Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[fuentemoon]

We have had a few glorious days this week

 

[janiedoe]

Bernie is very tall. She has very long legs and always stands very erect. A smaller chicken like Piglet can (and indeed has) walked under Bernie between her legs, and she can easily eat scraps off the top of my side table which is a bit over 18" high (everyone else jumps up on the table).

When I finally summoned up the courage to weigh her I was surprised that she didn't weigh more. She is only 5.5lbs.

I think the long legs may have been why she had the paralysis issue when she was a chick - she was growing her leg nerves faster than her supplies of vitamin B2 could keep up!

Tax: Pictures of a young and very leggy Bernie. After her recovery I was so excited she could walk I kept taking pictures of her legs!

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Beautiful! More chicken envy on my part

 

[RoyalChick]

She is gorgeous! Chicken envy!

Awwww. I won’t tell her you said that because she is plenty full of herself already!

 

[CCsGarden]

I'm very sorry for your loss

Thanks!

The music is perfect!

Wow. Wow.

it came out so good!
I'm planing my next bake sale! sold a cake and pumpkin roll last week!

 

[CCsGarden]

Hope you feel better soon.

thanks! Finally feel better! my cough went down and I got my sleep!

 

[Desertvalleychickens]

made a lamb cake!!
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Amazing work of art!

 

[Desertvalleychickens]

The music is perfect!

Thanks!

 

[Desertvalleychickens]

FBA synopsis
13 to 20 April.
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The link to last week's synopsis.

@BY Bob
Friday 19, is the anniversary of Lilly's passing. Bybob is commemorating all week, with some of his most loved videos and memories of her. Enjoy the wonderful stories !
First, a respected leader in action.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27661563
Setting a new Christmas tradition :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27663728
Lilly's roosting book of war :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27666327
Some epic chase story and a true friendship :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27670595
And to close this beautiful tribute, the famous Thanksgiving legend, and some beautiful pictures of a dear friend.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27671761
The fight for Lilly's succession and Aurora's current reign did not happen without severe competition :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27672477
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@BeastBaby
Are these cuties really all boys ?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27661073
Varying opinions on the subject, the most optimistic being Rebecca :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27663022
Fez mug :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27663345
Tuefers : Perry meets bananas !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27665779
One week old and already spicy :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27668336
Thirsty Thursday :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27669485
Two pinwheels :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27671106
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Cc's garden
We are all sad to learn that Philomena passed during her sleep. Some of her last pictures of her :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27664024

Twofer
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27668257
Lovely food and chicken pics
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27670278
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@ChicoryBlue :
Spud... sleeps on spud !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27658728
Very informative post about cakes... and brooders :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27665093
Good job : the french drain is working to keep the run dry !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27660093
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@Desertvalleychickens
Free ranging video after two rainy days :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27660278
Twofer :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27665140
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@featherhead007
Came home to very sad news. Two of the five chicks gifted by the pastor have passed.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27663475
The three remaining terrors will warm his heart :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27665074
Jaffar's torment ...
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27669129
And....Surprise!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27669576
The whole new tribe :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27669731
The cutest blurry cheeks
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27669942
Brooder heat issue
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27671581
All those on FBA who had been satisfied with the brooders they used gave recommendations ; some had no issue with the same model. It's possible that the auto-switch off was the problem or a defective unit.
He came up with a temporary solution that seems satisfying.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27672482
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@goldenfingers gave some mixed news after a long silence :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27671675
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@Grandma The Chicken
Move it antics !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27668561
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@janiedoe
One fluffy buttock :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27672922
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@knoturavggrl :
The lone chick has company !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27657665
And a chicken math lesson.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27657700
The small chick, unfortunately, hatched with an eye bulge. It is not totally certain it will survive.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27660493
A rather good update :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27662643
Chicks pics, and more news :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27670246
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@LhickenChicken
That is a lot of chicken
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27657680
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@lightm
Tuefers :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27665016
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@Marie2020
Muddy princess !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27668575
Sunny princess
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27671605
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@notabitail
We are sorry for the loss of Philomena ; she will be missed.

