Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[notabitail]

I am sick for the first time in five years. Came on suddenly too, I was fine until about 3 yesterday when my throat started feeling slightly sore. By the time i was home at 5 I knew for sure, had a fever when i went to bed. Thought I was feeling better enough this morning to go into work just long enough to finish a project, but still had a temp, so back to bed I went. I am doing all the things so hopefully i will be over it quick.View attachment 4008698View attachment 4008699View attachment 4008700

I hope you get well soon.

 

[SimpleJenn]

Get well soon @fuentemoon

 

[RoyalChick]

I am sick for the first time in five years. Came on suddenly too, I was fine until about 3 yesterday when my throat started feeling slightly sore. By the time i was home at 5 I knew for sure, had a fever when i went to bed. Thought I was feeling better enough this morning to go into work just long enough to finish a project, but still had a temp, so back to bed I went. I am doing all the things so hopefully i will be over it quick.View attachment 4008698View attachment 4008699View attachment 4008700

That doesn’t sound d like fun at all!

 

[Ponypoor]

More from @Pastel the Rooster :
"I went to the barn today and tacked Auggie up! I needed to run to a feed store down the road and pick up a new cinch because the other one that came with the saddle was too small.
I walked and trotted a bit. My stirrups are too long, so I need to add a few holes in them.
He was great. It’s probably just my imagination, but he seemed so much more eager to work. He trotted without me needing to get my crop out (when I ride English, he refuses to trot or canter unless I hold my crop.) It might have been the new bit, he was very well mannered with the new one. With the old one, he’d pull the reins out of my hands and toss his head. He’d refuse to turn and he’d also completely refuse to move (it was a rubber bit, and I had no connection with him.)
The new bit is textured, it looks like the one in the picture. I feel like I have a lot more connection with him. He trotted nicely, didn’t turn his butt in to the fence (he does that even when I ride bareback, although it was worse with the English saddle) and he turned very nicely.
Also, I’m sorry if my grammar is not as great as it once was. I’m not currently in a literature class, so I don’t write as much as I used to when I was in a English class all year round.
Well, over all, Auggie was great. Whether it was the new bit or the new saddle, I’m super proud of him today. I’m excited to see how he is when I ride him in the big arena in a few days.
Oh! I have all A’s now! The semester ends on Friday, although I get out on Wednesday because I am exempt from all my finals. I’ve never had all A’s, so I am so proud of myself. It feels great. I guess I figured that I really needed to apply myself, now that I’m in “the big leagues.”"
And photos from her:
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Yes a D-ring snaffle bit will help keep his head straight as it won’t pull through his mouth.

Glad you’re having fun with him - it’s all about having fun!

Next time send us some photos of your chooks

 

[Ponypoor]

More from @Pastel the Rooster :
"I went to the barn today and tacked Auggie up! I needed to run to a feed store down the road and pick up a new cinch because the other one that came with the saddle was too small.
I walked and trotted a bit. My stirrups are too long, so I need to add a few holes in them.
He was great. It’s probably just my imagination, but he seemed so much more eager to work. He trotted without me needing to get my crop out (when I ride English, he refuses to trot or canter unless I hold my crop.) It might have been the new bit, he was very well mannered with the new one. With the old one, he’d pull the reins out of my hands and toss his head. He’d refuse to turn and he’d also completely refuse to move (it was a rubber bit, and I had no connection with him.)
The new bit is textured, it looks like the one in the picture. I feel like I have a lot more connection with him. He trotted nicely, didn’t turn his butt in to the fence (he does that even when I ride bareback, although it was worse with the English saddle) and he turned very nicely.
Also, I’m sorry if my grammar is not as great as it once was. I’m not currently in a literature class, so I don’t write as much as I used to when I was in a English class all year round.
Well, over all, Auggie was great. Whether it was the new bit or the new saddle, I’m super proud of him today. I’m excited to see how he is when I ride him in the big arena in a few days.
Oh! I have all A’s now! The semester ends on Friday, although I get out on Wednesday because I am exempt from all my finals. I’ve never had all A’s, so I am so proud of myself. It feels great. I guess I figured that I really needed to apply myself, now that I’m in “the big leagues.”"
And photos from her:
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Oh and congratulations on getting straight As

 

[Ponypoor]

I am sick for the first time in five years. Came on suddenly too, I was fine until about 3 yesterday when my throat started feeling slightly sore. By the time i was home at 5 I knew for sure, had a fever when i went to bed. Thought I was feeling better enough this morning to go into work just long enough to finish a project, but still had a temp, so back to bed I went. I am doing all the things so hopefully i will be over it quick.View attachment 4008698View attachment 4008699View attachment 4008700

Sorry to hear this, tis the season unfortunately. Everyone here is sick, I try to steer clear of them!

 

[notabitail]

Sorry to hear this, tis the season unfortunately. Everyone here is sick, I try to steer clear of them!

All of us here are coming down with the normal cold. Better this week than next.

 

[Sylvester017]

More from @Pastel the Rooster :
"I went to the barn today and tacked Auggie up! I needed to run to a feed store down the road and pick up a new cinch because the other one that came with the saddle was too small.
I walked and trotted a bit. My stirrups are too long, so I need to add a few holes in them.
He was great. It’s probably just my imagination, but he seemed so much more eager to work. He trotted without me needing to get my crop out (when I ride English, he refuses to trot or canter unless I hold my crop.) It might have been the new bit, he was very well mannered with the new one. With the old one, he’d pull the reins out of my hands and toss his head. He’d refuse to turn and he’d also completely refuse to move (it was a rubber bit, and I had no connection with him.)
The new bit is textured, it looks like the one in the picture. I feel like I have a lot more connection with him. He trotted nicely, didn’t turn his butt in to the fence (he does that even when I ride bareback, although it was worse with the English saddle) and he turned very nicely.
Also, I’m sorry if my grammar is not as great as it once was. I’m not currently in a literature class, so I don’t write as much as I used to when I was in a English class all year round.
Well, over all, Auggie was great. Whether it was the new bit or the new saddle, I’m super proud of him today. I’m excited to see how he is when I ride him in the big arena in a few days.
Oh! I have all A’s now! The semester ends on Friday, although I get out on Wednesday because I am exempt from all my finals. I’ve never had all A’s, so I am so proud of myself. It feels great. I guess I figured that I really needed to apply myself, now that I’m in “the big leagues.”"
And photos from her:
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Nothing is more satisfying than a connection w/ another living creature ~ w/ the proper equipt.

Pix of chix too plz!

YAY! All A's or 4.0 as our colleges rate here!

 

[Marie2020]

Hattie Update

I have caught her left eye partially open. I'm still going to gather her up and look her over again.

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Waiting for her update here

 

[Sylvester017]

I am sick for the first time in five years. Came on suddenly too, I was fine until about 3 yesterday when my throat started feeling slightly sore. By the time i was home at 5 I knew for sure, had a fever when i went to bed. Thought I was feeling better enough this morning to go into work just long enough to finish a project, but still had a temp, so back to bed I went. I am doing all the things so hopefully i will be over it quick.View attachment 4008698View attachment 4008699View attachment 4008700

I pray you get well soon!

I used to worry being sick around our chickens before ~ especially during Covid yrs but they seem to be immune to human flu/colds. But the way viruses mutate these days i still am a worrier.

Not feeling so great myself. DH brought home the 24-hr stomach flu last week & this week I'm cramming in Lab appts to get X-rays & bloodwork done required 2 wks prior to my Jan arm surgery. I've had so many Xrays since May when the arm broke I should be glowing in the dark by now!