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    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    I've employed some help with the taming of the chicks. Goose and Gryffyn are such trusting girls that they have allowed handling of their chicks without too much stress. Goose allowed me to handle Homer without fuss from day 1 which is why I think Homer is farther along with socialization...
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    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    It's official. Goose's little man is Homer. I was outside sitting after releasing them and fed them. Goose walked by with him and I said "Hi, Homie" as they strolled past. He hopped up in my lap, too see if I had more food to offer. He chose his name though. This is the first time he has...
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    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    I still do not know what I am dealing with. I will have a live trap curtesy of the neighbors in front of me delivered by Wednesday at the latest. It will not be big enough to catch a coyote but would handle a large raccoon. I am paranoid now knowing both have been in the yard. I've almost...
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    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    Maybe Maximus. One of George's nicknames was Georgimas. Max could be a good strong name fitting for a future big boy.
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    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    If I keep him, he has some strong names behind him and his would need to be fitting. Great-Grandpa Drumstick, Grandpa Bubba and Daddy George. A name will come to me. Rosie and Michael get zero say in this one. I've not called him anything out loud. In my mind though 2 have been floating around...
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    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    Juice, Georgina and no name. Juice has color already in the comb. It is still small, but the color is starting. Maybe wattles getting ready to pop as well. I'm also starting to think he is splash like his sister. That grey is new, as in the last week new. Georgina is my only hope for a...
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    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    I can see that working for the silkies and the cochins. The rest of my flock are fliers though. I will need something covered to keep them in. I will look into it. Maybe Lowes will carry something similar.
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    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    I have to get pictures. I've just not been up to bringing out the camera. Juice is a boy I'm sure now. Pop of color in the comb this early does not lie. It's not much of a comb yet, but the color tells the truth. I'd love to be wrong and Juice be a pullet, I just do not think I am. I'm at a...
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    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    Good morning everyone. I am tired. I tried a new method last night of sitting out on the front porch and listening for the chickens to go off. All was silent. I honestly thought I was dealing with a coyote, and after talking to my next door neighbor now I'm not sure. She came up yesterday and...
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    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    It is with a heavy heart that I have to share this news. I needed a few days to process it and come to terms. Rest in Peace.. My nosey Dottie My beautiful Spot And the one that possibly hurts most of all. Rest in Peace my beloved, brave, dear sweet George. I worked Monday and Tuesday. Our...
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    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    I tolerate Raven's behavior because 99% of the time she is a sweet hen. Asserting her dominance though, if a squabble breaks out she can stop it with a glare. Space wise. My yard is half a acre. They also have full access to the hillside and creek behind my house and they use it freely. That...
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    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    I see there is a debate going on about pecking order. I will throw my observations in. Backstory, beside the silkies currently, my flock is a total free range flock. They have the yard, creek and hillside behind my house and they use it all, especially the hillside. Until this spring my...
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    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    I hope he has a full recovery and Karma to visit whoever did the horrible thing to him. I want to suggest a product called Rooster Booster to you for vitamins. I have not had to use it, but, it is highly recommended from people around me who I try not to associate with. I do not condone in any...
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    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    Good afternoon everyone. We found out yesterday that the diner was going to be closed today and tomorrow giving us a 3 day weekend. It was last minute but mom decided to take Grandpa to Maryland. He has not been back up there since 2021 when his last brother died. The covid restrictions were...
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    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    Ok, yes, worry a little bit for those first few days. I misread and thought PITA had successfully raised chicks in the past. From the video's you posted this morning they all seem to be doing very well with them.
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