Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Shadrach]

Next Hen in the Pool

I was outside with them putting fencing around Maleficent's flowers in an attempt to keep them from eating them all while improving the look of the yard. Something spooked Phyllis and she decided to fly the width of the pool, she was very close to making it but for reason dropped to fast and missed the landing. She was a good 5 feet up in the air. It could be that a gust of wind hit her just as she was landing. No matter why, she wound up in the pool.

She actually paddled pretty well and quickly reached the edge and tried to fly out. Sadly she could not make it.
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So I scooped her up and took her inside to dry off.
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I let her hang out inside to continue drying off for a while.

I'm not sure that the critter ladder is going to help much with the chickens unless they happen to fall in next to it. Phyllis was on the other side of pool. There was no way she would end up at the critter ladder alive.

I just don't understand how she can see where she's going!

 

[Shadrach]

This is Lock. I have mentioned before that to the best of my knowledge she hasn't laid an egg. Her sister Rivit has been laying for quite a while now.
Lock also crows from time to time. Not quite full on but crowing none the less. Neither Punch nor Mag attempt to mate with her that I've seen.
Another strange thing is Mag is very protective of her, much more so than I've seen with any other hen. I was taking pictures and while she wasn't disturbed by my presence Mag came over to keep an eye on her and me. I've seen him do this a number of times now. Lock it seems is senior to her sister Rivit. I only became aware of this a few days ago when I saw Lock tell Rivit off her getting in her way when eating.
To my eyes she has the same visual appeal as her mother Bracket and it seems she is just as odd.

 

[featherhead007]

Thank goodness no real harm done. Except I imagine, to dignity!
The critter ladder is really for frogs and such like.
I don’t know why hens fly into the pool - I don’t imagine that wild birds do (apart from the ducks of course). They are like Kamikazi pilots.

But she tried to make it! I'm glad daddy was there to save her!

 

[Ribh]

This is Lock. I have mentioned before that to the best of my knowledge she hasn't laid an egg. Her sister Rivit has been laying for quite a while now.
Lock also crows from time to time. Not quite full on but crowing none the less. Neither Punch nor Mag attempt to mate with her that I've seen.
Another strange thing is Mag is very protective of her, much more so than I've seen with any other hen. I was taking pictures and while she wasn't disturbed by my presence Mag came over to keep an eye on her and me. I've seen him do this a number of times now. Lock it seems is senior to her sister Rivit. I only became aware of this a few days ago when I saw Lock tell Rivit off her getting in her way when eating.
To my eyes she has the same visual appeal as her mother Bracket and it seems she is just as odd.

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That is one super gorgeous looking hen you have there, Shad!

 

[MaryJanet]

This is Lock. I have mentioned before that to the best of my knowledge she hasn't laid an egg. Her sister Rivit has been laying for quite a while now.
Lock also crows from time to time. Not quite full on but crowing none the less. Neither Punch nor Mag attempt to mate with her that I've seen.
Another strange thing is Mag is very protective of her, much more so than I've seen with any other hen. I was taking pictures and while she wasn't disturbed by my presence Mag came over to keep an eye on her and me. I've seen him do this a number of times now. Lock it seems is senior to her sister Rivit. I only became aware of this a few days ago when I saw Lock tell Rivit off her getting in her way when eating.
To my eyes she has the same visual appeal as her mother Bracket and it seems she is just as odd.

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Lock's an extraordinary hen. I wonder if the incidence of non-laying hens has ever been measured. I'm beginning to wonder if Ivy will turn out the same. She's 24-26 weeks old and no eggs yet. I can't estimate her age better than that.

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

Next Hen in the Pool

I was outside with them putting fencing around Maleficent's flowers in an attempt to keep them from eating them all while improving the look of the yard. Something spooked Phyllis and she decided to fly the width of the pool, she was very close to making it but for reason dropped to fast and missed the landing. She was a good 5 feet up in the air. It could be that a gust of wind hit her just as she was landing. No matter why, she wound up in the pool.

She actually paddled pretty well and quickly reached the edge and tried to fly out. Sadly she could not make it.
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So I scooped her up and took her inside to dry off.
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I let her hang out inside to continue drying off for a while.

I'm not sure that the critter ladder is going to help much with the chickens unless they happen to fall in next to it. Phyllis was on the other side of pool. There was no way she would end up at the critter ladder alive.

You may need more than one critter ladder and train them to use it.

Next time one falls in could you guide them over to it or put them on it so they know it’s there?

Of course it’s much nicer being rescued and cuddled dry straight away. ☺

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

This is Lock. I have mentioned before that to the best of my knowledge she hasn't laid an egg. Her sister Rivit has been laying for quite a while now.
Lock also crows from time to time. Not quite full on but crowing none the less. Neither Punch nor Mag attempt to mate with her that I've seen.
Another strange thing is Mag is very protective of her, much more so than I've seen with any other hen. I was taking pictures and while she wasn't disturbed by my presence Mag came over to keep an eye on her and me. I've seen him do this a number of times now. Lock it seems is senior to her sister Rivit. I only became aware of this a few days ago when I saw Lock tell Rivit off her getting in her way when eating.
To my eyes she has the same visual appeal as her mother Bracket and it seems she is just as odd.

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She’s obviously non-binary Shad

 

[LozzyR]

Next Hen in the Pool

I was outside with them putting fencing around Maleficent's flowers in an attempt to keep them from eating them all while improving the look of the yard. Something spooked Phyllis and she decided to fly the width of the pool, she was very close to making it but for reason dropped to fast and missed the landing. She was a good 5 feet up in the air. It could be that a gust of wind hit her just as she was landing. No matter why, she wound up in the pool.

She actually paddled pretty well and quickly reached the edge and tried to fly out. Sadly she could not make it.
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So I scooped her up and took her inside to dry off.
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I let her hang out inside to continue drying off for a while.

I'm not sure that the critter ladder is going to help much with the chickens unless they happen to fall in next to it. Phyllis was on the other side of pool. There was no way she would end up at the critter ladder alive.

You might need more than one critter ladder!

 

[LozzyR]

I just love watching them run with food in their beaks.

Those fluffy legs are so adorable. You have a beautiful flock. Thanks for sharing.

You’re welcome! I was quite impressed with Tegan’s daring! Although she probably wouldn’t try it with Charlie, even though she’s not top chook. And the way she waddled off with that watermelon was hilarious!

 

[LozzyR]

You do realise a couple of your hens are out in the garden with their slippers on don't you.

Running around in their Ugg-Boots, the little bogans!