Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[ChicoryBlue]

Everyone, I have some really really sad news. This doesn't explain why I was gone for a few days, this literally happened today. This is hard to believe and I'm not lying but Grandma has left us. She might've had breathing problems but I'm not so sure. I just came home and my mom showed me where Grandma was. I thought she was hiding in a new spot from the sun, but no. She told me Grandma died. She didn't make it to May. My heart feels heavy and I feel sick to my stomach. I was really hoping she'll make it to her 10th birthday, but no. I'll never have another chicken like her. Good bye, Grandma. I don't think I'll ever get over this. Here are the last few pictures of her. Yesterday, we got new baby chicks and they are starting to annoy me now that Grandma is gone.
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She lived a great life with you! RIP Grandma. I don’t think we ever “get over” losses, but we learn to adjust and live with them. Keep remembering the good things. As time passes and you work to find joy in other places and chickens, the pain for her loss will eventually not be as heavy. You will always have her in your memories, and some of those are shared with others too. She lives on in your heart.

 

[Ponypoor]

Two fers

 

[SimpleJenn]

I just wish kiddo wasn't the one finding the dead chicks every time. She was so excited to say hi to the chicky babies this morning.

 

[Ponypoor]

I just wish kiddo wasn't the one finding the dead chicks every time. She was so excited to say hi to the chicky babies this morning.

Awwww so sad

 

[Ponypoor]

Couple more two fer…. Couldn’t find them in the paddocks! They are hanging out at the barn, black flies likely bugging them.

Two grey girls

 

[bgmathteach]

Some time during the night or early morning Snuggles the chick died. I don't know what from, she had no visible injuries. Maybe she fell off of something and broke her neck. The other 9 chicks are seemingly healthy and alright.

Of course, it is always the friendly/closest to our hearts ones.

 

[bgmathteach]

2fer Tuesday

Here's a fun 2fer

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OOOh, look at those gams! So leggy!

 

[bgmathteach]

I just wish kiddo wasn't the one finding the dead chicks every time. She was so excited to say hi to the chicky babies this morning.

I know this is hard on her. I always had morning chores on our family farm (because my older sister could never get her butt out of bed in the morning!). So, 95% of the time, I found the dead animals in the morning. It was hard, and I would cry - but I don't think it permanently scarred me because I was allowed to grieve (well, at least mom let me...and since Dad worked long hours and was gone by 5am - he wasn't there to chastize me!).

My suggestion:
Give your kiddo lots of support, let her grieve in her own way, allow her to 'bury the chick/give a funeral' if she needs - and also encourage her to give lovings to the other chicks, as they still need her love and attention. The latter is good for them (they are probably grieving, too), and a good distraction from her sorrow for her.

Death is, unfortunately, a very hard thing to deal with at any age - but if you are able to give her good coping skills now, they will stay with her for the rest of her life!
(Please give one of these hugs to kiddo for me)

 

[knoturavggrl]

Some time during the night or early morning Snuggles the chick died. I don't know what from, she had no visible injuries. Maybe she fell off of something and broke her neck. The other 9 chicks are seemingly healthy and alright.

I am sorry, . We know it happens but it always hurts.

 

[featherhead007]

Peep, peep, peep and more peep!
She is cute but she is a brat!