Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

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ChicoryBlue said:
Right, the lawn takes priority, arrggh. It is kinda funny for about two seconds, but it really made me anxious! I see zero protection for the hen here, in fact she is even more vulnerable, trapped in there with such large holes, to hawks, dogs/coyotes, raccoons, whatnot! :(
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Ugh.. didn't see it that way! They are pretty vunerable over in the area where they can free range. I really don't like keeping them in the run all summer. We've had huge hawks fly over in the past. Right over my head ready to snatch one up..came outside just in time. It's hard keeping them safe.
 
Cynthia12 said:
A year this month. Look what you started. I have no idea how I came across this thread, buts it's fun! I should bring my old pals over. Ahem..well, old and young. I do go into the olds folks home. Good ol friends in there that have been on BYC as long as me, if not a bit longer. The things that have happened through the years! Some happy, some very sad. BYC folks come to your relief aid in many different ways. I lost a Golden Retriever in the most odd way years ago. I told the story on one of the threads. A gal says, send me a photo of your favorite with him, I'll draw a picture. Wow. Beautiful. I can't find the real photo..Ive had three Golden's throughout my life. This was Toby.View attachment 2510017 Another sad thing...I had a mentally handicapped sister that I talked about on a thread because she was having a tough time doing Dialysis. She had literally drowned when taken to a Lake by caregivers in the home she was staying in. Thank heavens for a gal that happened to be there that day, she gave Lisa CPR, brought her to. Well, a gal on the Old Folks thread..not old.. ;) ..made her a quilt! Lisa's favorite thing..cats. She made the cutest cat quilt. Lisa took that quilt into a couple of homes with her. She got moved a couple of times once she stated dialysis. First photo at my home, second in the last care home she was in. View attachment 2510028View attachment 2510027 Our Lisa was brought home last March because she didn't want to do dialysis any more. Couldn't blame her, the fishulas kept clotting, long story short, Soo many surgeries. Brought her home, Hospice brought a bed into our living room, she passed 5 weeks later. They had told me it would only be a few days..hard the last couple of weeks, but glad we had her longer than expected. Still missing her. :(. I will keep that quilt forever. She loved it. I don't want to end on a sad note. I just wanted to share how incredibly loving people can be on this site! I get regular birthday cards, Christmas cards, or just because from another gal. I got a chicken swing from another. Too cute. Private messages when someone wanted to give help in some way..personal..or chicken related. I've also given a bit of advice. ;). Or condolences to others. Love BYC folks. This is the friendliest .. cleanest blog I've come across ever. A great Community. I heard someone mention Favorell. I'll find a photo of my bantam girl..made a great mom!
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We have a special community here. I'm glad you found us. Thanks for sharing your story. :hugs :hugs
 
Cynthia12 said:
A year this month. Look what you started. I have no idea how I came across this thread, buts it's fun! I should bring my old pals over. Ahem..well, old and young. I do go into the olds folks home. Good ol friends in there that have been on BYC as long as me, if not a bit longer. The things that have happened through the years! Some happy, some very sad. BYC folks come to your relief aid in many different ways. I lost a Golden Retriever in the most odd way years ago. I told the story on one of the threads. A gal says, send me a photo of your favorite with him, I'll draw a picture. Wow. Beautiful. I can't find the real photo..Ive had three Golden's throughout my life. This was Toby.View attachment 2510017 Another sad thing...I had a mentally handicapped sister that I talked about on a thread because she was having a tough time doing Dialysis. She had literally drowned when taken to a Lake by caregivers in the home she was staying in. Thank heavens for a gal that happened to be there that day, she gave Lisa CPR, brought her to. Well, a gal on the Old Folks thread..not old.. ;) ..made her a quilt! Lisa's favorite thing..cats. She made the cutest cat quilt. Lisa took that quilt into a couple of homes with her. She got moved a couple of times once she stated dialysis. First photo at my home, second in the last care home she was in. View attachment 2510028View attachment 2510027 Our Lisa was brought home last March because she didn't want to do dialysis any more. Couldn't blame her, the fishulas kept clotting, long story short, Soo many surgeries. Brought her home, Hospice brought a bed into our living room, she passed 5 weeks later. They had told me it would only be a few days..hard the last couple of weeks, but glad we had her longer than expected. Still missing her. :(. I will keep that quilt forever. She loved it. I don't want to end on a sad note. I just wanted to share how incredibly loving people can be on this site! I get regular birthday cards, Christmas cards, or just because from another gal. I got a chicken swing from another. Too cute. Private messages when someone wanted to give help in some way..personal..or chicken related. I've also given a bit of advice. ;). Or condolences to others. Love BYC folks. This is the friendliest .. cleanest blog I've come across ever. A great Community. I heard someone mention Favorell. I'll find a photo of my bantam girl..made a great mom!
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What an incredible story, finding yourself with the caring sweet people here at BYC at such a devastating time, no system or money could buy that sort of support. I'm so sad to read of you losing your sister, she looked so happy in your home, you did incredible well taking such good care of her. :hugs
 
CrazyChookChookLady said:
Wind chill is about 9, it's ridiculous cold
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It was -5F in the early morning, got up to about 7F or 8F during the day here. Wicked wind - there was a light coating of thin light snow blown in almost everywhere in the covered big run even though it's pretty sheltered in there. The chickens actually stayed in the coop for a bit after the door opened. I thought it hadn't opened because nobody was out, but they all came out when I went to check it and top up the feed and water. No mash that day or the next couple days, too cold, didn't want it freezing to their beaks! But maybe I'm mistaken about the mash. They still like to eat snow. In big bites too! 🥶 Don't they get brain freeze?? :idunno
 
Rare Hen Spotted

The snow is here @RoyalChick I also spotted the rare "Snowback" Polish.
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