Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Grandma The Chicken]

I started an oil pastel drawing. This is the final drawing before I start adding color. As of now, I have already added the color and am nearly finished.

 

[Pastel the Rooster]

Our only neighbor who lives about two miles away is on his way right now to pick up Gumbo. I have heard roosters crow over at his home, so I’m wondering if I’ll be able to hear Gumbo.

 

[Pastel the Rooster]

Lucky

My neighbour popped over to say one of my chickens was over there.

Nope they are all here!

So she shows me the wayward chicken and I said ……

Spoiler: Lucky

Her though I will keep!!!

How she didn’t get eaten getting all the way down here from my neighbour 1km up the road I will never know! It’s heavy bush and swamp. She’s one lucky clucky!

Spoiler: You didn’t think I would make it easy now did you?

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I am calling her Lucky

@BY Bob what do you think???

OMG ANOTHER POLISH!! Hi Lucky, aren’t you just the most gorgeous girl.

 

[Pastel the Rooster]

Hello FBF, I am doing some chicken sitting with a heavy heart, my mama passed on the 7th, she had been ill for some time. I got to travel back to Delaware to see her shortly before and I am grateful for that.

Some pictures of happy chickens pecking around:

Myths round fluffy butt:
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Snickerdoodles:
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Flours:
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A small meeting:
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A much larger conference:
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I am so sorry

 

[janiedoe]

I think this was the start and includes the pictures of the terrain.
You woukd have to read Rebecca’s posts from this one forward to get the full amazing story.

Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26395786

I think January 12 +/- a few days would be hatch/hillside retrieval

I found it, thanks to you both. I read up to the chicks and eggs being rescued and mama hen coming off the hill herself. What a trooper!

 

[rural mouse]

Was heading out to the coop this morning to open late when I saw the fox out un the alfalfa field. Quietly set food down, slipped back into the house for the 22 (haven't fired it yet either, practice for later in the day). Slip back out to the deck....no shot. Track it along the fence line (horses in background). It crossed a fence, tree in the way. Move, fox goes over the top into tallish grass. I moved along screened by the peatree hedge and watching the pigeons at the empty camper. 15 min later, spot deer in pasture beyond the place with all the cars. Whole herd bouncing away from area. Probably the fox. Returned rifle to the door and went to let out birds.

Babies (Hetty, Blurr, Focus) demonstrated they know how to use the nupple waterer.

 

[Pastel the Rooster]

Sorry, but please do not use chicken and process in the same sentence!

… been there, done that. Gumbo is lucky that I didn’t. Process him. There, does that count?

 

[Desertvalleychickens]

FBA chicken synopsis,
9 to 16 March 2024.

Link to last week's synopsis: https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27565013

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Our thoughts, hugs and support go to Rebecca and her family, taking the most loving care of Grandma as she walks the end of the path.
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@BY Bob
Who is the egg eater ?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27574599
This got some of us very worried, but the hens are safe in the coop :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27575043
Aurora is a true leader.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27579504
Happy Friday !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27579943
A second visit, or another visitor ?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27580235
And what is that giant predator ?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27580253
Glynda naps picture:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27582922
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@BeastBaby
When the chickens meet an elephant !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27569259
Three for Tuesday!?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27573780
Good news for Albert :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27579661
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@bgmathteach
Interesting comments on feed :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27565361
BG is a chef for her flock !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27567237
How to be a chef like BG :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27568432
Fox and duck, a sad encounter.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27570438
Update :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27571580
Another update and tuefer :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27572131
BG announces she will be less present for a while due to tech issues, and shows the advancement on the new chicken house :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27581228
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@ChicoryBlue
A point on the roosting situation between the spuds and the buckeyes :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27574951
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@Desertvalleychickens
Mugs :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27570744
Tuefer :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27573998
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@featherhead007
Dakota pic :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27567899
Memories :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27567967
Coco is a good listener :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27571557
Jaffar was wounded by the neighbour's rooster. He was very poorly for more than a day, with both his eyes closed, Alex was very upset and worried.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27575265
On Thursday he opened one eye a little.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27578816
And a slightly reassuring update Friday :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27580357
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@janiedoe
SHRA tax :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27578882
And a gorgeous BSO* tax https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27580272
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@knoturavggrl
Pretty bloom picture :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27575204
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@lightm
Happy hatch day! Three years old already . I wasn't online to wish them the best due to internet issues, but I'm so happy for them. This sweet lot of hybrid layers is close to my heart.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27573412
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@Marie2020
Princess and puss pic :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27571887
Finally some outside time after ghastly weather !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27577253
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@micstrachan
Senior Roxy laid an egg !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27565308
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@notabitail
Someone has used the old broody bat potion again...Guess who ?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27580617
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@Pastel the Rooster
Pastel posted quite a bit about a familial dog drama this week. I left it out since we do a chicken synopsis, but she also posted about her cute polish chicks !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27573237
A classic mistake that happily had no consequences :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27582096
And good advice from ChicoryBlue !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27582379
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@Ponypoor
Congratulations Kelly for being in the caption contest again !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...ion-contest-03-15-24-pic-by-ponypoor.1614819/
Pretty Burt pics :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27565185
Horse and chook party :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27566411
Petunia's health update :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27566487
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27567146
Mugs :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27569708
Two for Tuesday :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27571948
Meet Teddy !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27579271
Here is the plan for him : https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27580281
But for now the hens don't seem that interested .
Truly has been colicky, we hope she recovers.
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@RoyalChick
Found a lot of eggs coming back home from abroad :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27571177
Sylvie has torn a nail off ! Although RC was initially worried it doesn't seem so bad.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27575813
Thirsty Thursday :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27578038
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27578739
Are our beaks and nail ok ?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27580980
Most comments said yes, but BG thought maybe one of Bernie needed filing . Kelly thinks they are ok :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27581964
Again about nails :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27582043
And trouble is brewing in the palace !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27581280
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@RebeccaBoyd
Beautiful Dirt came as a guest to give some interesting news on Momma hen !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27568066
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@rural mouse
Babies move to the coop !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27566702
Exploring ...
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27567642
Mugs :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27569572
Chicks update, and pics :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27575625
Fluffs, and an enigma :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27579879
How Sherlock saved the day...a fox and family story.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27582884
And some thoughtful reflections about predation.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27582930
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@Sally PB
Tuefer :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27572044
And fluffy butts :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27582228
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@SimpleJenn
Crochet passion !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27566336
Tuefer :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27573359
Thirsty ...for wild water :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27577803
Fluffy Friday :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27579974
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*BSO : Blue Splash Orange

Thanks for the synopsis!

 

[Desertvalleychickens]

Incubator Check
The eggs are now at day 7 until hatching, and the chicks are taking up quite a bit of space!

 

[RoyalChick]

Has anyone heard from @GregnLety recently? He hasn't been here in a while so I was a bit worried. Lety is the one who taught me that I could eat the artemesia and the chickens didn't need to get the entire crop!