Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[ValerieJ]

Not hatching chicks here, but I'm all set up to go pick out some chicks. I think it's time to add to the flock. I need to have enough hens to bring Cooper back in. If there are enough of them, maybe the two roosters can get along. That's my hope anyway.

On a sad note, DH finally decided it was time to put the little leghorn down. She has been suffering with ascites for a couple months and I've wanted him to do this for a while. She was in very poor shape today, so he sent her off to chicken heaven. It's so sad, but it was so necessary. I know you are all very fond of leghorns, but this last year, losing one by one, has been way too heartbreaking for me.

I will enjoy going out there so much again, now that I don't have that sad reminder. To me, it is best to put them down sooner than later. I never want them to suffer. DH didn't think she was really, until today.

 

[featherhead007]

Dakota is keeping me company for tonight. She’s been vocalizing to share my dinner with her. I told her NO! Not tonight. Her crop is already the size of a baseball ️.
I swear, if I was eating spark plugs, she’d want to eat them too, and ask me for brake fluid for drink!

 

[featherhead007]

Not hatching chicks here, but I'm all set up to go pick out some chicks. I think it's time to add to the flock. I need to have enough hens to bring Cooper back in. If there are enough of them, maybe the two roosters can get along. That's my hope anyway.

On a sad note, DH finally decided it was time to put the little leghorn down. She has been suffering with ascites for a couple months and I've wanted him to do this for a while. She was in very poor shape today, so he sent her off to chicken heaven. It's so sad, but it was so necessary. I know you are all very fond of leghorns, but this last year, losing one by one, has been way too heartbreaking for me.

I will enjoy going out there so much again, now that I don't have that sad reminder. To me, it is best to put them down sooner than later. I never want them to suffer. DH didn't think she was really, until today.

So sorry you had to lose her. Sending you love and prayers

 

[knoturavggrl]

Not hatching chicks here, but I'm all set up to go pick out some chicks. I think it's time to add to the flock. I need to have enough hens to bring Cooper back in. If there are enough of them, maybe the two roosters can get along. That's my hope anyway.

On a sad note, DH finally decided it was time to put the little leghorn down. She has been suffering with ascites for a couple months and I've wanted him to do this for a while. She was in very poor shape today, so he sent her off to chicken heaven. It's so sad, but it was so necessary. I know you are all very fond of leghorns, but this last year, losing one by one, has been way too heartbreaking for me.

I will enjoy going out there so much again, now that I don't have that sad reminder. To me, it is best to put them down sooner than later. I never want them to suffer. DH didn't think she was really, until today.

I am sorry, it’s always hard to lose animals. You did right by her

 

[Ponypoor]

I have some chicks hatching right now. My first hatch is in the barn (about 3wks old already) and my second is hatching. My third will be in the Easter hatch-along. Is anyone else joining the Easter hatch-along?

Sorry I haven't posted pictures, when I try to get them off my phone I can't seem to get it to work. I can't find the picture. I can find photos that I took a month ago but not the chick photos, which is weird.

I can’t wait to see them Hopefully your phone gets straightened out

 

[Ponypoor]

Not hatching chicks here, but I'm all set up to go pick out some chicks. I think it's time to add to the flock. I need to have enough hens to bring Cooper back in. If there are enough of them, maybe the two roosters can get along. That's my hope anyway.

On a sad note, DH finally decided it was time to put the little leghorn down. She has been suffering with ascites for a couple months and I've wanted him to do this for a while. She was in very poor shape today, so he sent her off to chicken heaven. It's so sad, but it was so necessary. I know you are all very fond of leghorns, but this last year, losing one by one, has been way too heartbreaking for me.

I will enjoy going out there so much again, now that I don't have that sad reminder. To me, it is best to put them down sooner than later. I never want them to suffer. DH didn't think she was really, until today.

Oh I am so sorry for your loss it’s very hard having pets at tiMrs.

 

[bgmathteach]

I will see if I have any better photos but you can kind of see on this one of Maggie.
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Oooh, that is a wall-worthy photo of Maggie Please enter it in this year's calendar contest!

I bet it would make a great jigsaw puzzle!

 

[ValerieJ]

So sorry you had to lose her. Sending you love and prayers

Thanks. It's such a hard thing to do. Such a hard day. Don't mean to be depressing, but it's just hard.

 

[ValerieJ]

I am sorry, it’s always hard to lose animals. You did right by her

Thank you so much. Always hard.

 

[ValerieJ]

Oh I am so sorry for your loss it’s very hard having pets at tiMrs.

Thanks.....you all are bringing tears to my eyes. I so appreciate all the support!!!