Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[notabitail]

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If they hear the door unlock, they come running.

 

[featherhead007]

One sleepy rooster, just having a comfortable nap

 

[notabitail]

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Now I wish I had a rooster. Or that Abigail would do that.

 

[notabitail]

 

[ChicoryBlue]

Sydney would not be moved. She was absolutely frantic. I am wondering if I will be able to move Phyllis when the time comes (if it comes). I should have tried previously. My first thawing was that I want her to hatch in the Cluckle Hut. What I want is not what she may give me.

Thinking about Gucci and that ramp. Maybe I don't want her in the Cluckle Hut after all.

Well there is time to make any decision.

The Cluckle Hut ramp is steeper than the Main Coop ramp? I am not informed as I’d like to be for what is going on, but like to think about these things - -

Maybe you could cover it with a temporary gripper on top like an outdoor entry mat cut in half lengthwise, or crosswise, whichever way offers better grip for little feet; or fake grass squares, astroturf; or even vinyl-coated hardware cloth.

What about making it less steep with a turn at the bottom, like a wheelchair ramp?

 

[ChicoryBlue]

There is a hook and eye latch: one to keep it shut and 1 to keep it open. There isn't that spring thing to keep the hook secured though. I'd been pondering ways to do that. I'm going to have to check those out (after looking more closely at the current set up for modification points.

The hook to keep it open is actually a black rubber bungee cord with the hook on one end replaced with some heavy wire, making a hook about 2 inches long. Somehow they're getting that out of the tiny little eye on the door..... hmmm....maybe I can contrive another piece that slides onto the hook after it goes through the eye.

Whatever you do think about raccoon hands, how deft they are at getting into things!

 

[RoyalChick]

Whatever you do think about raccoon hands, how deft they are at getting into things!

Very!
The guidance I was given is that if a three year old human can open it then so can a raccoon.

 

[ChicoryBlue]

Weekly Synopsis (Week of 15 April to 22 April)

By Bob

Is enjoying Spring along with his trusty Hattie - who doesn't like the warmer weather?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26750792

And By_Bob continues to have surprises arrive at his place

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26758667

And what is up with Hattie roosting in the Cluckle Hut?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26758680

RoyalChick

Has been away for work and enjoying watching her girls moving the fake egg between nest boxes

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Posted a link to a story on Naval felines

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GregnLety

We are all preaching for a Greg’s BIL Mike who has had a serious heart attack

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His BIL remained in hospital and was then permitted to go home after being treated.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26749663

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26753961

He also completed a tractor to house his Guineas - good job!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26750516

And just look at these guys all getting along!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26765962

Ponypoor

Kelly has been giving some extra TLC to one of her new baby chicks who she noted was doing poorly.

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More chicks for Kelly

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The new chicks on the block arrived

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26747697

The New Chicks on the Block enjoying some dirt.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26763798

Sally PB

Sally is 31 days out from getting her chicks, of course we all cannot wait to see them

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BGmathteach

Has drawn up some plans for GregnLety’s hen Goldie (remember she broke her leg), to have a new home in a hen tractor.

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Notabitail

The newest person on FBA has been showcasing his lovely ladies - very lovely!

As a refresher (from last week):

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26729099

.... Josey is his Exchequer - and loves mealworms!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26750789

Lexicon

From the far north of Canada (where there is still snow - please keep it), she was so pleased that her gorgeous hen Bistro after almost 3 yrs, decided that she would be a lap chicken.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26748687

... and has built nestboxes that were given the seal of approval from her hens! Lovely eggs there.

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RebeccaBoyd

Had a predator attack where she has lost two of her cherished hens, she plans to ensure this doesn’t happen again

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Her daughter Rosie was having a good day riding her horse Russ

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Shared her Pony Sunday photos and videos of her daughter Rosie and her horse Russ.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26746715

Has been attempting to prevent predator attacks staying up late and keeping her trusty dog CeeCee on alert. (14270)

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26746516

...and she got a look at the culprit - a very large coyote

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26753381

Rebecca had a close call when one of her horses 'Dirt' covered Gryffyn's nest with hay, the eggs became cool worrying her that they might not survive. She candled them though and seems that 2 never developed and the remaining 2 seem good to go.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26750851

Rebecca is still trying to catch that big ol' coyote.

