Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

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They had a good hour on the front garden today.

As I was washing princess and cleaning her feet and legs with alcohol, Tina got nervous on her own, as I got outside too pick her up, I found her protecting herself with the cat. So cute 😍. She really trusts him and he stayed right with her
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RebeccaBoyd said:
I know what I am dealing with now, and missed him last night. Huge coyote, startled me and I thought it was my CeeCee coming out of the creek until I saw the ears. Was not outside yet as it was about 10:30 and the chickens went crazy so threw on the light and made it to the bottom step out back when I spotted it. By the time mom got out with the shotgun he was already back across the creek and she saw him for 2 seconds before he got out of sight. Thankfully year round open season and no limits on coyotes, we'll get him.
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I'm so pleased you found out the culprit. That's half the battle
 
lightm said:
We had a super smart chicken named Ginger. She was alpha hen. In August 2022 she decided to lead all the chickens to bully Inky, so I gave Ginger to my friend.

Here is a past post about her rehome:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26079332

Today my friend told me that Ginger is dying :-( :-( 🙁 😢 It sounds like sour crop. I feel like my Ginger would still be healthily living with us, constantly trying to fly over fence if she had been here with us. 🙁 I know my friend is not as attentive to her chickens. She does not notice the first sign of illness. I am so sorry Ginger.
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I cannot imagine how you feel. The only chickens I have ever given up were Ned & Lucky. I knew they were going to a good home. Lucky has since moved on again.

I steeled myself that once I said goodbye, I was saying goodbye. I was doing the best I could for them.

One or the other of Ginger or Inky could not stay. You faced a true Sophie's choice. You made the decision that was in the best interest of your flock. You found Ginger the best home you could. The bullying ended and your flock was at peace. All of this is true.

I know it certainly does not make it easier but it is true. We can only do our best. Frequently, it simply is not enough.

We all have to live with these choices. I'm so sorry the outcome is not as you would have wished. :hugs :hugs :hugs
 
Sorry about my absence. I saw that Meeko went missing. Sending hugs. I pray that you find her. I also saw that you found a coyote. Prayers that you kill it. :hugs:hugs
Everyone at my place is fine. One of my guineas, Pie, is starting to lay eggs. Two of my baby guineas are also laying. There is a rat snake in my coop AGAIN.
Willow is a psychopath, but I love her. I'm not getting that many eggs because of the snake.
Bolt is happy, like normal.
Pastel attacked me yesterday, but I pinned him down, as I am going to do for a few weeks.
Splotch gave me a huge scare a few days ago. She started shaking her whole body, head included. I freaked out and snatched her up. She has been fine after that.
BBQ is crazy I may take her to the vet, because her skin is very irritated and her bumblefoot is back for the 4th time.
I've been training my dogs, and they are doing really well. They have separation anxiety now, but they are handling the loss of Coach pretty well.
 
lightm said:
We had a super smart chicken named Ginger. She was alpha hen. In August 2022 she decided to lead all the chickens to bully Inky, so I gave Ginger to my friend.

Here is a past post about her rehome:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26079332

Today my friend told me that Ginger is dying :-( :-( 🙁 😢 It sounds like sour crop. I feel like my Ginger would still be healthily living with us, constantly trying to fly over fence if she had been here with us. 🙁 I know my friend is not as attentive to her chickens. She does not notice the first sign of illness. I am so sorry Ginger.
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I had this problem with both my battery hens, Agatha died. But thanks too @RoyalChick @RoyalChick Tina beat all the odds against her. What I administered was around an inch of "Clorrimazole" twice a day, in uk we call the same treatment "Canesten". Tina pulled through in a matter of days, but I continued this cream for 7 days.

I really hope your friend can pull her through this. Please keep us updated.
 
BY Bob said:
I cannot imagine how you feel. The only chickens I have ever given up were Ned & Lucky. I knew they were going to a good home. Lucky has since moved on again.

I steeled myself that once I said goodbye, I was saying goodbye. I was doing the best I could for them.

One or the other of Ginger or Inky could not stay. You faced a true Sophie's choice. You made the decision that was in the best interest of your flock. You found Ginger the best home you could. The bullying ended and your flock was at peace. All of this is true.

I know it certainly does not make it easier but it is true. We can only do our best. Frequently, it simply is not enough.

We all have to live with these choices. I'm so sorry the outcome is not as you would have wished. :hugs :hugs :hugs
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It's not over yet Bob. Maybe you can recall Tina almost dying last year after Agatha and flexi. @RoyalChick saved Tina as surely as if she was here
 

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