RIP
RIP at Alektorophobia is a file of 5 stories. The newest of them: “So long, brave roo: our feathered friend who kept his flock safe”, “A fowl farewell to Butterbaby, gone too soon from the coop”, and “My heart's still clucking: my old tom turkey left before I could say goodbye”. Goodbye to a true protector. Oh, Butterbaby. Chickens. Everything there is to know about chickens and the fear of them. The list below is every RIP story on Alektorophobia, newest first.
So long, brave roo: our feathered friend who kept his flock safe
Goodbye to a true protector. Saying so long to a brave roo who kept his flock safe is never easy, and this post hits right in the feels. He kept all his ladies safe, which is the mark of a top-tier feathered friend. We love a good roo story, even when it's a tough goodbye. It's a reminder that these clucky characters aren't just farm animals, they're guardians with serious personality. If you've ever had a rooster pull a fast one on you, you might relate to our piece on "Our rooster's wheezing mid-molt: gapeworm déjà vu or fowl play." Sometimes their heroics come with a side of weirdness. Rest easy, brave guy. You earned your rest.
A fowl farewell to Butterbaby, gone too soon from the coop
Oh, Butterbaby. That little feathered friend with the big personality, gone too soon from the coop, and it just doesn't feel right. Losing her suddenly yesterday leaves a hole that no amount of scratch grains can fill. For those of us who followed her cluck-tastic adventures here, seeing her final montage of photos is both heartwarming and heartbreaking. She was clearly a star, and ZypherofWind gave her the farewell she deserved. It's moments like these that remind us why we love our quirky, maddening, wonderful chickens so much. If you need a lighter palate cleanser, our "Cluck-tastic 24/7 Livestream" over at Peckington Square might offer some cheerful peeping to lift your spirits.
My heart's still clucking: my old tom turkey left before I could say goodbye
Losing Hank that fast is the kind of fowl play that leaves you breathless. You did everything right, clean water, proper feed, a spacious pen, and still, two hours after noticing something was off, he was gone. That's the gut-wrenching reality of keeping birds, even when they're purely beloved pets. The suddenness is the scariest part, and worrying about Brandy now is entirely natural. While I can't diagnose from here, sudden passing without symptoms often points to something internal, like a heart issue or a rapid toxin. You gave him a wonderful life, and that matters. For more on mysterious bird ailments, our piece on "Dry Fowl Pox or Pecking Panic?" might offer some clarity. My heart clucks for your family today.
Cluck-tastic goodbyes to the hens with the sweetest temperaments.
There's something about an old hen with a good disposition that just gets you right in the heart. Big mama and the other old ladies I used to have, gone but not forgotten from 2021 to 2023, they had the absolute best temperament. You know, the kind of calm that makes you forget they're also professional feathery chaos agents. It's a real loss when they go, but honestly, I'd take a broody glare over a mean peck any day. That sweet nature is a rare gem in the coop. It reminds me of that piece we did on our fluffy chicks hatching, all those gentle personalities showing up early. Big mama set the bar, and she'll be clucked about fondly.
Heat claimed our 8.6-pound chocolate lady, but her tiny eggs remain egg-citing
Well, Peggy was a Chocolate Orpington, and she tipped the scales at 8.6 pounds after she crossed the rainbow bridge. That's a big, beautiful lady who left us way too soon. It's a real kick in the shins when the heat gets one of our feathered friends, especially one who gave us those tiny, perfect cream eggs. Losing a chicken is never easy, but losing one with such a quiet, gentle presence stings a little extra. We're sending all our cluck-tastic love to you and your flock today. She sounded like a true gem, and it's clear she was so loved. For more stories about the ups and downs of backyard life, you might enjoy our piece on "Chickens Got Her Good!