Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

In the future, if necessary, you can do 1 of two things (or both)
1) GENTLY file with a nail file. only a little bit at a time. This will help smooth it and potentially keep it from splitting further if it is broken unevenly.
2) If it is also cracked, use a bit of superglue on the outside to keep it from splitting further ( it is painful if it splits up into the quick) When doing this, I suggest using a gel super glue as it is easier to control, and be sure to get it only n the beak. Using something to apply it with might be better than squeezing directly onto it, as if she squirms, in your efforts to keep her still, you might squeeze the bottle harder.

There is a 3rd option if they break the beak completely off so can't really eat - and that is make a prosthetic beak, but you would definitely need help attaching it will super glue...and you have to be very careful that you don't get super glue on any exposed quick - so not for the feint of heart.

You would know.

 

[BY Bob]

Yes I noted his tail has come in - he had a bit of a molt

I feel very fortunate I lucked out with him

He is a splendid fellow. I knew you would love a Polish. You a great service taking him in.

 

[Pastel the Rooster]

And are delightfully unique. I don't think I've seen 2 that are the same yet.....that's a big part of why people like them so much....and the personalities are just as varied as the birds themselves.

Ah... See, when I thought she was an Ameracauna, I read that they are not cuddly birds- Well my chonky girl Bolt loves cuddles. Are EE's and Buff Orp's known for loving cuddles?

 

[Pastel the Rooster]

Of course I dropped it. First time that I dropped a first egg.

The other day my hen Splotch had laid a fine, large egg, and my hand slipped... Nice HUGE dent in that egg. I hope a wild animal enjoyed it. Don't feel bad about dropping it- No she gets to taste how yummy her eggs are gonna be!!

 

[Pastel the Rooster]

Ok all I have had a migraine all day and can’t shake it off, we are under a heavy rainfall warning so getting the low pressure system migraine it seems…. Crazy weather!

Everyone have a good night View attachment 3362536

I'm sorry! I hope you feel better!

 

[BY Bob]

Ok all I have had a migraine all day and can’t shake it off, we are under a heavy rainfall warning so getting the low pressure system migraine it seems…. Crazy weather!

Everyone have a good night View attachment 3362536

Good night and try to feel better in the morning

 

[GregnLety]

Beautiful but I think MrP has him beat

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Cholo is the king of wattles

Cholo Jr in the background is working on a good set too

 

[BY Bob]

Ah... See, when I thought she was an Ameracauna, I read that they are not cuddly birds- Well my chonky girl Bolt loves cuddles. Are EE's and Buff Orp's known for loving cuddles?

Buff Orps are. EEs are hit or miss.

 

[Pastel the Rooster]

Cholo is the king of wattlesView attachment 3362578Cholo Jr in the background is working on a good set tooView attachment 3362581

Ha! Pastel is here to claim that title! Those are certainly fine wattles though! I'm just joking!!

 

[Pastel the Rooster]

Buff Orps are. EEs are hit or miss.

Thank you!