And now it's time for Hatch Watch - those eggs under Gryffyn will be hatching.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26765765

LhickenChicken

Is growing some meat chicks for the neighbour, I personally can’t wait to see photos of all 50 of them!

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One of her egg-laying chicks passed away, she tried to help her but sometimes I guess they are just so tiny and fragile.

Also LC has done her test for her Music level 7 with the Royal Conservatory of Music - best of luck on the results!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26764870

Grandma the Chicken

Updated us on her hen Parmesans leg/foot injury, she is doing better but still limping.

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Marie2000

Had a good chuckle over Marie’s photo of Princess digging to Australia haha when you get there say hi to MaryJanet

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Today (Saturday) Marie shared that her Tina wasn't feeling well; sure hope she is doing ok.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26765971

fuentemoon

I love the iguana for Pony Sunday - awesome

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26748764

Rural Mouse
Posted the most wonderful pictures of Hector and Whiskey - such handsome boys.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26748956

But prior to this posted her wonderful haul of eggs she found in her car-port (38 eggs!) - I was afraid to ask about the lava rock... ?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26746798

micstrachan

Posted lovely photos of her and her chooks enjoying the wonderful weather And Little Mill's first egg of the season!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26748793

ChicoryBlue

Gave some suggestions on protecting plants from the 'feathered vultures' as By Bob calls them (see his posting #142,334 regarding the gift of a couple of Blueberry Shrubs to him).

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26749879

Posted an excellent table featuring the differences between Hooman and Chikenz eyes.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26765290

Featherhead007

Has some fine feathered friends helping him with his yard work

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26753693

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And he says he isn't a 'cat person' but he seems to have a friend in his BR Tabbidy Cat

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26764249

lightm

One of her hens that she rehomed seems to be not feeling well, she thinks sour crop.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26751882

.... and is deciding how best to help.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26753597

Pastel The Rooster

Her Guineas are starting to lay; there is yet again another Rat Snake eating eggs, and her hen BBQ's bumblefoot has returned; she has also been working with her remaining dogs since her old boy Coach passed away.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26753539

TX Chick Noob

Showed us her old boy who passed away for Pony Sunday - he was an Appaloosa (I love appys)

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26748741

Hope I didn't miss anyone's News - let me know and I can do an update.

And now for some fun!

Caturday Saturday pics to share
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Éowyn enjoyes sunbathing as much as the Chooks I think!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26765398

Rural Mouse's cat is functional and pretty

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26765195

Missy is bored with the rain....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26765282

Pedicure anyone?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26765204

Nice job, Kelly! Thank you so much!

Here’s the gang a couple of nights ago. I liked how someone - Peanut? - has her breast feathers draped over the divider.

 

[RoyalChick]

I have been pondering the bald patch issue. I looked in the yarn bag to see if anything would go with Babs’ coloring. I thought I could use Velcro as the quick release mechanism.

Then I got to thinking about all your advice and instead of making the bonnet I got one of these.

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And then because it is Tuesday I also got these.

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Yup I did it. I went on a road trip and came back with five chicks. They hatched while I was overseas last week and have been waiting for me. They are 8 days old.
We only just got home and already I am smitten.

 

[notabitail]

I have been pondering the bald patch issue. I looked in the yarn bag to see if anything would go with Babs’ coloring. I thought I could use Velcro as the quick release mechanism.

Then I got to thinking about your advice and instead of making the bonnet I got one of these.

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And then because it is Tuesday I also got these.

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Yup I did it. I went on a road trip and came back with five chicks. They hatched while I was overseas last week and have been waiting for me. They are 8 days old.
We only just got home and already I am smitten.

Well, that's better than making a bonnet.

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Empress Josephine will be pleased that you obeyed her mandate.