Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

Only Sadness

Joy passed away this morning in my arms. She was not even 6 months old.

In tribute, here is a video of her eating from my hand for the first time only 3 weeks ago.

 

[BY Bob]

Well, in young cockerels, I've heard crowing, 2, I think, and seen a wing shuffle from Jax. I saw a chase from Mortimer today...might have caught it on this video. Chia was NOT impressed, and he didn't catch so much as a feather. Tuff has seemed to take over as boss roo for the moment. Cheetah is finishing up his moult, but hanging with the ladies again. Whiskey is mostly staying off alone (Pear near him) as his moult is hitting him hard this year. His head has been a mass of pins for the last week minimum. Still no young'ens crowing on camera.

It just never goes old. Tell me, why do you try to use only the small door? Thus time they through the whole door open on you.

 

[bgmathteach]

Aww. I haven't felt so social lately, that's all... I think it's the seasonal depression. So mostly I'm just here quietly reading through threads and stuff. But I'm okay. Thank you for checking up on me, I appreciate it!

My girls are doing well though! Poor things are officially stuck in the run until spring, and they're not happy with me about it. I think if they realized how often the hawks are watching them from the skies and trees lately, they would understand. Or, quite probably, they do know but don't care

I've seen the same big red-tail half a dozen times the past few days, and she's always watching the chooks when I see her. Yesterday I think she got frustrated with me, because she was circling overhead and when she saw me she flew off, came back a minute later, saw I was still there, and screeched 3 times before flying off again.

Have 3 of the girls. Magrat is in the nest box.
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Great perching/jungle gym for them!!! And it is so gratifying (for me at least) when they seem to like/use something after my efforts!

 

[bgmathteach]

Only Sadness

Joy passed away this morning in my arms. She was not even 6 months old.

In tribute, here is a video of her eating from my hand for the first time only 3 weeks ago.

I am so very sorry for you and Rose!!!

 

[RoyalChick]

Only Sadness

Joy passed away this morning in my arms. She was not even 6 months old.

In tribute, here is a video of her eating from my hand for the first time only 3 weeks ago.

So very, very sad.

 

[rural mouse]

Only Sadness

Joy passed away this morning in my arms. She was not even 6 months old.

In tribute, here is a video of her eating from my hand for the first time only 3 weeks ago.

 

[rural mouse]

It just never goes old. Tell me, why do you try to use only the small door? Thus time they through the whole door open on you.

So I have the habit set when the weather really gets cold...and don't forget to unlatch the little door....but I have to open the big anyway so I can go in with food and water....hmmm.....going to ponder this a bit.

 

[RoyalChick]

So I have the habit set when the weather really gets cold...and don't forget to unlatch the little door....but I have to open the big anyway so I can go in with food and water....hmmm.....going to ponder this a bit.

I also have a big door and a little door (side by side) and I use the little door to keep some heat in.
I open the people door to go in and do feed and water but close it behind me and leave the little door open so they can come and go.
Also on a day like today I think it significantly reduces the wind blowing inside.
I am even trying to think of ways to reduce the draft through the little door but haven’t come up with anything quite yet.

 

[Ponypoor]

Only Sadness

Joy passed away this morning in my arms. She was not even 6 months old.

In tribute, here is a video of her eating from my hand for the first time only 3 weeks ago.

I am crying - oh the unjustness of it. Sad, mad, furious at those who don’t keep such good care for their chooks like you do and send sick birds out to develop sickness. Gives us heartbreak


I am sad for Joy, but I am so very sad for you and Rose- huge hugs to both of you

 

[Ponypoor]

Only Sadness

Joy passed away this morning in my arms. She was not even 6 months old.

In tribute, here is a video of her eating from my hand for the first time only 3 weeks ago.

Actually Bob I am furious, just plain furious that people don’t care enough to keep their birds well. Then you and I reap the benefits of their carelessness. Yes furious.

But huge hugs to you and Rose.