Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Sylvester017]

It’s what I do!

& U do it so WELL!

 

[Sylvester017]

@Sylvester017 we love our vet so much, I'm actually okay paying more for him. We'll be eating lean but as long as our kiddo, dog, lizard, and chickens are healthy I'm willing to go with less. The quote we had was around 800 for it all and his medications, but there was a lot going on in his mouth.
I've had to give away pets I couldn't care for, and it sucks so much I would never abandon them.
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Spoon feeding him moistened kibble this morning.
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Nyx is soooo cute and little, she's like quail sized right now.
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Cocoa zooming around because he was happy I was in the run visiting
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Spoiler: Chickens eating drumstick

They got a roasted chicken carcass today. Very happy birds, there was plenty to go around. I tried to cook a roast yesterday but about 4 hours in I realized my crock pot wasn't working and it was still raw. Welp, not safe for people but the birds can have it. Cooked it up nicely and they got apples and carrots alongside a whole chicken.

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"This seems a bit morbid"
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They had to inspect it thoroughly before digging in. Trickster held the BOrps back as long as he could.
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The littlest babies were most excited for the carrots.

I hear as long as chicken meat is cooked thoroughly 140 degrees minimum on meat thermometer that is the safest temp. Cute little cannibal sweeties ~ they have no idea that's a chicken especially after being cooked. I've fed cooked turkey (only using salt/pepper/oregano/ thyme ~ no dangerous ONION) to our birds over the yrs. Lamb is another favorite of theirs.

 

[Sylvester017]

I’m bald on top. That means that I should get paid for a haircut .

DH is bald & still pays for a regular haircut too ~ scandalous!!!

 

[BY Bob]

Awesome named farm.

Thanks!

 

[bgmathteach]

A neighbor went into home foreclosure & when they vacated they just abandoned their dog & cat! Why do people do that?!

Well, because they can't afford them. Many local shelters in our area require you to pay a surrender fee. I'm not sure what it is now, but in 1989 when I found a couple of stray cats near my new living situation, and couldn't keep them - when I caught them and brought them to a shelter, it was a $10 per cat surrender fee. When you are already broke, you can't afford that.

Many time, if they get rental units or homeless housing, no pets are allowed. They are also stressed and traumatized themselves. For most people, I don't think it is malicious - it is more being overwhelmed, embarrassed, and no resources (physical nor financial) to invest in the pets, too. They are embarrassed, overwhelmed. broke, and worried about their own survival.

Some shelters in the NE have gotten better, but they still ask for a fee for surrender. (You have to actively say you can't afford it & ask for it to be waived). It would be nice if people who know the family soon to be evicted could help relieve the burden by asking about the fate of the pets & if they could help them by accompanying the parents/adults to a shelter with the pets (and maybe even offer to pay surrender fees if there are any in your area)

I don't excuse abandoning pets - that is inexcusable. But, I can understand how it happens, and, quite frankly blame BOTH the family that abandons them AND surrounding people who are aware but don't take action on the pet's behalf. My first cat was a rescue that had been found in an apartment (that had been empty for 6 weeks) She had 4 kittens, all were emaciated and one kitten died. I think the only reason they weren't all dead is momma drank from the toilet. When all were healthy & had shots, etc, the kittens were adopted, but no one wanted Momma _ she was thought to be 4 years old; she lived with me for 12 years. She was the best. sweetest, most affectionate cat I have ever known! I named her 'Truffles', and, given that I went through a rough patch around the time I adopted her, I can honestly say she helped save my life.

My current kitty (Cleo)- also a rescued adult cat, is about 14-15 y.o. and still going strong. I love her dearly and she is sweet - but such a different personality than Truffles - and though it has been almost 12 years since Truffles passed, I still miss her today!

 

[Sylvester017]

Haircut/grooming Tx
Uneven wattles Dana on the right

Hen wattles aren't as impressive as roo wattles!

 

[Sylvester017]

Well, because they can't afford them. Many local shelters in our area require you to pay a surrender fee. I'm not sure what it is now, but in 1989 when I found a couple of stray cats near my new living situation, and couldn't keep them - when I caught them and brought them to a shelter, it was a $10 per cat surrender fee. When you are already broke, you can't afford that.