The wonderful story of the cockerel and the brave hen.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27672653
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@Ponypoor
Mr P is still harassed
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27662893
Sad story of a mallard duck loosing it's mate.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27664588
Thirsty Thursday :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27668593
The niece hatching plan takes form.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27669825
Puddle party night fever- the place to be !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27670355
Hilarious photo...MY place !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27672806
Fluffy laid an egg !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27673937
What's up with Tippy ?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27673951
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@RebeccaBoyd
Honouring By Bob's Lilly :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27664645
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@RoyalChick
Mugshot Monday, and "breaking" broody Tassel.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27661803
Piglet mugs.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27662502
At least Tassels is eating strawberries...
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27662963
But more seriously, how and when to test if she has snapped out of it ?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27663087
Two tuefers:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27663553
Breakfast in bed :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27663738
How much does Bernie weigh ?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27664460
And what a special chicken
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27665148
Back in jail for Tassel.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27668703
The minute of truth ?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27672566
Tadaam....
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27673569
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@rural mouse
Winds of change for Cheetah ?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27661419
Mugs :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27663121
Will it ever be spring fo real ?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27668802
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@SimpleJenn
Trying an ice pack to break broody Morinth.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27658027
The nest boxes are almost done.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27659979
Cute Morinth having some cheese danish.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27663988
Morinth is hospitalised !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27671992
And in broody jail.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27673162

Thanks for the synopsis!

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

It seems we have another enabler in our midst!

The world is full of enablers, some where you least expect it.

I have 3 broody hens plus a incubator. I have been good this year, no chicks. I finally got the chance to meet one of my newest neighbors. They have lived in the subdivision 2 months now, but they both work during the day. All I knew from a distance was it is a older man and woman with what I thought to be a Goldendoodle. Yes I noticed right away they had a big dog and was worried about it at first. Good people, dog is contained and only barks when someone is outside and it is out. I was out with mom loading up the truck to take off some stuff to the dump that was too big for the garbage people to take when I spot him pull in and start unloading some landscaping timbers. I sent Rosie in for a dozen eggs. If you live near me, while the girls are laying good you get all the eggs you want no charge. There are 12 houses in our subdivision, 9 of them take eggs, 10 now. Walked up and introduced myself and offered him the eggs which he was happy to accept. We did have a little argument over him wanting to pay for them but I won. I comment that the flower beds looked great and he starts talking about how his wife was in heaven having a place to be able to landscape and plant flowers and garden. Side note, veggies are being planted soon, they also are going to take a bucket or two of manure to fertilize. Then he drops the bombshell I was not expecting. He starts out with my chickens are beautiful. Thank you. Do I ever let them have bitties as he called them. He has a 4 year old grandson who loves to look at them when he visits and is all the time hollering at my chickens from the porch. He was hoping I would have chicks at some point so his grandson could see and possibly hold a baby chicken. I laughed and told him no chicks yet this year, I am holding off until my silkie lays. I did tell him when his grandson visits to bring him down. If he wants to see and hold a chicken I have plenty he can hold or feed out of his hand.

Enablers I tell you, they sneak up on you when you least expect it.

 

[RoyalChick]

The world is full of enablers, some where you least expect it.

I have 3 broody hens plus a incubator. I have been good this year, no chicks. I finally got the chance to meet one of my newest neighbors. They have lived in the subdivision 2 months now, but they both work during the day. All I knew from a distance was it is a older man and woman with what I thought to be a Goldendoodle. Yes I noticed right away they had a big dog and was worried about it at first. Good people, dog is contained and only barks when someone is outside and it is out. I was out with mom loading up the truck to take off some stuff to the dump that was too big for the garbage people to take when I spot him pull in and start unloading some landscaping timbers. I sent Rosie in for a dozen eggs. If you live near me, while the girls are laying good you get all the eggs you want no charge. There are 12 houses in our subdivision, 9 of them take eggs, 10 now. Walked up and introduced myself and offered him the eggs which he was happy to accept. We did have a little argument over him wanting to pay for them but I won. I comment that the flower beds looked great and he starts talking about how his wife was in heaven having a place to be able to landscape and plant flowers and garden. Side note, veggies are being planted soon, they also are going to take a bucket or two of manure to fertilize. Then he drops the bombshell I was not expecting. He starts out with my chickens are beautiful. Thank you. Do I ever let them have bitties as he called them. He has a 4 year old grandson who loves to look at them when he visits and is all the time hollering at my chickens from the porch. He was hoping I would have chicks at some point so his grandson could see and possibly hold a baby chicken. I laughed and told him no chicks yet this year, I am holding off until my silkie lays. I did tell him when his grandson visits to bring him down. If he wants to see and hold a chicken I have plenty he can hold or feed out of his hand.

Enablers I tell you, they sneak up on you when you least expect it.

How wonderful!