Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Aussie-Chookmum]

I could handle it now I think. I remember the times as needing to not add more stress if I could help it and stopping was the best solution there. Not your fault in any way. Just life, and how it happens. You are a wonderful story-teller, and I love stories!

I might have the timeline all off, but I was planning to start a little flock as a newbie and getting all OCD about it, then caring for the Buckeyes while learning and still all OCD, the pandemic had begun and become full-on raging and life brought big changes. My uncle died from Covid in 2020, all isolated in a nursing home, my aunt there too in the assisted living side but they kept them apart until he was at death's door. Suited her up like a spaceman and he had dementia so I doubt he recognized her like that. It was horrible for her and for my cousins who couldn't figure out a way to even comfort their mother beyond phone calls because they weren't allowed to see or touch her either, and this made her fail even more. She died this last year. Back in 2020 one of his son's, my cousin died also (complications of cancer/chemo but could have been Covid-related, a heart attack), then another cousin (different family) died of Covid, then the uncle, father of that cousin, died of Covid too. I had loss of both music and day gig work, and I was still dealing with my mother's estate and belongings from her death in 2018. Two other people I knew more tangentially died from Covid. Not that different from so many people's experience, but a lot of loss.

I have better internet now than I did then, here's some pullet pics!
I think this first pic is Butters, I remember she liked to perch there. August 2020.
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You've had a very rough time in the last few years CB.
I'm so sorry for your losses.

Butters was adorable as a pullet. Those are such cute photos. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

1. Bob asked to see more of my flock.
2. I imagine I still owe more tax for all the lasagne talk.
3. It happens to be Fluffy Butt Friday here.
So...

Pepper always looks unimpressed when I try to take photos.

So does Edwina

I thought this was a nice group shot

I had a beautiful shot of Edwina all lined up and she ran off just as the shutter clicked. I suppose it's a good shot of her lack-of-tail.

Alice being elegant

Fluffy Butts for Friday!

 

[RoyalChick]

1. Bob asked to see more of my flock.
2. I imagine I still owe more tax for all the lasagne talk.
3. It happens to be Fluffy Butt Friday here.
So...

Pepper always looks unimpressed when I try to take photos.
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So does Edwina
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I thought this was a nice group shot
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I had a beautiful shot of Edwina all lined up and she ran off just as the shutter clicked. I suppose it's a good shot of her lack-of-tail.
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Alice being elegant
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Fluffy Butts for Friday!
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Great pictures! Alice is always a crowd pleaser - beautiful.

 

[BY Bob]

1. Bob asked to see more of my flock.
2. I imagine I still owe more tax for all the lasagne talk.
3. It happens to be Fluffy Butt Friday here.
So...

Pepper always looks unimpressed when I try to take photos.
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So does Edwina
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I thought this was a nice group shot
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I had a beautiful shot of Edwina all lined up and she ran off just as the shutter clicked. I suppose it's a good shot of her lack-of-tail.
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Alice being elegant
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Fluffy Butts for Friday!
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Thank you so much. They are such a lovely bunch and I missed seeing them.

Edwina reminds me of Patsy a little.

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

Thank you so much. They are such a lovely bunch and I missed seeing them.

Edwina reminds me of Patsy a little.

She does have that lovely copper going on around her neck and chest.

 

[BY Bob]

She does have that lovely copper going on around her neck and chest.

 

[bgmathteach]

Hi Barb, thanks for checking in! Funnily enough, River did look like she was eating a bit more today and seemed more animated. When I left for work she was standing on the treadle feeder delicately picking at the commercial feed, and enthusiastically joined in when oats were produced. She seems to like the baby bird food I’ve been giving her at night, she’s hardly fighting me when I syringe it into her mouth. She’s got a vet appointment on Monday so we’ll see how she goes.

This sounds somewhat promising. I am concerned about the ongoing thrush...this has been around quite a while...I'm hoping nothing else is wrong! Here's hoping the Vet has some ideas & River continues to get her appetite back!

 

[bgmathteach]

I'm sorry, I just couldn't resist. That is a hysterical game of chase!!! Clearly they are both enjoying it!

 

[bgmathteach]

I could handle it now I think. I remember the times as needing to not add more stress if I could help it and stopping was the best solution there. Not your fault in any way. Just life, and how it happens. You are a wonderful story-teller, and I love stories!

I might have the timeline all off, but I was planning to start a little flock as a newbie and getting all OCD about it, then caring for the Buckeyes while learning and still all OCD, the pandemic had begun and become full-on raging and life brought big changes. My uncle died from Covid in 2020, all isolated in a nursing home, my aunt there too in the assisted living side but they kept them apart until he was at death's door. Suited her up like a spaceman and he had dementia so I doubt he recognized her like that. It was horrible for her and for my cousins who couldn't figure out a way to even comfort their mother beyond phone calls because they weren't allowed to see or touch her either, and this made her fail even more. She died this last year. Back in 2020 one of his son's, my cousin died also (complications of cancer/chemo but could have been Covid-related, a heart attack), then another cousin (different family) died of Covid, then the uncle, father of that cousin, died of Covid too. I had loss of both music and day gig work, and I was still dealing with my mother's estate and belongings from her death in 2018. Two other people I knew more tangentially died from Covid. Not that different from so many people's experience, but a lot of loss.

I have better internet now than I did then, here's some pullet pics!
I think this first pic is Butters, I remember she liked to perch there. August 2020.


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Wow, that was so much to bear in such a short time; I can absolutely see putting off reading about more loss. I still get emotional when @BY Bob posts about her or Patsy...or the littles. So sad to lose a feathered friend and/or family. It is even worse when you can't hold them, hug them/say good-bye; I can't even begin to imagine your grief and sense of loss with COVID making it harder to cope.

I love Bob's stories, to. It absolutely brings his girls to life, in a very real way, on the page!

I, too, love that awkward stage! I call it the 'fugly' stage (funny/ugly), in a very endearing way!

 

[BY Bob]

Happy Friday