If you've ever thought chickens couldn't have personalities, let me introduce you to Hillary Fluff—our resident diva, snack enthusiast, and honorary farm ambassador. Known affectionately as Hill, Fluff Butt, or the more regal Hillary Von Flufferton, this little white fluff ball is proof that being different makes you extra special.
Hillary Fluff came into our lives as a Tractor Supply chick with what some might call a "design flaw" but what we prefer to call "extra charm." She was born with a congenital condition called cross beak, or scissor beak, which means her upper and lower beaks don't quite line up. Picture the chicken equivalent of an overenthusiastic Picasso sketch, and you’ve got the idea. While this malformation can make eating and drinking a bit of a challenge, Hillary Fluff has turned it into her very own superpower—because who needs symmetry when you're fabulous?
Most breeders would have overlooked Hillary Fluff or culled her due to her condition. Cross beak can be caused by genetics, trauma, or even how a chick is positioned in the egg. It’s not something that can be fixed, but with a little extra care and a lot of love, chicks with cross beak can live full, happy lives. And let me tell you, this little chicken was determined to thrive. She was the smallest chick in the bin, but her personality? Oh, it was already larger than life.
From day one, Hillary Fluff made it clear she was no ordinary chicken. She quickly grew into the floofy masterpiece she is today, fluffing her way into everyone’s hearts. Despite her unique beak, Hillary eats and drinks like a pro—and don’t even try to out-snack her. The sound of a treat bag is her personal call to action. Need to bribe her? Snacks. Need her to pose for a photo? Snacks. Want to experience the joy of a fluffy chicken running at full speed? You guessed it: snacks.
But Hillary Fluff isn’t just about snacks (although they are her love language). She’s also the ultimate people chicken. Kids on the farm adore her, and she adores them right back. She loves being held, petted, and carried around like the royalty she knows she is. And let’s be honest, no one can resist her majesticness.
Sure, her beak might not be "standard issue," but Hillary Fluff doesn’t let that stop her. She’s a reminder that sometimes the things that make us different are the things that make us shine brightest. Whether she’s running to greet us, accepting head scratches with regal grace, or proudly strutting her stuff, Hillary Fluff lives her life with a zest that inspires everyone around her.
So here’s to Hillary Fluff: the fluffiest, sassiest, and coolest chicken on the farm. She’s living proof that even if life hands you a crooked beak, you can still rule the roost.
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