Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Shadrach]

Poor fella.

Pair of idiots is more like it.

 

[RoyalChick]

He does doesn't he. Cillin's tail feathers are not all that clever either when compared to the other roosters here.

I hardly dare ask this question - it is probably inanely stupid - but is there a solution in helping Treacle create a new tribe?

 

[Shadrach]

I hardly dare ask this question - it is probably inanely stupid - but is there a solution in helping Treacle create a new tribe?

Not stupid at all. In fact it is the solution. If they were bantams, the solution would be to let one group live in the trees.
The problem is, they are not my chickens and the land they live on is not my land. I have discussed building a new coop but the land owners don't want to do this. By the end of August I should have enough money to cover the forthcoming financial commitments and build a small coop which I can put on the small plot that goes with my house. It's not ideal, but it would do.
The longer term problem is I may not be able to live here at some point next year due to the Brexit fiasco. Once and if I'm gone, the chickens here are likely to get stuffed in something like the appalling cages some were in when I arrived here. I have to think and try to plan for this over the coming months. A reduction in population will help and if I build runs attached to the current coops then while I can't ensure their freedom, I may be able to improve the likely conditions my absence would mean.

 

[BY Bob]

Not stupid at all. In fact it is the solution. If they were bantams, the solution would be to let one group live in the trees.
The problem is, they are not my chickens and the land they live on is not my land. I have discussed building a new coop but the land owners don't want to do this. By the end of August I should have enough money to cover the forthcoming financial commitments and build a small coop which I can put on the small plot that goes with my house. It's not ideal, but it would do.
The longer term problem is I may not be able to live here at some point next year due to the Brexit fiasco. Once and if I'm gone, the chickens here are likely to get stuffed in something like the appalling cages some were in when I arrived here. I have to think and try to plan for this over the coming months. A reduction in population will help and if I build runs attached to the current coops then while I can't ensure their freedom, I may be able to improve the likely conditions my absence would mean.

O my gosh! I had no idea that you might be forced to leave. I must have missed that somewhere along the way. What a tragedy that would be for everyone. Let's hope it never comes to that but you are may to start planning for it.

 

[BY Bob]

Some Photos

Let's start with Aurora.

Cue the fans!

 

[BY Bob]

Some Phyllis

Phyllis sprinting!

A really interesting threesome.

Morning Sun

 

[RoyalChick]

Not stupid at all. In fact it is the solution. If they were bantams, the solution would be to let one group live in the trees.
The problem is, they are not my chickens and the land they live on is not my land. I have discussed building a new coop but the land owners don't want to do this. By the end of August I should have enough money to cover the forthcoming financial commitments and build a small coop which I can put on the small plot that goes with my house. It's not ideal, but it would do.
The longer term problem is I may not be able to live here at some point next year due to the Brexit fiasco. Once and if I'm gone, the chickens here are likely to get stuffed in something like the appalling cages some were in when I arrived here. I have to think and try to plan for this over the coming months. A reduction in population will help and if I build runs attached to the current coops then while I can't ensure their freedom, I may be able to improve the likely conditions my absence would mean.

Oh goodness. I thought the Brexit agreement had clauses that would mean long term residents on either side can stay. Of course you need a plan B - but I will remain optimistic that you will be able to stay and keep the chickens happy.

 

[featherhead007]

Awe yes. Phyllis in the morning sun! Thanks Bob.

Shadrach: I feel your pain. A new neighbor moved in three days ago, and is already complaining about my roosters crowing in the morning. Yesterday, I caught this lady hitting my fence with a stick trying to frighten my curious rooster Jaffar. It took me three weeks, to calm him when I added him to my flock. Now He's acting aggressive and nervous. (I think the woman has mental health issues) I did call the Sheriff already stating my observations.

 

[featherhead007]

No more peace in Porterville!

 

[BY Bob]

Awe yes. Phyllis in the morning sun! Thanks Bob.

Shadrach: I feel your pain. A new neighbor moved in three days ago, and is already complaining about my roosters crowing in the morning. Yesterday, I caught this lady hitting my fence with a stick trying to frighten my curious rooster Jaffar. It took me three weeks, to calm him when I added him to my flock. Now He's acting aggressive and nervous. (I think the woman has mental health issues) I did call the Sheriff already stating my observations.

A bad neighbor is the absolute worst.

To try and look at it from another point of view, she may not understand what she is doing. Maybe she has moved from the city and has no idea about animals at all.