Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[RoyalChick]

I am so sorry to read this. My heart is breaking for you. She was a beautiful hen and for a production breed lived a long life. Take comfort in she knew she was loved and got her favorite snack of blueberries yesterday along with some time in the sun.

Thank you. Yes, I am taking comfort from the things she enjoyed over the last few days.
I will miss her. She was always so friendly and good natured. Oh, and greedy!

 

[knoturavggrl]

We said our goodbyes and she died in my arms.

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I am so very sorry.

 

[knoturavggrl]

I don’t have experience with any of those listed (I used My Pet Chicken). Just piping in to say the closest to you by mail would be a good factor to include. Go to your local PO office now and make friends. Ask them how it’s been going with the mail and what they expect and ask for a frank and honest answer. There’s been plenty of horror stories, including on this thread.
If you are satisfied, ask them what they normally do and what they’d like you to do. Mine was a very small office, being rural here too they handle lots of chicks, they had my number and they called me very early as soon as the chicks came in (7:30am). There was no hitch in the mail, they got here fast, and I feel lucky it went smoothly.

I second this, your local post office and how they handle chicks is a critical component. I live very rural like Chickory and they handle ALOT of chicks. I called them when I got the shipped notice and asked them about the process. They explained everything took my phone number just in case it wasn't on the label and they called me the moment they arrived. It helped knowing I had a contact to at least try to help me if things went sideways.

 

[ChicoryBlue]

Death is coming to Jaffar too. I said he wasn’t well last year, and then he’s okay, and then there comes another bad day, or more. Today is one of his bad days.
His voice sounds like a cement mixer full of rocks today.

I’m sorry Jaffar is not feeling well today, Alex.

 

[ChicoryBlue]

We said our goodbyes and she died in my arms.

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RIP dear Diana

 

[bgmathteach]

We said our goodbyes and she died in my arms.

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I am very glad you got to say your good-byes, and that she was comforted with your presence. I am quite certain that she was happy to have your love and companionship as she passed. And, it sounds like she really didn't suffer. That she had such a wonderful life with you was definitely a gift you gave her....and she knew it and loved you back,

I can only ever hope to be half the insightful, restrained, in-tuned to, and respectful of their needs as a chicken keeper as you and @BY Bob and @micstrachan .

I wish I could reach through this screen and hug & comfort you. I am sure Diana is looking down on you with love and appreciation! And, I wish we humans could be as accepting of death as our chicken friends - they know when they are near, and give each other comfort in their last hours or days...and the comforted ones are quietly accepting. (When they die of natural causes, that is.) I bawl like a baby - they calmly accept the truth/reality

 

[featherhead007]

I’m keeping Jaffar inside tonight. I think he would appreciate that. He looks quite comfortable right where he is.
I will give the ladies 15 more minutes to get into the coop. Then I have to play rooster and herd them in. . I have Diana on my mind as well. So sorry RC

 

[ValarieF]

Im so sorry to hear about Diana. She had such a wonderful life with you and Im glad you were there for her.

Sorry Jaffar isnt feeling well. I hope he gets better soon.

 

[rural mouse]

We said our goodbyes and she died in my arms.

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[featherhead007]

I know, but it’s still stressful. Hang in there. I wish all the best for our little Jaffar!

That was elegantly worded, thanks. Jaffar is for all of us here on BYC