Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

In a few days, when you are feeling up to it, I think you should put a memorial post or thread dedicated to Malificent and all her great stories. I know I would enjoy it! So many of us have grown fond of her along with you!

This is a great idea. Thanks.

 

[BY Bob]

Oh no! Bob, I am so very sorry. This is such sad news. Big hug to you!

Thank you

 

[BY Bob]

Oh, Bob...so, so sorry.

Thank you

 

[BY Bob]

Oh Bob, I’m so very sorry to hear your terrible news. I’m gutted for you, I wish I could come and help with the coop repairs. Chickens leave such a big hole in our hearts, especially when it’s such a needless death and even though there was nothing you could do about it given how sick you are feeling. I’m sure Lilly, Hattie and Aurora are grieving too, I hope you feel better soon so that you can grieve with them. Big hugs from the other side of the world.

I don't think that the others know. Mal was not in the coop. She roosted outside. I have to look in the morning and see where the attack occurred. I wonder if I should show the others the body. They say you need to do that with cats.

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

Maleficent is Gone

Today was supposed to be a great day. It will go down as one of the worst in my life.

I have been traveling all week and have spent no time with the girls. It was going to warm up a little tosay and I had blocked my calendar for some late afternoon quality free range with them. I was excited.

I woke up this morning violently sick. There would be no quality time with the girls. I went from the bathroom to the bed all day.

My wife had to work today so I was home alone. She came home after dark and woke me up to check on me. I quickly checked the coop cam and Maleficent was not roosted.
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So asked my wife to find her and put her in the coop. She found her on the ground dead.

I just checked her body. Her neck was torn apart. Weasel or raccoon I am thinking. I have seen raccoons around here and have never seen a weasel.

Either way there will be coop upgrades tomorrow even if I crap myself while I'm doing it.

Quite frankly I am devastated. I could not be there for her. If I had not been sick she would have been fine. I would have checked everything at dusk in person just to spend time with them.

We were so close. I can't stop crying. I just can't right now. What a crappy day. I have to try and bury her in frozen ground tomorrow. How am I going to do that?

I'm just heartbroken.

Rest in Peace my besty
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Oh Bob, I am so sorry. She was a lovely girl, I just can't believe it. You can't help being sick and these things happen so quickly there may have been nothing you could have done even if you were well. I wish I could come over to comfort you even if it is just to hold your hand and cry with you.

Please take care of yourself and your girls, it is such a kick in the gut, be kind to yourself.

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

Of course.

I finished my eggs today.

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Mr Robbys recipe

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Wow!

That looks like a lot of work. They look yummy

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

I don't think that the others know. Mal was not in the coop. She roosted outside. I have to look in the morning and see where the attack occurred. I wonder if I should show the others the body. They say you need to do that with cats.

I wonder how wild fowl deal with this sort of thing?

I imagine they would be aware of the attack and see any remains. Maybe @Shadrach would have some insight for you Bob.

 

[mixedUPturk]

I don't think that the others know. Mal was not in the coop. She roosted outside. I have to look in the morning and see where the attack occurred. I wonder if I should show the others the body. They say you need to do that with cats.

This is a very interesting concept and i cant wait to hear what Shad thinks.

Wow!

That looks like a lot of work. They look yummy

Yes ma'am it was! Thank you! I cant wait to hear critiques on the new recipe vs rhe old.

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

Here is a picture of your favourite chicken in my flock in action Bob.

I hope it helps to soothe your wounded heart a little

 

[LCG Chicken Coop]

Maleficent is Gone

Today was supposed to be a great day. It will go down as one of the worst in my life.

I have been traveling all week and have spent no time with the girls. It was going to warm up a little tosay and I had blocked my calendar for some late afternoon quality free range with them. I was excited.

I woke up this morning violently sick. There would be no quality time with the girls. I went from the bathroom to the bed all day.

My wife had to work today so I was home alone. She came home after dark and woke me up to check on me. I quickly checked the coop cam and Maleficent was not roosted.
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So asked my wife to find her and put her in the coop. She found her on the ground dead.

I just checked her body. Her neck was torn apart. Weasel or raccoon I am thinking. I have seen raccoons around here and have never seen a weasel.

Either way there will be coop upgrades tomorrow even if I crap myself while I'm doing it.

Quite frankly I am devastated. I could not be there for her. If I had not been sick she would have been fine. I would have checked everything at dusk in person just to spend time with them.

We were so close. I can't stop crying. I just can't right now. What a crappy day. I have to try and bury her in frozen ground tomorrow. How am I going to do that?

I'm just heartbroken.

Rest in Peace my besty
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From the moment I read the title I was so sad, just dreading the post. I’m so sorry to hear about Mal. Her life was too short, but she had a wonderful life packed with the best things a hen could ask for—attention, companionship, enrichment—and she gave it back in spades. I hope you feel better soon, and Mal will live on in your heart, just as Daisy, the greatest hen ever.