Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Ponypoor]

As I mentally prepare myself for the sad times ahead with Eli, this moment will stand out as a moment of hilarity.
Eli visited the vet today. The vet put Eli on the floor to observe her walking to understand the balance issue.
Eli stood there and refused to walk. She just stood stock still.

She moved her head around and surveyed the vet's office. Calculating .....
She put her head to one side and surveyed the vet and her office. Calculating ...
She put her head to the other side and surveyed me and the vet's office. Calculating ....

Then with no warning she simultaneously deposited one of the world's largest chicken poops, and lifted off vertically to fly up to the top of the vet's cabinet - maybe 6' off the ground.

The vet concluded no broken bones, nothing wrong with her digestion, and no issues with her eyes or her brain's ability to sense depth.

My poor little Eli - whatever she has may kill her, but it will have to ground her first.
Love her.

Good Eli!

Gotta luv chickens

 

[RoyalChick]

I think it is Monday so here are a couple of mugs.
So sad Eli isn’t feeling up to foraging in the undergrowth. And the wind is very strong so I think the little chicks have to stay in too.

 

[notabitail]

I think it is Monday so here are a couple of mugs.
So sad Eli isn’t feeling up to foraging in the undergrowth. And the wind is very strong so I think the little chicks have to stay in too.

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It is Monday, May 1st, 2023.

 

[Ponypoor]

I think it is Monday so here are a couple of mugs.
So sad Eli isn’t feeling up to foraging in the undergrowth. And the wind is very strong so I think the little chicks have to stay in too.

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Hello ladies you look like you are enjoying yourselves.

 

[LozzyR]

Mine aren't either. However, slipping in and rubbing crops when they're roosting in the evenings is allowed, even with the girls in front of the boys. For the most part, they're willing to come in close enough to touch (shy away if you reach for them) when sitting out with any of them. Indigo and Lark are more stand offish, but even Indigo was fairly close yesterday (within a meter) and not freaking out about proximity.

The boys’ wattles get a little rub each morning, although I get some serious side-eye whilst it’s happening.

 

[Ponypoor]

The boys’ wattles get a little rub each morning, although I get some serious side-eye whilst it’s happening.

They are likely wondering “lady what are you doing there”

I don’t handle Mr P as he just doesn’t enjoy it, and then there is the whole screaming like he is being murdered, and his lady friend Marty beating the tar out of me! So I also don’t enjoy it! The only time I handle him is to trim up his topknot so he can see.

 

[Ponypoor]

Mr P sleeping there?
Now why is Mr P sleeping in a nest box on top of the broodies with their babies? Hmmmm I sure hope he is going to be one of those dadas that helps the mamas, and not a drop-bet dada.

And where is everyone else?? Guess I better go and see what’s up.

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

Happy Mugs Monday.

 

[Ponypoor]

Happy Mugs Monday.
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Awwww so darling POW worthy

 

[bgmathteach]

New kids on the block, silkies babies are sooooo tiny!

I dragged curly out and the babies as I wanted to ensure they were eating and drinking. Esp if they were hatched Friday. All but one was interested in eating and drinking.

Anyways I set up a broody pen for them and put food and water handy, but they don’t seem too interested in coming out. Both mamas are clicking and dropping tidbits of food for them so hopefully they will be encouraged to come on out.

Everyone went back into the nest box to rest and warm up

Awwwww, what good foster mommies!!!