Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

So we as a family had a few days off and went out west. We visited Canowindra (pronounced can-noun-dra), Cowra, Parkes, Temora and Junee before heading back home. I took some photos whilst we were travelling as a little snapshot of part of the other side of the world (for most of the people on this thread). There's even some in-built tax pictures!

The Japanese Gardens at Cowra

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The dish at Parkes (go and watch the Aussie movie 'The Dish')

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The Cowra POW Camp

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Lachlan Valley Railway Train Museum in Cowra

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Air Museum at Temora

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Licorice and Chocolate Factory at Junee

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So many amazing photos. That looks like it was a wonderful trip. Thanks so much for sharing!

 

[featherhead007]

So we as a family had a few days off and went out west. We visited Canowindra (pronounced can-noun-dra), Cowra, Parkes, Temora and Junee before heading back home. I took some photos whilst we were travelling as a little snapshot of part of the other side of the world (for most of the people on this thread). There's even some in-built tax pictures!

The Japanese Gardens at Cowra

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The dish at Parkes (go and watch the Aussie movie 'The Dish')

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Lachlan Valley Railway Train Museum in Cowra

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Air Museum at Temora

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Licorice and Chocolate Factory at Junee

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Look at those planes! What a nice excursion you had.

 

[micstrachan]

I just received a phone call from my caretaker about Chaco. She’s acting strangely and the veterinarian is coming over. I’m headed there now to meet up with them. I have no idea what might be wrong.

Oh no. I hope to read ahead and learn that Chaco is OK!

 

[micstrachan]

So we as a family had a few days off and went out west. We visited Canowindra (pronounced can-noun-dra), Cowra, Parkes, Temora and Junee before heading back home. I took some photos whilst we were travelling as a little snapshot of part of the other side of the world (for most of the people on this thread). There's even some in-built tax pictures!

The Japanese Gardens at Cowra

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The dish at Parkes (go and watch the Aussie movie 'The Dish')

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The Cowra POW Camp

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Lachlan Valley Railway Train Museum in Cowra

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Air Museum at Temora

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Licorice and Chocolate Factory at Junee

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Thanks for all the lovely photos!

 

[micstrachan]

Marty attacked me

She is teeny tiny and fluffy, so cute and adorable - and a complete holy terror if you are messing with her man!

Today is day two of my desensitizing of Mr P, I figured I would catch him up outside today, so I went and cornered him in the mesh and grabbed hold of him….

Well you would think the hounds of hell had ahold of him! I swear the sounds that came out of him I have heard on various horror movies! Blood curdling screams and yowls, growls and I am sure a few f bombs thrown in (ok maybe that was me…).

Anywhooo, as I say, I gets ahold of the little bu… brat, and holds on tight - you know like you would on those green colts when you first climb on their backs. And he’s pitching a fit, and I am trying not to fall over (cause you know my back and hips are killing me today, and I really shouldn't be doing any bronc busting).

So there I was all crouched down and vulnerable, when this black she-devil comes tearing into me! Growling, pecking, beating me with her wings! WTH!!!! I almost go down, don’t fall down ! Don’t fall down !!! They’ll tear d’eyes otta yers hed…. (Ok my Newfoundlander needs some work). I push her away, I try to keep ahold on the little bu… brat, push her away again… BLAHHHH OMG LEAVE ME ALONE - AHHHHHH (few more f bombs - but I think those where from Rose who also decided to join in!).

Up I jumps! Tucking the little bu…. Brat under my arm, he is still scream bloody murder! Wonder what the neighbours are thinking - OWWWW stop that you bad bird stop pecking my ankle!

Phew ! Ok ! I was upright and the little hellion stopped attacking me and Mr P stopped his wailing!

Progress was being made, I held him for a fewer minutes letting him see his gals and letting Marty see I wasn't murdering her little man, then I slowly crouched down to let him down .... And onto the ground, he was good for about 10 seconds - just enough for me to loosen my grip and he lets out a blood curdling scream breaks free causing me to fall backward.

Don't fall down !! Don't fall down!! With a heave ho I was upright and on my feet, eyes still intact. Just in time to see Mr P strutting off shaking his tail feathers at me giving me the evil eye, and Marty escorting him back to the rest of the gang!

Oh no you little Beasty! Not so fast! I then went and made a grab for Marty....

Ah - but that's another story

This was a great read, Kelly!

 

[micstrachan]

She's Gone

Gucci passed away this afternoon. We have been fighting to keep her going since the 19th. Today she decided she did not want to fight anymore.

I will bring everyone up to speed on everything that went on later. For now, there are 7 hens in residence at Fluffy Butt Acres.

Mrs BY Bob did not get to say goodbye. She is visiting Eve this weekend.

Oh, dear Bob and Mrs. BY Bob. I am so very sorry and saddened to hear this. I have tears in my eyes, a lump in my throat and a tightening in my chest. This is so very sad. Hugs to you both.

 

[LozzyR]

Gonna stop posting

Nah, that's not gonna happen.

 

[LozzyR]

Look at those planes! What a nice excursion you had.

I took those photos with you in mind Alex.

 

[MaryJanet]

Travel tax

I've got that teatowel! It was a Christmas gift my neighbours

What a great trip! So glad you got some time away.

 

[ValarieF]

Woke up at 4 am. So wanna go check on the chicks but I don't want to wake the big girls yet. I noticed some of them were starting to get red in their combs. They are 15 weeks this week almost time to switch foods and add calcium.