Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

Bob, I hope this doesn't come across as tone deaf, but I think the cluckle hut is one of the best gifts you've given your flock. They'll make better use of it in time. It's really made me think about providing two options for roosting as the flock expands over time.

You may be correct in this. It will be interesting to see how it develops over time.

 

[RoyalChick]

I don’t know what to do Beetov-Hen hears Jaffar outside crowing. She perks up a bit, but I don’t want to take her outside, if she’s contagious I don’t want to lose more birds because of her. She’s eating a bit, but not drinking. And hasn’t touched her yogurt I can’t tell lethargy from contentment. (But I do know, that she’s not feeling well) After Six years, you would think that I could figure her out. Not this time!

FWIW (and you know I am just an amateur) I would let her be with her buddies - emotional wellbeing is a big part of physical healing.

 

[BY Bob]

And I am sorry to hog this thread, I know others have important things to say as well. It is just that my hen is right here in front of me and you people are not. And she’s my best chicken.

It's ok. You are working through something hard. We are glad to listen.

 

[RoyalChick]

Bob, I hope this doesn't come across as tone deaf, but I think the cluckle hut is one of the best gifts you've given your flock. They'll make better use of it in time. It's really made me think about providing two options for roosting as the flock expands over time.

I think you are right MJ. Meanwhile I am regretting all the choice of roosting spots I built into the Chicken Palace because they seem to be causing a lot of roosting anxiety right now.
Poor Diana seems to believe that she is never in the best place - she went up to bed and down again and back up again 10 times this evening before settling!

 

[Chicken poppy]

Goodbye to a Friend

Today I said goodbye to another friend. This time in the pouring rain. The rest of the tribe watched from the open door to the complex wishing it would stop so they could come out and enjoy the yard but alas it did not.

She is buried next to Patsy. Both of Lilly's friends together. Someday Lilly will join them but hopefully not for a long time yet.

Goodbye my friend, rest in peace.

View attachment 2947052View attachment 2947053View attachment 2947054View attachment 2947055

Because there was no real free ranging today, I hung out with them in the run. I can't really tell what if any changes are happening in the tribe as a result of their loss. Once i see any I will share.

Sydney did spend some in the Cluckle Hut today.

View attachment 2947024

Rest in peice, what a beautiful girl.

 

[featherhead007]

FWIW (and you know I am just an amateur) I would let her be with her buddies - emotional wellbeing is a big part of physical healing.

I’m going to put her outside for some sunshine and visitation.

 

[Ponypoor]

I have never had chicks this late. My guess would be that they would hold off laying.

They hatched 14th Oct; I feel they will hold off till summer personally, but hey what do I know!!!

 

[Ponypoor]

Goodbye to a Friend

Today I said goodbye to another friend. This time in the pouring rain. The rest of the tribe watched from the open door to the complex wishing it would stop so they could come out and enjoy the yard but alas it did not.

She is buried next to Patsy. Both of Lilly's friends together. Someday Lilly will join them but hopefully not for a long time yet.

Goodbye my friend, rest in peace.

View attachment 2947052View attachment 2947053View attachment 2947054View attachment 2947055

Because there was no real free ranging today, I hung out with them in the run. I can't really tell what if any changes are happening in the tribe as a result of their loss. Once i see any I will share.

Sydney did spend some in the Cluckle Hut today.

View attachment 2947024

Such a beauty, let us know if u need anything.

 

[Ponypoor]

I’m going to put her outside for some sunshine and visitation.

Sunshine and friends - good for all of us.

 

[MaryJanet]

I’m going to put her outside for some sunshine and visitation.

I think that's very wise.