Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Ponypoor]

Chick update!

So I went back to TSC early today. They had sold all the Lavender Orpingtons.

So I went home and called all the other TSCs within a 90 minute drive. Found one about an hour away that said they still had them. So hopped in the car and started driving while I called my TSC to see if the still had at least 2-3 Wyandottes and to ask if they would let me get less than the usual minimum of 4, since I would be getting some LOs at the other store. They said that was fine and they would put 4 aside for me to choose from.

Called the store that said they had the LOs to let them know I was on my way and to see if they would also let me get just 2-3 and if they would hold them for me. Got connected to a different person who told me she sold all the LOs yesterday. I was so upset, especially since the first person I talked to said they still had a lot of them. Tried a few other sources but no luck. There is still a chance one of the TSCs will get some when they get their last shipment this week, but no guarantees.

I decided to go ahead and get the Wyandottes. Glad I had convinced them to hold a few as someone was there buying all the others when I arrived. They are supposed to be Blue Laced Gold Wyandottes. But they don’t all look the same. There is a chance some could be Blue Laced Red, but I really hope they are all Blue Laced Gold.

Pictures!

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And a first fluffy butt pic for one of them.
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Oh I am so eggciting for you

They are adorable

 

[Ponypoor]

Grandma update.

After initial bloodwork and x-rays all we 100% know for sure is she has covid. They are thinking tail end of covid but covid none-the-less. She has been admitted. No broken bones thankfully. Her white blood cell count is elevated so they are doing iv antibiotics and fluids. They have to re-do her chest x-rays, potential pneumonia but they were not clear enough to determine it. She is in a isolation room and mom is coming home once all the orders are put in tonight. The er doctor told her nicely that she was staying until she regained her strength. Be that one day or 30. Mom told me she pulled him aside out of earshot. She asked him for at least 3 days and explained that her primary doctor told us she could not enter a nursing home or rehab facility until she had a mandatory 3 day hospital stay. He understands and is going to get in touch with her doctor first thing in the morning. I am here to tell you all, this was not a accidental fall. A accident would have been falling backwards. She literally let go of the railing and slung herself sideways. I do not know how I managed to grab her in time to break her fall. If I had not she would have hit her head and neck on the porch nest boxes. We tried to get her up, me, mom and dad. She is 300lbs and was not offering to help at all. Thought we could lift her right up. She was also very uncooperative with the emts. They had to call a 2nd ambulance to have them assist getting her up and onto a stretcher. God forgive me for thinking and feeling this, but I am praying this is it and she is finally admitted to a nursing home. I cannot even begin to express the feeling of relief just knowing that for tonight she is not coming home.

I am hopeful that your Gran is placed in a Long Term Care facility and you all can move on with your life, and hopefully she will settle in fine.

Maybe you can bring a couple chicks to the home so all the residents can see them if she gets placed.

 

[Sir Sacabambaspis]

My dog Ozzy threw up after drinking too much water (a bad habit he's had for years) and then he licked it all up off the floor before I could clean it! I got scared because it was like 5 inches from the carpet! He's fine Ozzy just has an addiction to drinking more water than he can handle.

Also here is my tax. Darcy said he HATES watermelon!

Also here is a 3 year old who chanced me in the forest with a plastic knife!

And here is me winning. "Yeah come back here you little"

 

[Sir Sacabambaspis]

Chick update!

So I went back to TSC early today. They had sold all the Lavender Orpingtons.

So I went home and called all the other TSCs within a 90 minute drive. Found one about an hour away that said they still had them. So hopped in the car and started driving while I called my TSC to see if the still had at least 2-3 Wyandottes and to ask if they would let me get less than the usual minimum of 4, since I would be getting some LOs at the other store. They said that was fine and they would put 4 aside for me to choose from.

Called the store that said they had the LOs to let them know I was on my way and to see if they would also let me get just 2-3 and if they would hold them for me. Got connected to a different person who told me she sold all the LOs yesterday. I was so upset, especially since the first person I talked to said they still had a lot of them. Tried a few other sources but no luck. There is still a chance one of the TSCs will get some when they get their last shipment this week, but no guarantees.

I decided to go ahead and get the Wyandottes. Glad I had convinced them to hold a few as someone was there buying all the others when I arrived. They are supposed to be Blue Laced Gold Wyandottes. But they don’t all look the same. There is a chance some could be Blue Laced Red, but I really hope they are all Blue Laced Gold.

Pictures!

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And a first fluffy butt pic for one of them.
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Aww they are absolutely adorable I hope you get some beautiful looking pullets!

 

[Ponypoor]

I’ll still take it!

Winter tax and late Thirsty Thursday

That's a fabulous day out, they are very smart, and want to be part of the flock

How old are they now? Do you have a timeline for their being fully integrated and staying out in the coop?

They sure are growing aren't they!

 

[Ponypoor]

My dog Ozzy threw up after drinking too much water (a bad habit he's had for years) and then he licked it all up off the floor before I could clean it! I got scared because it was like 5 inches from the carpet! He's fine Ozzy just has an addiction to drinking more water than he can handle.

Also here is my tax. Darcy said he HATES watermelon!View attachment 3632408

Also here is a 3 year old who chanced me in the forest with a plastic knife!
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And here is me winning. "Yeah come back here you little"
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Does this little one like your chickens?

Kids and pets are the best

 

[Ponypoor]

Pony Sunday
Caught the horses having breakfast this morning, took a screenshot of them.

 

[Sally PB]

I have a house in Washington DC. And it gets very cold there in the winter.

Washington. Winter.

I will change up the main run, give the chicks better corners, blocks and under-hides. It will level up the playing field a bit to not have the layout so familiar to the Bigs.

I do that when I take down the dividing fence. It's different for everyone, and they all have to figure it out. It's a bit confusing for the bigs, which is most of the point; keep them occupied so they don't bother the littles.

 

[Sally PB]

Tax:

This is Sunny. She doesn't pose for pictures often. She even got on my lap, and she hasn't done that in weeks.

She has the reddest headgear of the Bielefelders. She got everything first: epauletts, wing feathers, so I'm thinking she might be the first of the four to lay.

 

[BY Bob]

Is that Twice daily or once daily dosing?

Twice a day