Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

Roosting Shenanigans

It's been a while since I watched and recorded roosting time at Fluffy Butt Acres. Losing Phyllis the other night inspired me to arm the cameras and record roosting. So here we go.

It was a little different from the start as Lilly roosted before Phyllis. Here is Lilly coming in.

Hattie comes next along with Phyllis. Notice that since I put the food back into the coop, most hens snack and top off before roosting.

Phyllis is being harassed and tries the high roost.

Sansa comes in and Phyllis keeps dodging.

Sydney is next.

This is interesting because Sydney gets up on the high roost to only jump back to low roost and then back to high again. I can't figure out why?

Aurora finishes the process.

 

[featherhead007]

Sad day for my little "Rocket" She jumped down from her high perch, landed wrong and snapped her left leg in half at the knee. (I don't know what to do, her whole leg doesn't work anymore) She's also in a bad molt to make matters worse!

 

[RoyalChick]

Roosting Shenanigans

It's been a while since I watched and recorded roosting time at Fluffy Butt Acres. Losing Phyllis the other night inspired me to arm the cameras and record roosting. So here we go.

Goodness that was complicated! I think Lilly must have said something mean to Sydney to cause her to move off the high roost!

 

[RoyalChick]

Sad day for my little "Rocket" She jumped down from her high perch, landed wrong and snapped her left leg in half at the knee. (I don't know what to do, her whole leg doesn't work anymore) She's also in a bad molt to make matters worse!

Oh no! Can you splint it?

 

[RoyalChick]

I think this is Elizabeth warning the flock. It is quite low and quiet and she didn't finish her step until whatever she saw was gone. I was right by her and didn't see what worried her.
The two Little Princesses froze in place, I couldn't see if the other two paid attention.

It is a similar sound to the purr when she dust bathes but lower pitch and quieter.

 

[featherhead007]

Oh no! Can you splint it?

its at the knee joint

 

[micstrachan]

I would have thought that was a contented purr, how can you tell the difference?

Let’s confirm with Shad, but everyone else in the flock pays attention and stands statue still, at least here they do.

 

[micstrachan]

I think this is Elizabeth warning the flock. It is quite low and quiet and she didn't finish her step until whatever she saw was gone. I was right by her and didn't see what worried her.
The two Little Princesses froze in place, I couldn't see if the other two paid attention.

It is a similar sound to the purr when she dust bathes but lower pitch and quieter.

Oh yes the “low rumble” I referred to with Buttercup. It started as more of a trill and progressed to the rumble. Inless I’m mistaken and someone with a naturally higher pitch did the trill.
Can I just say I’m so excited you all are as interested in the calls as I am?

 

[featherhead007]

I have never culled any of my birds, but "Rocket" isn't gonna make it with one dead leg. If she's in pain, I better learn fast how dispatch her.

 

[BY Bob]

Sad day for my little "Rocket" She jumped down from her high perch, landed wrong and snapped her left leg in half at the knee. (I don't know what to do, her whole leg doesn't work anymore) She's also in a bad molt to make matters worse!

I am so sorry.