Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[featherhead007]

Tears running through my face as I read. Maggie had a good 3.5 year of life.

Maggie was the greatest. I’m going to miss her too. I just hope that RC can handle all those losses.

 

[BY Bob]

What have we got, if not memories? (C.S Lewis) paraphrased

Memories.......

12 months of memories.

 

[micstrachan]

I think Ash went a little overboard with her egg today.
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Ouch! Poor Ash!

 

[micstrachan]

Maggie - more than half a cat

Maggie left us today. I knew it would happen. I mean in general but also specifically today. She stopped chatting to me yesterday evening. She still acknowledged me but didn't chat for the first time. And I think I mentioned I think the other two had already said their goodbyes. They are very subdued today.

She died just after I came in for our early morning chat. It sounds silly, but I think she held on until I would accept it. Probably not, but it felt that way.

I have loved all my chickens but Maggie was special. She has been a real companion. She was always all attitude, and always in my face sharing her opinions.

She was just over three and a half years old, which feels like no age at all, but probably isn't too bad in her circumstances. They say cats have 9 lives. Maggie, by my count managed to have five lives. She survived (in order):
- A fox attack
- Hardware disease (two screws and some shards of metal)
- A lash egg (serious internal infection)
- Some neurological event where she lost her balance
- Another lash egg

I will miss her terribly. I will miss her attitude and her company. And I will miss the soft leathery feel of her comb and wattles as she burrowed into my hand for treats. I will miss her energy, her endless nosiness, and how she insisted on killing the water before she drank it (you never know!). I miss her independent spririt that often had her wander off quite far for solo walks (sometimes I followed at a respectful distance to ensure her safety).

I hope you will all bear with me if over the next few days I feel moved to share pictures of her.

So long my friend. I hope you find a sun that never sets, unlimited muddy puddles, and the opportunity to freely express your opinions.

Maggie - all attitude....
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Awww… dearest Maggie. We will all miss you. I am so sorry, RC. I am having a little cry for you and Maggie. I wish I could give you a good hug.

 

[BY Bob]

What I did love the most, was when I sat inside the coop, and played guitar to the young Rocks. Seems they were music lovers from the very beginning. And obviously they still are. Here’s a pic from the past to share with you my friends :View attachment 3301940View attachment 3301941

Marvelous.

 

[micstrachan]

Memories.......View attachment 3301968View attachment 3301969View attachment 3301970View attachment 3301971

12 months of memories.

Sweet angels. The is for the memories if them.

 

[BY Bob]

And stay with you here tonight.

Best of Times, by Styx, Paradise Theater album, the extremely talented Dennis DeYoung on lead vocals. (But Tommy Shaw was my favorite.)

Fond memories of favorite album tax
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I prefer The Grand Illusion but Paradise Theater is very good.

Styx tax

 

[BY Bob]

Sweet angels. The is for the memories if them.

Thanks Michelle.

 

[Cold-Blood]

@featherhead007 ,
Alex, feeling any better?

 

[bgmathteach]

So sad. The only remaining Princesses in the Chicken Palace.
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Oh, gosh, RC...this made me cry again...I can't even begin to fathom your heartache!