Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[featherhead007]

And Twiggy!

(Because I think Twiggy is a great roo)

 

[ChicoryBlue]

Queenie was lovely. I am so glad you took her in.

Yes I am too, especially considering what she was facing. And she was soooo happy to find another tribe!

Day 4 of Queenie determined to integrate, acting demure, making good use of the "bucket and ladder alley dodge"

It was one of those great events that occurred and was documented and jointly experienced here on this thread. It was one of the best things which has happened in our group and I remember the whole story fondly.

@ChicoryBlue

Thank you. Your and everyone’s support and advice was really welcome and helpful, really, the community took her in!

I'm afraid I still struggle with her death, it pangs me. But on balance I know she lived a good life here, and I try to have a forgiving compassion when the pangs come. It helps to do these look-backs. I am remembering many more good times these days!

Still Day 4: Cornered and getting "The Talk": Coop Rules, Pecking Order, Roosting Protocol, Probationary Status, Union Dues & Vesting Requirements

The Buckeyes were not terribly dedicated to chasing Queenie, it was a part-time thing. Here they are all distracted by the coop roosting bars and floor having been removed for cleaning. You can make out Queenie standing behind the ladder.

Yes me too. I feel like I was there and remember the whole saga vividly!

Yes, you were! I am remembering more of the many good things about her time here.

She and Butters had a preening party one day

And she really liked chives

Dear Queenie

 

[knoturavggrl]

Just now
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Wonderful photo of him!

I do not know why but something spurred me to go out and get some shots of my 3 boys. Before I post them I thought I would post the mugs of the newest members of my flock.
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Fuzzzzzzzzzzzzz … so cute I love to see them all tucked up under mama.

 

[RoyalChick]

Progress. Maybe.
Babs and Eli have now roosted in the same spot two nights in a row. It is in the rafters (of course) but inside the coop part of the Chicken Palace.
Although Eli is named for a stunt pilot, it is Babs who decides that is where they are going and it is also Babs who has perfected the flight down.
I am still a bit freaked by the fact that they are more than 10' up in the air, but hoping this is a good sign that they are accepting the Chicken Palace as home. As soon as I am sure that they know where home is, I will let everyone out to roam a bit.

 

[RoyalChick]

Yes I am too, especially considering what she was facing. And she was soooo happy to find another tribe!

Day 4 of Queenie determined to integrate, acting demure, making good use of the "bucket and ladder alley dodge"
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Thank you. Your and everyone’s support and advice was really welcome and helpful, really, the community took her in!

I'm afraid I still struggle with her death, it pangs me. But on balance I know she lived a good life here, and I try to have a forgiving compassion when the pangs come. It helps to do these look-backs. I am remembering many more good times these days!

Still Day 4: Cornered and getting "The Talk": Coop Rules, Pecking Order, Roosting Protocol, Probationary Status, Union Dues & Vesting Requirements
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The Buckeyes were not terribly dedicated to chasing Queenie, it was a part-time thing. Here they are all distracted by the coop roosting bars and floor having been removed for cleaning. You can make out Queenie standing behind the ladder.
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Yes, you were! I am remembering more of the many good things about her time here.
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She and Butters had a preening party one day
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And she really liked chives
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Dear Queenie
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Awwww. Lovely Queenie.

 

[ChicoryBlue]

@featherhead007 It looks like the cyst thing is pretty flat now? Looks much better. Old blood caught in it could account for the dark color maybe?.

 

[knoturavggrl]

Monday Mugs: Brownie and Cinnamon

 

[featherhead007]

@featherhead007 It looks like the cyst thing is pretty flat now? Looks much better. Old blood caught in it could account for the dark color maybe?.

Yep. A little antibacterial really helped.
But now I have another problem. Jaffar was soaking wet in the coop and I had to bring him inside to dry out.

 

[Sally PB]

Beautiful picture. Buff Orpington?

Yes, Darl was a Buff Orpington.

 

[ChicoryBlue]

Progress. Maybe.
Babs and Eli have now roosted in the same spot two nights in a row. It is in the rafters (of course) but inside the coop part of the Chicken Palace.
Although Eli is named for a stunt pilot, it is Babs who decides that is where they are going and it is also Babs who has perfected the flight down.
I am still a bit freaked by the fact that they are more than 10' up in the air, but hoping this is a good sign that they are accepting the Chicken Palace as home. As soon as I am sure that they know where home is, I will let everyone out to roam a bit.
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Well how is Eli's flight down? Precarious every time?