Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[rural mouse]

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.

Very true!

 

[BY Bob]

A new mug to marvel

Wattles!
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So handsome.

 

[rural mouse]

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!

This guy will likely be a big help in teaching the young idiots that they are young idiots.

 

[BY Bob]

Well my new window I made sure didn’t stop Marty from hopping up into the window - she can’t stay there if it rains she will be soaked! And they are calling for stormy weather tonight.

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She is a real sill setter.

 

[rural mouse]

Although the option would be there if i needed to get more laying hens in the future…. But I am thinking that ordering sexed chicks from Freys would be easier!!

I suspect Rebecca is spot on....future prediction likely to happen

 

[BY Bob]

Finally! A Monday mug shot I really like. This is Stormy (aka, Stormybird or Stormygirl).
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Beautiful!

 

[BY Bob]

Wait a bit, at least until after the vet. The vet might do it as part of the visit, and the stress of that on top of everything else may be too much for him to handle at the moment.

I agree. No trimming and stressing right now. Besides I can see his eyes. He can see fine.

 

[rural mouse]

Yes agreed, I am likely to wait til Wednesday to drop up to the Vet, I might let him free range at the house when I get home tomorrow- if I can catch him!!! I certainly don’t want him anywhere near the gals.

Wait. If he sees the gals, he's likely to try to get to them. He needs the delousing before getting anywhere near them. You also want to be able to corral him again. He doesn't know you. Take this time to build the bond and fatten him up a bit in the process.

 

[featherhead007]

So handsome.

I was gonna ask how you felt about that roo @BY Bob !

 

[BY Bob]

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.

Ain't nature grand!