Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Ponypoor]

Oh do not ever say "Not going to happen" when and where a broody hen is concerned. That is the ultimate "hold my beer" challenge to those girls. Ask me how I know this. I was adamant Momma Hen was not going to hatch any more chicks last year, let alone any of her own. I ate my words when she shows up with 10 of her own babies after thinking her lost to a predator.

10 holy Dinah

I was thinking maybe 2 or 3… 4 tops. That’s what Henny Penny did for her first time and quite successfully.

Luckily my gals can’t really hide anywhere so I am hopeful I don’t have to have one of those surprises haha!

I just bet when Mr Pompei gets in with the gals every one of them goes broody …..

 

[featherhead007]

Nope she definitely will not have to add chicks herself. At some point she is going to have to go out of town. One of her sneaky broody girls will take that opportunity to hide in a hay pile and convince the other girls to donate a few eggs to her cause. More points given to the sneaky girl if her spot is in a place that is difficult or near impossible for Kelly to reach to steal the eggs. 3 weeks later we will have a happy momma and a smitten and exasperated Kelly.

And I know where she is gonna hide them, na na na na na na!

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

Nope! Not gonna happen! My mum is definitely not going to let that happen when I am out west hahahaha!! Better not anyways!

It’s all great if they are hens but I don’t want to have to deal with more Roos! That about broke my heart!

Another thing to consider. You put your mom in charge of gathering eggs and breaking up broodies. Is she trustworthy? Or will you come back to babies and her acting all innocent and wondering where they came from?

 

[featherhead007]

Oh do not ever say "Not going to happen" when and where a broody hen is concerned. That is the ultimate "hold my beer" challenge to those girls. Ask me how I know this. I was adamant Momma Hen was not going to hatch any more chicks last year, let alone any of her own. I ate my words when she shows up with 10 of her own babies after thinking her lost to a predator.

Same happened to me (Canna hatched 4 Cockerels and 3 Pullets when she went missing) happiest day of my life when she came back with 7 chicks in tow!

 

[BY Bob]

Good old uncle Bob, you always make our chickens feel special

Because they are!

 

[BY Bob]

Now it’s okay to say “Bad Kelly”! Gezzz

I would do the same.

 

[BY Bob]

I am late in seeing this, and hope I do not offend or bring any further heartbreak in mentioning it. I am so sorry for your loss, she had a beautiful time and excellent care with you though. Despite the outcome I do think that taking her to the vet would have been her only hope for survival. She doesn’t look at all like an ex Battery hen, she looks a beautiful happy chicken here and that is the best way to remember her.

A very nice sentiment.

 

[BY Bob]

Thanks - he is eating and drinking which make me happy

Excellent! You go Pompeii!

 

[BY Bob]

Need to give him a hair cut, I startled him twice poor little dude!

You must speak to Polish as you approach so they know you are there. Use their name. Once you consistently do they quickly learn their names. Always come in low with your hand so they can see it. You will still startle them occasionally but much less often.

 

[BY Bob]

Hahaha, nope got my hands full with him.

This all happened way too fast though! I know I said I was thinking of a Roo for a while now, but this little guy just sort of leapt out at me. And he is a bit past the silly stage so he should fit in ok.

It was meant to be.