Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

So I learned that Accipiters have been known to "play" with potential prey, large squirrels specifically. Large squirrels like fox squirrels are equal in size to coopers and sharp shinned hawks and are able to fight back with teeth and claws, so they'll sometimes get into these sort of standoffs where they gauge one anothers' seriousness. It almost looks like play! Here's a really neat video about it!

That was wild! Thanks for sharing.

 

[BY Bob]

Morning all! I'm 34 today, and very happy that we all made it this far. Interestingly enough, I was actually not breathing when I was born and had to spend time in an incubator. But I pulled through and here we are!
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Kiddo found some of her toy chickens (and a duck!) To talk to while she eats breakfast. I think this is about half of her total little chicken toys? They're her favorite.

Happy birthday!

 

[BY Bob]

That is a bold cooper, I wouldn’t take on a squirrel, they are wiry and fight ferociously!

Thanks for sharing.

Lilly and Phyllis tried to take a squirrel together several times. Those squirrels were quite scared I know that much.

Lilly

 

[BY Bob]

Thanks! She was doing very well and right when I opened her mouth too feed her, she bounced a little and died. Before that she was looking around and making some sounds and looked much better.

How tragic.

 

[BY Bob]

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I miss my little nosey princess

Hopefully they'll send me more pictures of her soon fingers

She was one special chicken.

 

[BY Bob]

Happy Birthday SimpleJenn ! 34 is a wonderful age in my opinion .
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The vaccine is for ducks only. They are still experimenting the chicken one. And it's only for commercial operation and unfortunately, does not mean an easing of restrictions in affected zones.
The information is available in english here for anyone really interested. I'm not in an affected area so I'll admit I haven't paid much attention.
https://agriculture.gouv.fr/tout-ce-quil-faut-savoir-sur-le-plan-daction-vaccination-iahp-en-france

@BY Bob , have you heard about a recent case in backyard chickens reported in Pennsylvania? Not 100% the source I read is reliable.

I love your birthday rooster! Awesome!

 

[featherhead007]

Flash is up on her perch in the house. I think she liked the shrimp dinner I prepared for her. She’s asleep now. What a sweetheart she is.

 

[BY Bob]

@BY Bob , have you heard about a recent case in backyard chickens reported in Pennsylvania? Not 100% the source I read is reliable.

The USDA is reporting 20 birds affected but they are "WOAH non-poultry". That would make them a back yard flock where all products are for single family consumption. I haven't been able to learn much more. What is your source saying?

 

[BY Bob]

The USDA tracking system shows a case affecting 20 birds In Pennsylvania on October 30th but gives no details!

You know she asked me. Now I have to provide SHRA tax. You are so helpful. Thanks.

 

[BY Bob]

The USDA is reporting 20 birds affected but they are "WOAH non-poultry". That would make them a back yard flock where all products are for single family consumption. I haven't been able to learn much more. What is your source saying?

SHRA Tax