Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[bgmathteach]

i dont think ill be here for a while. I apologize. Im feeling absolutely disgusted with myself, a chick i own (and probably all my others) im confident has coccidiosis, and i waited to long, thinking it was some other issue. I apologize again. i was very ignorant to think she was alright. Sorry to bring it into a gloomy setting.

@Chicken poppy, how is your chick doing?

 

[bgmathteach]

She will be missed.

By me, maybe not by Phyllis or Sydney.

How are you and the girls doing today?

I'm particularly concerned about Lilly losing another friend so soon. I'm hoping at least one of the other girls sticks close to her today.


Hopefully no drama and you can enjoy their company today...and they can be comforted by your presence!

 

[micstrachan]

Sad News

Sansa passed away today. I just found her in the run. I will not be doing a necropsy. I really don't care why she passed. She was active and seemed fine, a few hours later she was gone.

Rest in Peace my friend.

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@MaryJanet @Aussie-Chookmum

Oh no, Bob!!! I am so sad to hear of Sansa’s death and so sorry you lost her. Bagheera died suddenly like that, too, and I was glad it was quick for her. I hope that was the same for dear Sansa.

 

[micstrachan]

Happy New Year..

Let's hope 2022 will be a little easier on us all

Yes, please.

 

[micstrachan]

My beloved Amber has now left us. She was struggling today and it was her time to leave.

Her final time was spent with her sisters
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Awww… Rest in peace, Amber.

 

[micstrachan]

After a week of work I have returned to the present.

I will try to reduce my own chit chat. I am not a fan of excessive posting and was originally drawn to the thread because of the chicken behavioral focus. It is easy to go into tangents but I will restrain myself in the future.

When I ask questions I will skew towards more behavioral questions, unless, of course, I want specific input from this crowd.

To be honest, it is hard to feel classically sad over others losses over the internet. I know some do, but it is tough to cry when I'm sad because most of the time I feel hollow. I usually don't write my own condolences because many have already been said. I do not intend to downplay the loss of life, but I can't always find the words to respond to it when so many others have.

I am curious Bob and perhaps for all of us we create an FAQ post link in our signatures that way if you want to know the cast of everyone's flock, what breed, how old, etc. You can find that information easily in one spot without retreading old ground. I know it would be a ton of work, but for those interested in just the Fluffy Butt Acres stories, a Table of contents with links would be an option.

I am no way trying to dictate how to run the thread, but I have provided ideas for solutions that might appeal to certain crowds. You may do what you wish with these suggestions.

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Happy new year to all the chicken guardians on this thread and beyond!

I think table of contents would be brilliant!

 

[micstrachan]

Beetov-Hen’s not good. She has that breath smell, and she’s shaking as I am holding her. Any support would be appreciated. (I have been through this before and said goodbye to my hen)

Oh no! I hope to read ahead and learn she recovered.

 

[micstrachan]

I like this idea. I will try and set one up and see how well it works.

You mean in your signature? And then tell us how to do our own? That would be great!

 

[BY Bob]

How are you and the girls doing today?

I'm particularly concerned about Lilly losing another friend so soon. I'm hoping at least one of the other girls sticks close to her today.


Hopefully no drama and you can enjoy their company today...and they can be comforted by your presence!

I am intrigued to see how free ranging goes today. I will update everyone.

 

[BY Bob]

Oh no, Bob!!! I am so sad to hear of Sansa’s death and so sorry you lost her. Bagheera died suddenly like that, too, and I was glad it was quick for her. I hope that was the same for dear Sansa.

Thanks so much.