Many time, if they get rental units or homeless housing, no pets are allowed. They are also stressed and traumatized themselves. For most people, I don't think it is malicious - it is more being overwhelmed, embarrassed, and no resources (physical nor financial) to invest in the pets, too. They are embarrassed, overwhelmed. broke, and worried about their own survival.

Some shelters in the NE have gotten better, but they still ask for a fee for surrender. (You have to actively say you can't afford it & ask for it to be waived). It would be nice if people who know the family soon to be evicted could help relieve the burden by asking about the fate of the pets & if they could help them by accompanying the parents/adults to a shelter with the pets (and maybe even offer to pay surrender fees if there are any in your area)

I don't excuse abandoning pets - that is inexcusable. But, I can understand how it happens, and, quite frankly blame BOTH the family that abandons them AND surrounding people who are aware but don't take action on the pet's behalf. My first cat was a rescue that had been found in an apartment (that had been empty for 6 weeks) She had 4 kittens, all were emaciated and one kitten died. I think the only reason they weren't all dead is momma drank from the toilet. When all were healthy & had shots, etc, the kittens were adopted, but no one wanted Momma _ she was thought to be 4 years old; she lived with me for 12 years. She was the best. sweetest, most affectionate cat I have ever known! I named her 'Truffles', and, given that I went through a rough patch around the time I adopted her, I can honestly say she helped save my life.

My current kitty (Cleo)- also a rescued adult cat, is about 14-15 y.o. and still going strong. I love her dearly and she is sweet - but such a different personality than Truffles - and though it has been almost 12 years since Truffles passed, I still miss her today!

We need more people like you. Just cuz our resources are low we still need to do the right thing.

 

[bgmathteach]

Abandoned pet rant tax:

I give up. For some reason, my computer will not 'register' that my camera is connected to it. So, will try to figure out what is wrong & post later. (I hope the cable didn't go bad. Otherwise I have NO idea what is wrong )

 

[Ponypoor]

The whole Partridge family:View attachment 3930757

Oooo Shawn Cassidy

 

[Ponypoor]

Well, because they can't afford them. Many local shelters in our area require you to pay a surrender fee. I'm not sure what it is now, but in 1989 when I found a couple of stray cats near my new living situation, and couldn't keep them - when I caught them and brought them to a shelter, it was a $10 per cat surrender fee. When you are already broke, you can't afford that.

Many time, if they get rental units or homeless housing, no pets are allowed. They are also stressed and traumatized themselves. For most people, I don't think it is malicious - it is more being overwhelmed, embarrassed, and no resources (physical nor financial) to invest in the pets, too. They are embarrassed, overwhelmed. broke, and worried about their own survival.

Some shelters in the NE have gotten better, but they still ask for a fee for surrender. (You have to actively say you can't afford it & ask for it to be waived). It would be nice if people who know the family soon to be evicted could help relieve the burden by asking about the fate of the pets & if they could help them by accompanying the parents/adults to a shelter with the pets (and maybe even offer to pay surrender fees if there are any in your area)

I don't excuse abandoning pets - that is inexcusable. But, I can understand how it happens, and, quite frankly blame BOTH the family that abandons them AND surrounding people who are aware but don't take action on the pet's behalf. My first cat was a rescue that had been found in an apartment (that had been empty for 6 weeks) She had 4 kittens, all were emaciated and one kitten died. I think the only reason they weren't all dead is momma drank from the toilet. When all were healthy & had shots, etc, the kittens were adopted, but no one wanted Momma _ she was thought to be 4 years old; she lived with me for 12 years. She was the best. sweetest, most affectionate cat I have ever known! I named her 'Truffles', and, given that I went through a rough patch around the time I adopted her, I can honestly say she helped save my life.

My current kitty (Cleo)- also a rescued adult cat, is about 14-15 y.o. and still going strong. I love her dearly and she is sweet - but such a different personality than Truffles - and though it has been almost 12 years since Truffles passed, I still miss her today!

The best pets are the ones we rescue

Reenie - best $100 I ever paid, got her from the SPCA, I feared she would die she was so starved.

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Reenie sharing her dinner