Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[RoyalChick]

Roosting Time

Of course in a new environment like they were, Ned and Lucky had no idea where to roost for the night. As it got dark, all the other chickens knew where to go leaving only Ned and Lucky out in the yard.

In Ned's life (Lucky as well), I have not handled them much. When they were very small and Sydney could not get both of them in the coop at the same time, I would pick them up and show them the ramp. I picked up and held Ned when he fell in the pool. Lastly I gathered them up for the ride to their new home.

So it surprised me greatly that when he was in distress and trying to find someplace to spend the night, Ned chose me. I'm being very literal. He chose me.

At first, he flew up onto the arm of my chair. I thought, "That's perfect. If Lucky will just jump up next to him then it will be easy to move them to the new coop".

Only problem, Ned decided he wasn't high enough. I saw him measuring and told CCCL, "He's going to fly to my head".

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He roosted there a while and then CCCL gathered up Lucky and we moved them to a crate in the coop while Stanley watched on from his roost.
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I am so glad it is all working out well. I am sure they will be very happy in their new home once they settle in.

 

[BY Bob]

Time for Lilly to Lay?

For two days Lilly has been complaining non-stop. That usually means an egg is coming. Well I just caught her singing in the coop. I expect we have one but I can't check just yet as Phyllis and Aurora are still at work.

 

[WhoDatChick]

One Last Morning Together

I got "lucky" yesterday and I got one last coffee clatch with Ned and Lucky.

Here they were with their mom when it was time for me to let them out.
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Here is the run to freedom

I was able to video Lucky preparing the cushion for coffee Clatch time.

Here are some more photos from yesterday's time together.
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Wow! I didn’t realize that Ned and Lucky were as big as Phyllis!!

 

[WhoDatChick]

Ned and Lucky are doing great this morning!!

They were unsure where to perch at dark last night...
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Ned and Lucky are staying in there safe zone today. They'll be let out later today when I can supervise.

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Anna has already claimed them as hers since they're Stanley's babies.

SO happy it’s going well! Love the shirt Bob!! ❤

 

[featherhead007]

You are right to do so. Any longer and I don't know that I could have said goodbye.

Luckily for you, they are close by, so you can at least see them sometime.

 

[WhoDatChick]

I’d like to share TRUMPY BEAR with those of you who haven’t seen him in awhile... and the itty bitty Brady Bunch.... it’s so nice to have littles in late summer cuz you never need a heat light...

 

[WhoDatChick]

Also... I had a horrid amount of flies so I threw out Timothy grass and it has helped a lot!! And the chickens love it!

 

[RoyalChick]

Also... I had a horrid amount of flies so I threw out Timothy grass and it has helped a lot!! And the chickens love it! View attachment 2301319

What is that? I never heard of Timothy grass.

 

[BY Bob]

Wow! I didn’t realize that Ned and Lucky were as big as Phyllis!!

They are going to be huge like their Dad. CCCL was surprised as well. Ned's muscles ripple when he walks.

 

[BY Bob]

SO happy it’s going well! Love the shirt Bob!! ❤

Got that shirt when I got @LozzyR hers.