Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[micstrachan]

Vale Deana November 2015 - September2021

My Rhode Island Red, Deana, died Thursday night/ Friday morning. She was almost 6 years old and the last of my second batch of hens.
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She took up residence in the old "little" coop her last week were she was given a bottom clean, fresh litter and fresh food and water every day.
More often than not her visitors ate her food though.
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I have lost some confidence in my vet regarding the chooks and felt that if they were just going to recommend euthanasia, considering her age, I would rather she passed at home amongst her flock and in familiar surroundings.

She ruled calmly and from a discreet distance. (Tsuki was the enforcer.) Only ever needed to give one or two admonitory pecks if someone thought they could eat before her.

I have buried her in a sunny spot near the run and planted sunflowers over her.
R.I.P. sweet girl

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Awww… rest in peace Deana. I’m so sorry for your loss.

 

[micstrachan]

Phyllis Myth Debunker

If anyone has ever told you that molting hens don't lay eggs,do not believe them. Phyllis in the midst of her molt just laid an egg this morning.
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I took it to show the new ladies. They were unimpressed.

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My laying molter.

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Go, Phyllis! I’ve had hens lay through molt. Bagheera was one of them.

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

That's sad news I hope she wasn't in too much discomfort. I think I'd have made the same decision. I'm sorry ACM, that must've been quite hard to go through.

I’m so sorry ACM, RIP Deana.

Thank you both. She didn't appear to be in any distress until the last day when she started panting a bit. I was honestly expecting her to go a lot more quickly.

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

Awww… rest in peace Deana. I’m so sorry for your lisa.

Thank you micstrachan.

Ummm, who is lisa?

Edit: oh, is that meant to be loss?

 

[MaryJanet]

Thank you both. She didn't appear to be in any distress until the last day when she started panting a bit. I was honestly expecting her to go a lot more quickly.

 

[RoyalChick]

Vale Deana November 2015 - September2021

My Rhode Island Red, Deana, died Thursday night/ Friday morning. She was almost 6 years old and the last of my second batch of hens.
View attachment 2830729

She took up residence in the old "little" coop her last week were she was given a bottom clean, fresh litter and fresh food and water every day.
More often than not her visitors ate her food though.
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I have lost some confidence in my vet regarding the chooks and felt that if they were just going to recommend euthanasia, considering her age, I would rather she passed at home amongst her flock and in familiar surroundings.

She ruled calmly and from a discreet distance. (Tsuki was the enforcer.) Only ever needed to give one or two admonitory pecks if someone thought they could eat before her.

I have buried her in a sunny spot near the run and planted sunflowers over her.
R.I.P. sweet girl

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Oh ACM. So sorry.
She had a good long chicken life with you.
Beautiful hen and a lovely tribute.

 

[RoyalChick]

I think I owe chicken tax

Two Black Chickens (Thinking of you RC)
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Just wonderful.

 

[LozzyR]

Thank you micstrachan.

Ummm, who is lisa?

Edit: oh, is that meant to be loss?

Damn you autocorrect!

 

[Ribh]

Vale Deana November 2015 - September2021

My Rhode Island Red, Deana, died Thursday night/ Friday morning. She was almost 6 years old and the last of my second batch of hens.
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She took up residence in the old "little" coop her last week were she was given a bottom clean, fresh litter and fresh food and water every day.
More often than not her visitors ate her food though.
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I have lost some confidence in my vet regarding the chooks and felt that if they were just going to recommend euthanasia, considering her age, I would rather she passed at home amongst her flock and in familiar surroundings.

She ruled calmly and from a discreet distance. (Tsuki was the enforcer.) Only ever needed to give one or two admonitory pecks if someone thought they could eat before her.

I have buried her in a sunny spot near the run and planted sunflowers over her.
R.I.P. sweet girl

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I'm so sorry ACM! It' always so hard to lose one.

 

[Marie2020]

Vale Deana November 2015 - September2021

My Rhode Island Red, Deana, died Thursday night/ Friday morning. She was almost 6 years old and the last of my second batch of hens.
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She took up residence in the old "little" coop her last week were she was given a bottom clean, fresh litter and fresh food and water every day.
More often than not her visitors ate her food though.
View attachment 2830730

I have lost some confidence in my vet regarding the chooks and felt that if they were just going to recommend euthanasia, considering her age, I would rather she passed at home amongst her flock and in familiar surroundings.

She ruled calmly and from a discreet distance. (Tsuki was the enforcer.) Only ever needed to give one or two admonitory pecks if someone thought they could eat before her.

I have buried her in a sunny spot near the run and planted sunflowers over her.
R.I.P. sweet girl

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I'm sad to read you have lost your girl and even more sad that the vet let you down.
What do you think was wrong?

Here's wishing you better times with your remaining flock.