Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

X3

I think it's a big club.

With many lucky chickens in it!

 

[bgmathteach]

Step one of my arctic plan implemented....

Total fail


I wrapped the bare metal with nice cushioned rug underlay and Sylvie would not set foot on the hot lava I had apparently created. She went back to sleeping in the nest box. I think I will leave her that way until the worst of the arctic blast is over and then she can go back to bare metal roosting if she chooses.

Why don't I learn? I really am not qualified to decide anything for my chickens. They have minds of their own and it is not my place to question their life choices.

She may decide it is okay. I would leave it wrapped and let her get used to the idea that that 'extra stuff' is on her roost. Chickens don't. like change - give her time to adjust and for it to become the 'new normal'. In the meantime - maybe sleeping in teh next box is a better alternative for now.


Edit to add: YAY!!! Finally caught up.....only to fall behind again over the next few days. Maybe I'll catch up again Monday.....or maybe I'll start reading some good mysteries!! (. @ChicoryBlue. )

 

[Marie2020]

I'm sorry everyone. I had an accident by falling over outside the vets. I'm a little exhausted to be honest.

Thank you for supporting princess on the youtube .

She's had over 100 views and 16 likes. I'm really happy about that. It's extra attention towards "Dean's Farm Rescue". Plus Princess will love the attention

 

[rural mouse]

I'm sorry everyone. I had an accident by falling over outside the vets. I'm a little exhausted to be honest.

Thank you for supporting princess on the youtube .

She's had over 100 views and 16 likes. I'm really happy about that. It's extra attention towards "Dean's Farm Rescue". Plus Princess will love the attention

Glad Princess is doing well. Be careful, Marie. I'm assuming you were at the vets for Nancy.

 

[rural mouse]

No pics, but Sherlock LOVES snow....to the point of catching snowballs yesterday....which is why no pics. Hands were wet and cold from making them.

Cold and clear here, so birds are sun bathing and

hanging out on the south slope. The heat in the coop is just the other side of the wall, so the area may be a bit warmer (when the wind isn't blowing).

 

[Ponypoor]

You're likely correct. He's gorgeous and so is Lunar. Onyx was a beauty also.

I think I prefer Onyx’s funky comb over her daughter though, it’s wonderful

 

[Ponypoor]

I'm sorry everyone. I had an accident by falling over outside the vets. I'm a little exhausted to be honest.

Thank you for supporting princess on the youtube .

She's had over 100 views and 16 likes. I'm really happy about that. It's extra attention towards "Dean's Farm Rescue". Plus Princess will love the attention

Gosh be careful! Hope you’re ok!

Soooo glad they are getting lots of attention.

 

[Ponypoor]

X3

Am I the only one who had a pen for the new arrivals? Though to be fair to everyone else having the barn it was easy.

But, I think everyone forgets that when they bought their first chickies they were tiny and didn’t require huge housing. Then as they became larger you ‘figured it out’ and built a facility that worked for you.

And I think all of you did an amazing job! And I am happy to say I have borrowed many of your ideas

 

[featherhead007]

She is a good mom. I love the way she adopted you. How does she & chicks blend w/ your regular birds?

No blending here! They ignore each other

 

[Ponypoor]

No blending here! They ignore each other

That’s been the norm here with my mamas and babies, until the chicks get to the pint were they are almost ready to lay they stay separated.

Once the start laying then they all
Integrate - is this other’s experience?