Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

Yesterday one of the one of the hens in my backyard, Sunny, introduced me to her baby chicks! They wanted to wish you all a Happy Fluffy Butt Friday!

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Hi chickies!

 

[BY Bob]

My poor little Xzit, she grew up so fat, she couldn’t even jump up on the perch with the rest. I just now had to move some logs so she can get up there. Now all of the tribe are settled in for the night. All food bowls, water bowls are filled. Both mine and Jeanettes birds. Jeanette was a really good neighbor. Here is a pic of the funeral . The blonde is Jaime , Her cousin. Rest In Peace dear Jeanette.View attachment 2597073

 

[featherhead007]

That is amazing! Your right it seems absolutely life like.

Want lifelike? Here....
Sorry I’m not in the best of moods tonight.

 

[Scrambles83]

Want lifelike? Here....
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Has something happened Alex?

 

[Scrambles83]

Want lifelike? Here....
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Has something happened Alex?

I don’t think I’ve called you Alex before either but I’ve read it so much on here it just happened when I replied!
Sorry if I’m being presumptuous by using your name!!

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

Here’s a couple of photos of the backyard frangis.

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They look stunning and so healthy. Well done Lozzy.

 

[Scrambles83]

Now to wait out the clock and become Easter bunny.
Vi has left a letter for him to reply to...
I must say I did a bang up job in cursive as Santa Clause this Christmas, maybe the rabbit can be left handed and leave an ink paw print he can’t exactly grip a pencil, right?

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

We think she has had a back injury. Yup, her eyes are not quite as they should be. She sees well enough though.

I don't want to bring people down but I do need to post about Fat Bird as it helps me come to terms with what is happening and the posts may help others, not just with their chickens health but with coping with the sadness that comes with watching death approach a creature one loves.
It's been a glorious day here. Warm sunshine, a slight breeze blowing up the valley and Spring in full glory.
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I carried Fat Bird from the coop this morning so she could eat with the others. She hardly ate anything and about half an hour later I found her alone under the hay rack next to the sheep field.
I brought her down to the house, fed her a few pieces of walnut and she wandered outside and settled down next to the fence and the yellow maternity unit. She stayed there all day.
Cillin and Moon visited; In fact Cliin spent most of the day close by. I tried to get her to eat at lunchtime but all she would do is drink the water I put in front of her.
Evening came and all but Cillin went off to roost. Fat Bird showed no signs of wanting to leave her spot. Eventually I leant over the fence and picked her up and got her to drink a mixture of vitamins, Metacam and water. When I put her on the ground this is what she deposited on the ground and the second picture is what she deposited where she spent the day.
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The colour hasn't come up very well but the yellow is bright yellow and the pink is quite bright as well. All the chickens that I've seen poop these bright colours have died within a couple of weeks if not sooner.
I am told these bright colours are a sign of organ damage more often than not and that unfortunately is not something one can do much about.
There are no obvious signs that she is in any pain yet. With other chickens it has been pretty obvious so I think I know what to look for. She just looks tired.
I carried her up to her tribes coop at late dusk and placed her on the main perch. She settled against the coop wall having given Hurry a few pecks to move her along the perch so she could shuffle to that spot.

You are doing so well by her Shad, thank you for sharing and being a stellar example of what a good chicken keeper should be.

Thank you for sharing this with us Shad, we want to support you in your grief.

Ditto.

So sorry Shad and thank you for sharing. We will all be giving you big
She likely doesn't fear death like some humans do, and she also likely knows she is safe, loved and cared for with you and the tribe.
She gets walnuts when she wants them and can sit somewhere comfortable. Obviously you will watch for signs of pain, but she may simply fade away. She has had a lovely long life with you.
This is never easy but may be harder on you than on her.
Lovely Fat Bird - here is to a life well lived.

To Fat Bird and her faithful servant Bucket Boy!

 

[featherhead007]

I don’t think I’ve called you Alex before either but I’ve read it so much on here it just happened when I replied!
Sorry if I’m being presumptuous by using your name!!

That’s alright. My name is Alex. You can mention it. I’m upset, over the loss of my friend and neighbor. I have no idea what I’m going to do with her property.

 

[LaFemmeKatia]

Yesterday one of the one of the hens in my backyard, Sunny, introduced me to her baby chicks! They wanted to wish you all a Happy Fluffy Butt Friday!

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Yesterday one of the one of the hens in my backyard, Sunny, introduced me to her baby chicks! They wanted to wish you all a Happy Fluffy Butt Friday!

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How cute!