Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[featherhead007]

He spends his time on his own thread, I’m pretty sure

He should visit here. I think he’s brilliant

 

[bgmathteach]

What happened to Shadrach?

He had to move, so doesn't have the same living situation, unfortunately. He has also started his own thread on rescued chickens. You might want to pop over there. He is quite knowledgeable about chickens and chicken behavior.

 

[Lexicon]

I feel so pleased. After 2 years and ten months, Bistro has decided that I can be trusted.

She has always been the most "alert" of the hens and let me know in no uncertain terms that she was not to be touched. I have mostly respected her wishes except for the occasional health and wellness check off the roost at night, although I mostly try to spend lots of time with the hens and observe them to evaluate their well-being.

This weekend, she suddenly started bravely hopping on my lap for a chat and visit. I feel so honoured.

Bistro from last summer. That area is currently still covered in snow.

 

[micstrachan]

I feel so pleased. After 2 years and ten months, Bistro has decided that I can be trusted.

She has always been the most "alert" of the hens and let me know in no uncertain terms that she was not to be touched. I have mostly respected her wishes except for the occasional health and wellness check off the roost at night, although I mostly try to spend lots of time with the hens and observe them to evaluate their well-being.

This weekend, she suddenly started bravely hopping on my lap for a chat and visit. I feel so honoured.

Bistro from last summer. That area is currently still covered in snow.
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Awww… this is so wonderful.

 

[TX Chick Noob]

Pony Sunday

Took a walk in the paddock to see how the weed were growing - seems really well! I will put my sprayer together this week and next weekend I will spray for the butttercups coming got up. The girls were all nibbling at whatever grass there is between the weeds!
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Reenie (22 yrs old now)
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Truly (will be 21 yrs old May 26th)
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Lulu (will be 21 yrs old on June 5)
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Your horses look really healthy and in good condition, Especially considering their age.

Chick update

I was astonished to see the three new chicks and to compare them to my first chicks, they appeared similar in size and the new ones jus seemed very more filled out and energetic.

I have been suspicious that they were not eating enough, it didn’t seem that they were very interested in the feed I bought and I thought it was because of the size of the crumble, so I tried breaking it up smaller, they seemed a bit more interested but not enough for my liking.

I had some chick starter from about a yr ago so I checked it, seemed ok threw some into the crate and they went mad for it! So I threw more in…..

What a game changer, everyone seems more energetic and eating more, I also cranked the heat in the feed room.

I put the three new chicks in with the others, but tomorrow may I split them up, that silkie X is just too tiny. I will see how she is getting on with the other hooligans.

Oh and I think she is a Phyllis wanna-be I think she will have a white crown

Was the first food you were feeding a different brand than the old chick started you found? Whatever the case, sounds like you need a new bag of a good chick starter.

Pony Sunday

My last horse, who left us December 2021. RIP sweet Boo. We miss you.

 

[Ponypoor]

Order it anyway. We were told 8 months. Got it in under 2.

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Hey kiddos! You look like you’re having fun

Yes this is true, but my neighbour ordered months ago and still waiting - sheesh!!!

 

[Ponypoor]

If she's anything like her mother, she'll be feisty

Yes I noted that she is just throwing herself into the mob and eating with the rest. If she continues to be ok I will keep them all together.

 

[notabitail]

Hey kiddos! You look like you’re having fun

Yes this is true, but my neighbour ordered months ago and still waiting - sheesh!!!

They say to pre-order, but never deliver for what seems like forever.
Did you order the EggCell? BYC was making one a few years ago.

 

[Ponypoor]

Your horses look really healthy and in good condition, Especially considering their age.


Was the first food you were feeding a different brand than the old chick started you found? Whatever the case, sounds like you need a new bag of a good chick starter.

Pony Sunday

My last horse, who left us December 2021. RIP sweet Boo. We miss you.

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Oh how lovely a Cremello right? What a lovely old boy Did you have problems with sunburn? My appy mare is so bad for sunburn.

Yes I thought I might get my feed from a different feed store, to save my mum problems going to my usual one. They don’t carry the brand I use, so I will just stick with my usual store and if I am out working and mum has to get feed I will see if my BIL can pick it up.

 

[Ponypoor]

What happened to Shadrach?

Nothing he has his own thread you can read/take part in. Not sure where it is, I think others on here will know.