Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[RoyalChick]

I'm going to chime in on the Scotch discussion too. I had a lovely single malt a few years back when there was a little more spending money (before I took on the big, old slightly decrepit house). I think it was Islay. At present I only have blends on the bar and they're so unappetizing after the Islay I'll probably never finish them I tried a Japanese scotch once and it was very good. Has anyone tried a single malt distilled in Australia, especially Tasmania? The water is very good down there, clean melt water, and there are several distilleries making great scotch. I particularly liked Hellyers Road's 15yo.

I have not tried an Australian malt - but I will keep an eye open. From memory the Islays are quite smoky.

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

Hi, I know I have only posted on here a few times but my Black Sex Link was begging for treats on the porch railing earlier and I couldn't help but treat her. I did NOT edit this. If you zoom in you can see how wide open her beak was. View attachment 2248420

OMG @ChickenGirl300 , with that wide open beak and the pasta levitating into her mouth she looks like something from "The Exorcist"!

 

[RoyalChick]

Love and bad photography.
I was just out saying goodnight to the Princesses.
We like to have a chat before they settle down, so I was standing there resting my arm on the little Princesses’ fire escape, when Minnie climbed up my arms and settled in my shoulder.
It was nearly dark and I didn’t want her to lose her balance so I didn’t get any better shots than these.
Not only are her feet piping hot but her feathers are as soft as silk.
She seemed very interested in my hair.

I am a lost cause - I totally adore her!

 

[MaryJanet]

Love and bad photography.
I was just out saying goodnight to the Princesses.
We like to have a chat before they settle down, so I was standing there resting my arm on the little Princesses’ fire escape, when Minnie climbed up my arms and settled in my shoulder.
It was nearly dark and I didn’t want her to lose her balance so I didn’t get any better shots than these.
Not only are her feet piping hot but her feathers are as soft as silk.
She seemed very interested in my hair.
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I am a lost cause - I totally adore her!

What a perfect chickening moment

 

[RoyalChick]

What a perfect chickening moment

It so was a perfect chickening moment! And totally unexpected. I wasn't even paying attention to the Littles because I was busy chatting to the Princesses.

 

[MaryJanet]

It so was a perfect chickening moment! And totally unexpected. I wasn't even paying attention to the Littles because I was busy chatting to the Princesses.

She sneaked up on you! I've noticed hens will come close if they're not being watched.

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

She sneaked up on you! I've noticed hens will come close if they're not being watched.

How could you notice if you weren't watching MJ?

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

Love and bad photography.
I was just out saying goodnight to the Princesses.
We like to have a chat before they settle down, so I was standing there resting my arm on the little Princesses’ fire escape, when Minnie climbed up my arms and settled in my shoulder.
It was nearly dark and I didn’t want her to lose her balance so I didn’t get any better shots than these.
Not only are her feet piping hot but her feathers are as soft as silk.
She seemed very interested in my hair.
View attachment 2248973View attachment 2248974
I am a lost cause - I totally adore her!

Awww, that's beautiful RC. I'm totally envious!

What is the story behind the Littles' fire escape? I couldn't quite see how it was put together in your other photos. Could you share pics of it please? With chickens for scale of course!

 

[MaryJanet]

How could you notice if you weren't watching MJ?

Haha they come into view and I think there's a mouse, but when I look, it's a chicken wanting to be a little closer

 

[BY Bob]

I'm going to chime in on the Scotch discussion too. I had a lovely single malt a few years back when there was a little more spending money (before I took on the big, old slightly decrepit house). I think it was Islay. At present I only have blends on the bar and they're so unappetizing after the Islay I'll probably never finish them I tried a Japanese scotch once and it was very good. Has anyone tried a single malt distilled in Australia, especially Tasmania? The water is very good down there, clean melt water, and there are several distilleries making great scotch. I particularly liked Hellyers Road's 15yo.

I have never had an Australian "scotch". In fact I never heard of them before.