Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[ValarieF]

I bet you are really going to miss them.

I am but I made it a point not to get close to them. Saving that for my silkies when they hatch

 

[knoturavggrl]

As promised, pics of the brooder. I plan on putting a metal roof and adding more ventilation. View attachment 3405889

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Wonderful addition chicks are adorable

 

[BY Bob]

As promised, pics of the brooder. I plan on putting a metal roof and adding more ventilation. View attachment 3405889

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That looks like a very good solution for brooding. Nicely built.

 

[ValarieF]

Went and collected a few eggs. Found one behind a box on the ground. I was wondering why not as much posting as we usually do. Its to quiet and I have nothing to read.
Please post during your day. The rest can catch up later it doesnt take that long.

 

[ValarieF]

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

Good morning everyone.

I know it will not last but it feels like springtime outside. Have a dr appointment later but I just did something that feels like ages since I've done it. I took my new chicken mug and went straight out to the back steps to have my morning coffee. No coat or sweatshirt needed, barefoot and still in pj's. I was rewarded with the entire flock coming to say good morning. Momma Hen even came and sat on the bottom step with her brood. Yes it lead to toes being peck by curious chicks but I do not care. This time around she has let me get closer to her chicks far earlier then ever before. At night I am even able to pet them, while they are under her and she is not even growling anymore or trying to peck my eye's out. This change in behavior almost has me worried that hen is sick. She is not though because during the daytime she can bring them to me, but I must not reach out to touch, the old Momma returns. Chiquita and the marshmallows were off dustbathing just outside of Dirt's stall. I stayed outside for a hour and all the built up stress from the past few weeks of Rosie being sick and grandma nagging melted away. I needed that this morning. I hope everyone has a wonderful day.

 

[BY Bob]

Mystery Solved

I thought I would go back and close the loop. The mysterious egg in this photo........

Spoiler: Answer Revealed

Belonged to Phyllis. It was not a fake egg.

 

[BY Bob]

Good morning everyone.

I know it will not last but it feels like springtime outside. Have a dr appointment later but I just did something that feels like ages since I've done it. I took my new chicken mug and went straight out to the back steps to have my morning coffee. No coat or sweatshirt needed, barefoot and still in pj's. I was rewarded with the entire flock coming to say good morning. Momma Hen even came and sat on the bottom step with her brood. Yes it lead to toes being peck by curious chicks but I do not care. This time around she has let me get closer to her chicks far earlier then ever before. At night I am even able to pet them, while they are under her and she is not even growling anymore or trying to peck my eye's out. This change in behavior almost has me worried that hen is sick. She is not though because during the daytime she can bring them to me, but I must not reach out to touch, the old Momma returns. Chiquita and the marshmallows were off dustbathing just outside of Dirt's stall. I stayed outside for a hour and all the built up stress from the past few weeks of Rosie being sick and grandma nagging melted away. I needed that this morning. I hope everyone has a wonderful day.

That is wonderful.

I'm hoping for just such time this afternoon. It is gorgeous here as well.

 

[knoturavggrl]

Good morning everyone.

I know it will not last but it feels like springtime outside. Have a dr appointment later but I just did something that feels like ages since I've done it. I took my new chicken mug and went straight out to the back steps to have my morning coffee. No coat or sweatshirt needed, barefoot and still in pj's. I was rewarded with the entire flock coming to say good morning. Momma Hen even came and sat on the bottom step with her brood. Yes it lead to toes being peck by curious chicks but I do not care. This time around she has let me get closer to her chicks far earlier then ever before. At night I am even able to pet them, while they are under her and she is not even growling anymore or trying to peck my eye's out. This change in behavior almost has me worried that hen is sick. She is not though because during the daytime she can bring them to me, but I must not reach out to touch, the old Momma returns. Chiquita and the marshmallows were off dustbathing just outside of Dirt's stall. I stayed outside for a hour and all the built up stress from the past few weeks of Rosie being sick and grandma nagging melted away. I needed that this morning. I hope everyone has a wonderful day.

I sat outside in the sun for about hour this morning as well. I sat right up next to run. I watched them do chicken things and soaked in Vit D from the sun. It felt good

Also hoping this might help Oreo somehow, I dropped peanuts in for him to give to the girls whenever he came close. He couldn’t get to me so I could relax but I was definitely in “his” space. At least no attempts get me through the hardware cloth were made, progress? Idk but I am sure trying to save his stubborn rooster life.

 

[knoturavggrl]

Mystery Solved

I thought I would go back and close the loop. The mysterious egg in this photo........

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Spoiler: Answer Revealed

Belonged to Phyllis. It was not a fake egg.

Sydney, could you not just lay next to her egg?? Sheesh!