Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

Let's Make it 3

3 nights in a row

 

[Ponypoor]

Let's Make it 3

3 nights in a row
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Awesome!

 

[Grandma The Chicken]

Twofer
I think we all know who seems to like that pole more.

 

[Grandma The Chicken]

Peep, peep, peep and more peep!
She is cute but she is a brat!View attachment 4128162

I've had my fair share of those. And still do!
Can't seem to catch a break...

 

[BY Bob]

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.

Oh no!

 

[BY Bob]

OOOh, look at those gams! So leggy!

Polish do have gams for days.

 

[BY Bob]

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)

You are very wise.

 

[BY Bob]

Twofer Tuesday (Porcini and Nyx)View attachment 4128144

Those are great names!

 

[BY Bob]

& then you can post it on PONY SUNDAY...

Polish can't see!!! | BackYard Chickens

No respect, no respect at all.

 

[BY Bob]

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Gorgeous chook