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  1. ChicoryBlue

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    Oh what sad news! I’m really sorry. She was a mainstay here on FBA. Many of us remember when she came to you! Such a gregarious personality among your gang there, she certainly made an impression on me in her short time here on earth. 2.5 years is young. The leghorn genes are ubiquitous, they...
  2. ChicoryBlue

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    Yes the new Pro ladder is so much better! I ordered an additional one to retro-fit the Cube. Yes mucho $$$ and that’s really unwarranted for some things! It’s too bad because much of it is made well. Beyond their cost and profits I think they want it pricey to add to the perceived value.
  3. ChicoryBlue

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    Some chickens here are real sweepers (Tedi, Shehnai) and the rat-proof treadle feeder works really well, wasn’t hard to train the Bigs on, haven’t trained the Littles yet. The Omlet feeder is surprisingly good at containing feed if it’s not filled to the brim, there’s no spilled feed. The lip is...
  4. ChicoryBlue

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    Maybe if all alone she could be a house chicken and live with you!
  5. ChicoryBlue

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    My internet has been troublesome for a few days so I haven't been on...lots to catch up! Haven't seen any thumpings at all in several days. Unless they are already together, which is happening a lot now, Hazel will run to one or more BO's and Shehnai won't go further after her once she's...
  6. ChicoryBlue

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    You could also feminize the end in some way, like Geronima. But to me, Geronimo is a singularly great name. It doesn’t necessarily need the bearer to be male, and she embodied that name immediately. So until she tells you differently, I’d stick with it!
  7. ChicoryBlue

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    The hens here have a technique of standing with the back foot holding down the treadle and one foot in front of the treadle. The pullets and Mr. Shehnai have interest in the feeder here but haven’t tried it yet. Because of my construction I have only one feeder set up. Will be setting the other...
  8. ChicoryBlue

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    Here’s a Buckeye classic trait if you ever get a chance to handle Bucky: a slate bar in the underdown. Possibly you can see this if you find a discarded molt feather. Most Buckeyes have this but it is not guaranteed in the lighter colored / hatchery lines, but technically it should be there...
  9. ChicoryBlue

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    Is G. big enough to reach it though, or is the camera distorting the distance?
  10. ChicoryBlue

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    Remember that a bunch of avian respiratory illnesses remain at a low level and are still contagious even though symptoms subside. If they haven't brought in other chickens recently they could have brought it in on their clothing or shoes from visiting other farms or shows, or it came in from...
  11. ChicoryBlue

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    Thank you for this in-depth analysis, even if partial speculation. I won't hesitate to ask more questions or post further observations!
  12. ChicoryBlue

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    I didn't know roos mature sooner, thank you! Good idea about the run-aviary door, yes I can do that. Maybe not needed yet? There haven't been any squawks or shrieks this morning! Maybe for now it's mostly going to occur later in the day. I've been up before the doors open, and just checked the...
  13. ChicoryBlue

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    I was thinking this would be worrying to read for you! Hugs back for your anticipatory / planning worry! 17 weeks old exactly (given Hatch Day is June 2). The BO’s generally beat him back weeks ago as he has been chasing and playing with and testing everyone for a long time, so there aren’t...
  14. ChicoryBlue

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    Oh I really sympathize with this prospect! Have you plans for when you’re down to two? Would you keep just one alone? I’ve thought about what should happen if can’t care for the gang here, or if I died, having a plan for where they should or could go, as DH is increasingly enjoying the chickens...
  15. ChicoryBlue

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    Helpful! Question - what do you mean in this last sentence?
  16. ChicoryBlue

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    The loss of a flock member is traumatizing, and so egg laying can slow down for a bit while everyone recovers.
  17. ChicoryBlue

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    Wow that dark hen has some great blue tints in the light! What a pretty egg, too!
  18. ChicoryBlue

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    Sorry for the long post but I do have pictures! Big deal here - Shehnai is officially in the Idiot phase. Long story short, there's been ninja fighting and chasing here; Shehnai is going after Hazel, who is losing the fights now and is running. I did not see this coming, that he would be...
  19. ChicoryBlue

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    I was looking up vaccines for MG too just yesterday, but I didn’t get far into it. I noticed My Pet Chicken vaccinates their started pullets for MG when I clicked through an email just to look at pullets….But they don’t offer it for their day-olds, maybe because it needs to be two shots?
  20. ChicoryBlue

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    Caption contest, yes! It’s a fascinator!
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