Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[ChicoryBlue]

I would not let her free range without supervision. There is no way to create a safe environment for her. Unless you built a tractor that you need a tractor to move. Even then the fox could dig its way in.

I bet @Kris5902 could tell you about her tractors. Aren't some coop tractors and some just day tractors? I don't remember. But anything you could make to be secure is going to be heavy. My prefab (but you have to assemble it) Omlet coop and tractor is metal and plastic, it was really expensive and weighs 300lbs, but it rolls okay [EDIT: I can pull it fine, no tractor needed]. It is pretty secure, I did add hardware cloth around it and child-proof tabs and things around the access points. It has a skirt around it against diggers.

 

[RoyalChick]

I miss having cornbread. Jeanette used to make that, when she had me come over for dinner. This was the last time I could say goodbye RIP to my friend. Her funeral picture.
I didn’t take very many that day. View attachment 2701459

 

[fuentemoon]

Hey..coming on to let you know my husband passed on the 27th...last Thursday. All I can say is, this is so hard. Kids have been wonderful! So thankful for them. A couple stayed with me through the days as he passed. Then one daughter stayed one more night. The kids that live here we're in California for a wedding. They got back the day before he passed. I'm so grateful they are home..I'm not alone. Thank you for prayers.

Sending peace and light your way.

 

[ChicoryBlue]

So I did put Ruby back in the run before I left for work. When I got home, I did not see her waiting for me at the gate with the other hens. As I was approaching them I kept calling her name. Right as I got to the gate she came out of the coop and was eager to get out with everybody. She ended up free ranging for almost another three hours! She did not go to bed early at all tonight. In fact, she was fourth to last out of 13 hens.

Here’s the best part. Ruby actually tried to roost tonight! I saw her standing on the shelf at the nest boxes debating what to do. She eventually jumped up and checked out the upper level of the coop, but then settled on a roost that’s just above the nest boxes.

Unfortunately, roosting time shenanigans ensued right after that, Buttercup kicked Lucky off the top roost, and then Lucky ended up in the spot Ruby had chosen (which is Lucky’s usual spot).. Ruby did end up back down in a nest box, but the fact that she tried to roost is really promising in my opinion.

That Ruby is feeling good enough to do these things is great. She is making the most of her days!

 

[LaFemmeKatia]

Hey..coming on to let you know my husband passed on the 27th...last Thursday. All I can say is, this is so hard. Kids have been wonderful! So thankful for them. A couple stayed with me through the days as he passed. Then one daughter stayed one more night. The kids that live here we're in California for a wedding. They got back the day before he passed. I'm so grateful they are home..I'm not alone. Thank you for prayers.

I am very sorry to hear this news. I’m glad your children were able to be there for you.
Prayers still going out for you.

 

[Scrambles83]

Hey..coming on to let you know my husband passed on the 27th...last Thursday. All I can say is, this is so hard. Kids have been wonderful! So thankful for them. A couple stayed with me through the days as he passed. Then one daughter stayed one more night. The kids that live here we're in California for a wedding. They got back the day before he passed. I'm so grateful they are home..I'm not alone. Thank you for prayers.

I’m so sorry to hear this, Cynthia, I’m glad your children are all with you

 

[Ribh]

Hey..coming on to let you know my husband passed on the 27th...last Thursday. All I can say is, this is so hard. Kids have been wonderful! So thankful for them. A couple stayed with me through the days as he passed. Then one daughter stayed one more night. The kids that live here we're in California for a wedding. They got back the day before he passed. I'm so grateful they are home..I'm not alone. Thank you for prayers.

I am so sorry. It must be incredibly hard. I'm so glad you've had family with you.

 

[Ribh]

Gosh that sounds awful. Migraines can be debilitating. I hope it continues to recede as the day goes on.

Ugh. I hate migraines. They can knock you out for days. I hope you're feeling better soon.

 

[RoyalChick]

Hey..coming on to let you know my husband passed on the 27th...last Thursday. All I can say is, this is so hard. Kids have been wonderful! So thankful for them. A couple stayed with me through the days as he passed. Then one daughter stayed one more night. The kids that live here we're in California for a wedding. They got back the day before he passed. I'm so grateful they are home..I'm not alone. Thank you for prayers.

I am so sorry for your loss and very glad to hear that you are not alone and have your kids around you.

 

[Lady Red]

Hey..coming on to let you know my husband passed on the 27th...last Thursday. All I can say is, this is so hard. Kids have been wonderful! So thankful for them. A couple stayed with me through the days as he passed. Then one daughter stayed one more night. The kids that live here we're in California for a wedding. They got back the day before he passed. I'm so grateful they are home..I'm not alone. Thank you for prayers.

my love to you and your family