Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

And it was a good day for a drive, no snow

Mr Spock, I had a horse names Spock, he had very pointy ears

It would be a good rooster name.

It would be a great rooster name.

 

[SimpleJenn]

The little blue-green egg is what Cookie lays. Caught her leaving the nest box this morning.
Cookie egg next to Ash egg

She's a big girl, and lays tiny little eggs!

 

[Grandma The Chicken]

She’s a beautiful kitty, tortoiseshell kitties are so lovely. Is she one of the feral cats there? Gosh she’s a beauty!

Right you are! She is another feral cat. I had no idea about the breed until now.

 

[Sylvester017]

The little blue-green egg is what Cookie lays. Caught her leaving the nest box this morning. View attachment 3958401
Cookie egg next to Ash egg
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She's a big girl, and lays tiny little eggs!

I love it when the eggs are not huge for the hen's sake ~ even when the hen is large like a Brahma or Jersey Giant. Our little 4-1/2 lb white Leghorn layed way too large eggs for a midsize bird ~ probably why Legs have too many reproductive issues? Had a Blue Wheaten that layed pretty sky blue XL eggs & often ~ her lifespan was 3 years only. Hurray for smaller egg hens!

Blue Wheaten Ameraucana XL egg compared to Leghorn, Breda fowl, Silkie egg

 

[SimpleJenn]

I love it when the eggs are not huge for the hen's sake ~ even when the hen is large like a Brahma or Jersey Giant. Our little 4-1/2 lb white Leghorn layed way too large eggs for a midsize bird ~ probably why Legs have too many reproductive issues? Had a Blue Wheaten that layed pretty sky blue XL eggs & often ~ her lifespan was 3 years only. Hurray for smaller egg hens!

Blue Wheaten Ameraucana XL egg compared to Leghorn, Breda fowl, Silkie egg
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Yep my leghornxjunglefowl is smaller than Liara the bluebell and her eggs are the same size as Shep the Marans. I feel like her butt must hurt after laying an egg.

 

[lightm]

Dear BYC friends,

Apologies for a non-chicken related post. Western NC has been devastated by Helene. Entire towns swept away, bodies are floating, children can't find parents, people are still suffering ... Personally this is the worse disaster I have witnessed since my time at the USA (17 years). The videos are unbearable to watch.

If you are able, please consider donate to Samaritan's Purse. I have made a small donation. I have first hand information that they are doing great work helping western NC. https://www.samaritanspurse.org/

Tax

 

[Sylvester017]

Rudy Rudager probably won’t be an indoor rooster anytime soon:View attachment 3958119

How did fowl pox treatment go for your flock? Rudy looks so much better! For most of our Silkies in the past it took about 2-3 weeks for each bird to completely clear up w/treatment. The good thing is once the bird has had pox the bird has immunity for life!

 

[Sylvester017]

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A picture of the state capitol building
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My favorite painting from the restaurant we had lunch at. The place is called "Meat BBQ" it was excellent

TY Jenn for the Spock pic ~ you know how much I love art. The Capitol pic is a good angle shot too.

 

[Sylvester017]

SHRA tax

From March 2024
Two silkies
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Mr P sun bathing - look he has a tail back then!
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Love that photo of black & white bathroom tile Silkies!

& your green Polish ~ Anything like an Easter Silkie?

www.pinterest.co.uk

 

[RoyalChick]

FBA Weekly Synopsis to October 5, 2024

Thanks to @Ponypoor for last week's synopsis which is available here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-28046392

Why did the Chicken cross the road go to the Michigan State Capitol?
Our chicken news this week is dominated by an epic, 547 mile journey, made by our intrepid heroes @BY Bob and Versace to meet @SimpleJenn, and to start a new life (well Versace not Bob).
Like all great expeditions much preparation and luggage was involved

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-28054159

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-28054842


As well as great anticipation of the delights waiting.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-28047079


Of course stops for meals are an important part of any adventure

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-28055658


Before starting up again
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-28056299

And finally they made it!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-28056827
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-28056865


The sequel to this classic 'coming home' movie is already under development with a wonderful plot thanks to @RebeccaBoyd and some interesting new character dynamics (possibly inspired by HRH Aurora).
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-28056399
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-28057100

What a wonderful story, and I am very much looking forward to the sequel.

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In other news:

Both @rural mouse and @Ponypoor have tailless chickens. So do I, but I think I posted Bernie's depleted look last week, and this week she is in a terrible state so I will not shame her!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-28047088
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-28046941

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@Logar
The chickens are beginning to use the wonderful jungle gym
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-28051275

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@notabitail
Is dealing with a nasty eye - possibly from a fight. Hope it heals soon!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-28051596
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-28056688

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@Ponypoor has been dealing with a lot.
Mr. P - is a lover not a fighter and is still being bullied by his ladies
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-28046412

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-28047265

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-28046784

And chicken-math has come home to roost for poor Kelly, who is inundated with beautiful cockerels that she has to find homes for.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-28052102

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-28052912

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-28054091

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-28055228

At least one of these boys needs to remain however, if only for entertainment!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-28057307

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@RoyalChick
Continues to deal with the stubbornly broody Tassels
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-28049556

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@SimpleJenn

Got some gorgeous newcomers even before the great trek got under way!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-28052839
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-28053748

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As always I apologize if I missed anything important. This week I have been a bit distracted with a sick cat so may well have mis-posted.
Have a wonderful weekend everyone