Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

We watched just as it happened too. We managed to rescue their bodies. They didn't look hurt, but they must have died of a snapped neck or shock. When we got to them Creamsicle was still there, but fading. He died in my arms. Freedom will be more limited now.

I'm so sorry. That's just awful. I can't imagine how much it hurt.

How did the fox get to them? Can you improve security somehow?

 

[BY Bob]

Think about it...if the doc is impressed with ovaries, we could probably get doc hooked on chickens...so many eggs and bigger ones than humans offer!

Now that's funny!

 

[Lady Red]

I had the same thing happen with Hattie and Aurora. I don't know who started it but Hattie ended it by hurting Aurora.

I was shocked but these things will happenin a tribe. Aurora has been well behaved, for her, since then.

Here is how viscous the fight was.

Wow! That is worse than what I witnessed between my girls. How long ago was that? Is/was Aurora okay?

And why do the other chickens gather around to be a live audience? (Mine did too!) What is this, middle school?? Are they chanting "Fight! Fight!"

 

[Scrambles83]

Hi friends,
As you know, it’s hard for me to keep up during the work week. However, I wanted to share something. Ruby has been swelling up, and I’ve been meaning to call the avian vet to see if she’ll drain her. I’ve been trying to time it where I don’t have to pay extra for urgent care, but don’t let it go so long Ruby is suffering too much.

Today the avian vet contacted me to let me know they are having an ultrasound training tomorrow, and would I like an ultrasound of Ruby’s belly free of charge? Obviously, I accepted. I asked if they could also drain her, which I’d pay for, and they can do that, too. I’m so happy!

Ruby will accompany me to work, hang out during my (zoom) meeting, go to the vet, and get picked up after my (in-person) cabinet meeting).

Good luck with Ruby

 

[Marie2020]

We watched just as it happened too. We managed to rescue their bodies. They didn't look hurt, but they must have died of a snapped neck or shock. When we got to them Creamsicle was still there, but fading. He died in my arms. Freedom will be more limited now.

I'm sorry to read you have lost your chickens and just as sorry because I really don't know what happened. I just can't find your post

 

[CrazyChookChookLady]

And super destructive. Not my favourite bird.

What is your favorite native bird? Just curious there are so many beautiful species over there.

 

[RoyalChick]

I had the same thing happen with Hattie and Aurora. I don't know who started it but Hattie ended it by hurting Aurora.

I was shocked but these things will happenin a tribe. Aurora has been well behaved, for her, since then.

Here is how viscous the fight was.

I don't think I can watch that again. This is one aspect of chickens that I really do not love.

 

[RoyalChick]

She was pretty for a mean chicken. Just like someone else.
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She is looking particularly splendid in that picture.

 

[CrazyChookChookLady]

Yesterday was not the best of days. I was rear-ended. I'm pretty much ok, stiff, sore, and brushed today. I am waiting on CT scan for my neck as a precaution because of the cyst I have on my spinal cord.

I was only 5 miles from my house so the police let me drive it home to save a tow bill.

The police were there because what initiated the crash was a postal worker delivering mail. She went to pull away from the mailbox and did not see the guy in front of me. He could not go around her because of the oncoming traffic.

I saw all this and stopped safely behind the guy in front of me. Suddenly I feel the impact and hear glass shatter as I'm pushed into the guy in front.

The kicker to all this is postal worker refused to give her information and left the scene. While she was not hit, she was at the very least a witness and needed to stay or give her info.

After the police finished with the 3 of us they were heading to the post office to find her and talk to her.

The guy in front of me only had a small scuff mark of his trunk where I was pushed I to him. I was the cream filling in a car sandwich.

 

[Grandmas Coop]

Good Morning Mr. & Mrs. Bob
looking out the window at Bob crowing,