Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

If the vet isn't too far away (i.e. a long ride) I think whoever goes with Lilly will be okay on the ride home. That said, could you take Mrs @BY Bob so that whoever goes (well, if Hattie) can be held on the lap on the way home? If Aurora, maybe (does it fit?) The crate could be on the lap and you could talk to her the whole way home? I know that they draw comfort from you and trust you...very obvious by their behavior since the hawk attack...... so I think that your conversation and attention on the way home, whether it is 1, 2, or 3 hens, would be reassuring regardless.

My 2 cents: since Lilly has been choosing to roost next to Hattie these past few nights, I suggest that if you take 1 hen with her, let it be Hattie. My humble (and very fallible!) opinion is that Lilly is finding comfort with her.

I'm a little worried about freaking Hattie out more. But then I can't imagine Aurora being a comfort to anyone. I could go Sydney but she's not really close with anyone.

I think the Polish would just annoy her.

 

[BY Bob]

If the vet isn't too far away (i.e. a long ride) I think whoever goes with Lilly will be okay on the ride home. That said, could you take Mrs @BY Bob so that whoever goes (well, if Hattie) can be held on the lap on the way home? If Aurora, maybe (does it fit?) The crate could be on the lap and you could talk to her the whole way home? I know that they draw comfort from you and trust you...very obvious by their behavior since the hawk attack...... so I think that your conversation and attention on the way home, whether it is 1, 2, or 3 hens, would be reassuring regardless.

My 2 cents: since Lilly has been choosing to roost next to Hattie these past few nights, I suggest that if you take 1 hen with her, let it be Hattie. My humble (and very fallible!) opinion is that Lilly is finding comfort with her.

Mrs BY Bob will not be here. She is headed to Chicago for my youngest daughter's wedding dress fitting. I will be making these decisions alone.

 

[ChicoryBlue]

I think I may go this way.

As @bgmathteach said, can Mrs By Bob go or does she have to work tomorrow? It would be best if you also had human company, a driver, or at least another pair of eyes on the road, in such a stressful situation

 

[BY Bob]

As @bgmathteach said, can Mrs By Bob go or does she have to work tomorrow? It would be best if you also had human company, a driver, or at least another pair of eyes on the road, in such a stressful situation

I answered above.

 

[ChicoryBlue]

Mrs BY Bob will not be here. She is headed to Chicago for my youngest daughter's wedding dress fitting. I will be making these decisions alone.

OK I see you answered this. Can you call Mrs By Bob, then? If you want the perspective and help. She is wise.

 

[BY Bob]

OK I see you answered this. Can you call Mrs By Bob, then? If you want the perspective and help. She is wise.

Yes I can. She knows what I'm dealing with.

 

[ChicoryBlue]

So a little house update for here (I’ve redirected the bulk of my house chat) battling relatively high winds and rain but making progress adding two mor windows to my moms room for light, we have our south wall closed in and should be getting the front (North) door done Thursday. This is why you’re not seeing more goat adventures and chicken pictures. TaxView attachment 2994761
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You've really done a lot here, Kris, it looks great!

 

[BY Bob]

You've really done a lot here, Kris, it looks great!

It really does. I'm so glad it is going up. She is doing amazing.

 

[Ponypoor]

Thanks for that vote of confidence. You did what you thought best in each instance. That is all any of us can do.

It is hard because I cannot picture the tribe without Lilly. She has been here so long and is the anchor of this group. Aside from Hattie all I have are strange hens in one way or another. I just can't imagine her not being here and yet I need to prepare for just that. I know that they are with their behavior from today

Sorry to hear such sad news, our pets are our family. I will be thinking of you and your family.

 

[Ponypoor]

You've really done a lot here, Kris, it looks great!

She is amazing