but the husband is generally better with the tools.
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Seems no rain today, figured I would get the push mower out and get some grass mowed in those locations the lawn tractor can’t get into.
Got a good chunk done, made good progress, then I mowed over top of a Yellow Jacket nest - yay
Only 2 stings thankfully, as it seems I can still run fast for an old lady, left outer ankle and right outer thigh. Ow
Will dig out the Raid this evening and take care of them; finish mowing tomorrow.
Meanwhile it’s an excuse to sit and commune with the chooks
Got a good chunk done, made good progress, then I mowed over top of a Yellow Jacket nest - yay
Only 2 stings thankfully, as it seems I can still run fast for an old lady, left outer ankle and right outer thigh. Ow
Will dig out the Raid this evening and take care of them; finish mowing tomorrow.
Meanwhile it’s an excuse to sit and commune with the chooks
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