#pyncheon x

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We have lost a dear friend. Pikerel, the hen above, was killed by a predator that got into the chicken coop. She died protecting her daughter, Bumble Chickskin (seen above riding on her mom as a very smol chick).

We have had Pickerel and her sister Pumpkinseed for 10 years, they were hatched out on this property and have been exemplary hens. Pik was always the leader. She and Pumpkinseed laid an egg 5 years ago (don't know which hen did the actual laying) but they shared the brooding, hatching and raising of Bumble and the three have been inseparable for the last 5 years.

The coop can be repaired, but Pikerel can never be replaced. Bumble, Punkin, and I are heartbroken.

Punkin, Bumble and Pikerel ready for bed. Goodnight, Pik, you will be sorely missed. <3

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Nevar and Bumble (below) when the rains finally stopped.

Digging for worms was quite messy.

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Bumble Chickskin

"You still here?"

Bumble likes their privacy.

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The first snow fell on Fort Featherly last night, and Pickerel and her family knew what it was.

“Well, it’s back. Ugh. Where’d I put my boots?”

But this is the first winter for the Ameraucanas, the Creves and the Pyncheons.

“WTF????!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

“What’s all this white stuff?”

“Nope! Nope! Nope! Nope!”

The flock of Featherly spent much of their time inside the Bunk today and made a number of verbal complaints to the Management about the outdoor accommodations.

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Ku, feeling a bit nervous in the vicinity of Bumble Chickskin the Magnificent.

Of course, Ku is generally a bit nervous no matter what is happening. She lacks a bit in self confidence. (She is very sweet, though.)