Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Ponypoor]

bok bok BAWK bok bok BAWK bok bok BAWK

Ok now what? I go out and look to see what's going on, Mr P is looking around not really acting anxious or anything.

Dorothy - that's who is making that call. She and Buttercup are staring intently up at the trees, I don't see anything...

Oh wait! Ah! There it is - a hawk as soon as I looked its way I guess it figured I had made out its location so it launched itself and swooped out of the tree and was gone. I only saw it when it took flight.

GOOD DOROTHY! She is turning out to be a very good look out!

 

[Ponypoor]

Mr Pumpkin Head

Best. Thing. Ever! Pumpkins.

I bought that pumpkin the other day (Thursday) and put it in the barn, the chickens were more interested in the huge carrots my uncle brought up for them and the horses. So it sat there unmolested....

This morning I cut off the rind where eyes, nose, and mouth would be, flicking the bits of rind around which the chickens decided were too good to not eat!

Next I used the paring knife to put crisscross slashes in the cut out areas to make it easier for them to peck at. Well they went to town on those parts ! Yes the eyes seem to be the favourite (must be some evolutionary thing - go for the eyes first!).

Sure hope it's not something that can make them sick - eating too much pumpkin! But they sure seem to be enjoying it! I will take some photos later, I forgot my phone at the house (on my laptop right now - you know job search and all...).

OK back to 'work' for me!

 

[featherhead007]

Thanks Rebecca

Alex Alex Alex! KY is a lovely place full of horses! And chickens

Horses

 

[featherhead007]

Horses

Don’t mind me, I’m just a grumpy old man! I’m realizing that my best days are behind me now

 

[ChicoryBlue]

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 can't be too careful!). 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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Oh RC, dear Maggie! What a treat to keep company with such a personality! These are some wonderful pictures of her! RIP Maggie

 

[Ponypoor]

Horses

Yes

And we all love horses (even when they drive us crazy)

 

[BY Bob]

Just Because....

 

[BY Bob]

bok bok BAWK bok bok BAWK bok bok BAWK

Ok now what? I go out and look to see what's going on, Mr P is looking around not really acting anxious or anything.

Dorothy - that's who is making that call. She and Buttercup are staring intently up at the trees, I don't see anything...

Oh wait! Ah! There it is - a hawk as soon as I looked its way I guess it figured I had made out its location so it launched itself and swooped out of the tree and was gone. I only saw it when it took flight.

GOOD DOROTHY! She is turning out to be a very good look out!

I really helps to have a good sentinel. It can save lives.

 

[Ponypoor]

Don’t mind me, I’m just a grumpy old man! I’m realizing that my best days are behind me now

Ah but that's just balderdash, everyone knows that it's the elders that hold the real power - wisdom and knowledge! You are the only one who can decide if the best days are behind - OR in front of you.

No one but you is truly in charge of your life. The decisions we make today can effect tomorrow, but nowhere is it written in stone that you have to just take it as it is. We can make suggestions, but it's up to you to make the effort! Look at me - I did a stupid thing (quitting), I gave myself my usual 24hrs of whining and moping, then I pull on my big girl panties and went to work looking for a new J.O.B. Am I feeling sad and like an idiot? absolutely! But it is what it is - now I need to just move on, I like to think that I will find something awesome, but if not then I will work as a Walmart Greeter if I have to, 7 days a week.

You are just as valuable as the next person, I don't hold with this thing of 'this person is smarter', or 'this person is a CEO', etc. Everyone has their part to play and is as valuable as the next person.

So give yourself a kick in the derriere and find out why you are in a funk.

(hugs hugs hugs)

I will pay some Motivation Tax when I find my phone (darn thing laid it down somewhere in the house!).

 

[Ponypoor]

Just Because....

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Oh she is a beauty Hi pretty moggy - What are you looking at? !