Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Mother Clucker 69]

So I saw proof today that the chicks are fully grown. I was like, "Please get a room. The coop is empty right now. I don't need to see this!"

Here they were afterwards......
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That's freaking hilarious.

 

[Ribh]

I'm glad that presently it isn't serious. Please do take a deep breath and remember this is the right thing to do....you are a kind and creative person - want you around for a long time! I'm sorry I'm not a lot of help in calming those fears - I'm too logical in my thinking. I envy those with creative/free-thinking abilities...but I guess this is one place where a linear/logical mind/way of thinking might help. That said,I really don't know how to help you with this. My best wishes for a fairly non-traumatic outcome for you - all ways around (physically and mentally)

Thank you. Unfortunately an active imagination can imagine all sorts of horrors ahead of time Even if I could have someone to hold my hand it wouldn't help & it isn't allowed under the present circumstances anyway. I'm trying hard not to have a full blown panic attack & run for the hills.

 

[lightm]

What breeds do you have? I'm told RIRs are very intolerant of other breeds but I have no personal experience as I've also read they are aggressive & I prefer docile breeds. You may need to rehome Inky. That or build a seperate coop/run & get her a companion.

The bully girls are 3 golden comets and 2 RIRs, but the 2 RIRs are just following along. It is the 3 golden comets that are being very intolerant. All 5 are real sweeties... gosh

 

[DaisyBuff]

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Unfortunately, no, I don't at the moment have another coop for them to roost in. I'm in teh process of building another coop...but it takes me forever because I measure, cut, screw on piece at a time - I'm not a builder. Even though I plan and know what size/lenght the next piece should be, nothing ever comes out square, and the 'should be' lenghts don't always work...so one piece at a time.

I wish I had had someone like @BY Bob as a father to teach me to use equipment. I kinda wi

Thank you. Unfortunately an active imagination can imagine all sorts of horrors ahead of time Even if I could have someone to hold my hand it wouldn't help & it isn't allowed under the present circumstances anyway. I'm trying hard not to have a full blown panic attack & run for the hills.

I've heard bits and pieces about you going into surgery? I feel you, to be honest, I've always been terrified of not the pain, but the General Anesthesia. I'd rather not have it at all. I don't mind any other kind of needle. Vaccinations don't bother me a bit. Just the feeling when I go under........But you'll do great!

 

[Ribh]

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I've heard bits and pieces about you going into surgery? I feel you, to be honest, I've always been terrified of not the pain, but the General Anesthesia. I'd rather not have it at all. I don't mind any other kind of needle. Vaccinations don't bother me a bit. Just the feeling when I go under........But you'll do great!

Thank you, DaisyBuff. I've never had surgery before or gone under GA. I can't say the thought thrills me with delight.

 

[micstrachan]

Hi guys. Sorry I have not been in much. Lots going on… Canada trip, school starting, son heading back to university, all four bunnies dying within a week’s time, etc. All is well with the humans and dog, and mostly well with the chickens. They might have a respiratory issue. Or maybe the five year olds are starting to have other health issues. Buttercup was sneezing and drooled a little today, but seemed good otherwise. Cashew was sneezing and open beak breathing while dustbathing. She’d then stand up to take a break and then sit ba lck down to finish. Roxy was looking anemic, but beef liver seemed to help. Millie’s limp (she’s had since she was a pullet) seems a little worse. Lucky seems good except for molt. The three youngins seem good and, as usual, my Bridge, the oldest, seems the best of all. Overall, the flock seems good, but when I spend more time with them, I notice subtle things. Luckily we’re having a relatively cool California summer so far.

I leave Friday morning for a 3-day weekend away (little brother’s 50th birthday), so I hope the fam can handle keeping an eye on the girls.

 

[micstrachan]

No, not really serious @ this point. Let go it could be fatal so I've had to bite the bullet. I hate hospitals. I hate Drs. I'm paranoid about needles. I don't do well with invasions of bodily autonomy or being told what to do & I need to be very well behaved & not let my paranoia get in the way of surgery.

Aw, Ribh. When is this happening? You will be in good hands and I’m sure you will handle it just fine. I will be thinking if you!!

Tax (the girls destroying my little narcissus bed)

And yes, they did chuck the marigolds out while they were at it.

 

[ManueB]

This is just the icing on the cake for a very crappy and stressful few days. I received a phone call about 9 friday night. My biological father who while I do not have the closest relationship with I try to see at least once a month and talk to at least once a week was hospitalized Wednesday with suspected pneumonia. He took a turn for the worse, unresponsive and was transferred out to a different hospital and they were calling the family in. They think he's had a stroke but is not stable enough for a MRI to confirm even though 2 ct scans say otherwise. I had to confirm this afternoon that he does not want life support and officially sign the DNR over the phone. He is not expected to make it through the night, but due to strict covid and ICU policies I am not allowed there until 8 am in the morning.

I'm so sorry for all you've been through. It has been such a tough time for you. I really hope Ezzie reappears today . That your genetical father may part peacefully. And that you may come to term with his passing.

I will just say I also sort of hope that a bloodless solution may be found for the dog, if it's still a pup maybe it can be rehomed in a place with no chicken.

 

[ManueB]

Thank you. Unfortunately an active imagination can imagine all sorts of horrors ahead of time Even if I could have someone to hold my hand it wouldn't help & it isn't allowed under the present circumstances anyway. I'm trying hard not to have a full blown panic attack & run for the hills.

@Ribh I'm also very scared of surgery and the whole hospital experience. I think there are more us afraid than we think- like fear of flying. It doesn't need to be rational to make you feel very bad. Depending on your personality it may help to look up everything on your intervention, or just ignore it completely and actively engage in other activities that will keep your mind busy .
I suppose you know that already, but once the anesthesia sets in you won't feel a thing. It can happen that anesthesia takes a little time and that's painful but doesn't last. I've had several stays at the hospital, some were horrible, some not so bad, but I'm still really scared so I can maybe understand a little how you're feeling and hope you'll find what allows you to cope through it.
And, you could just stumble upon some really cool doctor- last time I was in the ER the doctor was a George Clooney incarnation .

 

[Ribh]

@Ribh I'm also very scared of surgery and the whole hospital experience. I think there are more us afraid than we think- like fear of flying. It doesn't need to be rational to make you feel very bad. Depending on your personality it may help to look up everything on your intervention, or just ignore it completely and actively engage in other activities that will keep your mind busy .
I suppose you know that already, but once the anesthesia sets in you won't feel a thing. It can happen that anesthesia takes a little time and that's painful but doesn't last. I've had several stays at the hospital, some were horrible, some not so bad, but I'm still really scared so I can maybe understand a little how you're feeling and hope you'll find what allows you to cope through it.
And, you could just stumble upon some really cool doctor- last time I was in the ER the doctor was a George Clooney incarnation .

Thank you. I'm generally pretty healthy & never had surgery before so the whole thing is doing my head in. I'll probably bury my head in the sand & pretend none of it is happening. The more I learn the worse it all sounds.