Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Ponypoor]

Me thinks you need to go back to Kindergarten to learn how to count!! (She says tongue in cheek)

Lovely ladies!

2 squared….

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

As I am mentally preparing myself to go outside in 16 weather and shovel a path in the snow for my fair-weather chickens. No I am not talking about the silkies who are out and about. I came across this on facebook. It made me smile.

EASTERN KENTUCKY WEATHER
Saturday: Flash flood
Sunday: River flood
Monday: Icy mud
Tuesday: Sunny, just to soften you up
Wednesday: Six inches of snow
Thursday: Bitter cold
Friday: I don’t know, tornadoes?
Saturday: Definitely sharknadoes
Sunday: Asteroids
Monday: Test-firing of Death Star superlaser array
Tuesday: Sunny and calm

 

[Ponypoor]

I had to work yesterday. First time I have been out of my holler since the flood. Oh it was heartbreaking to see the aftermath. I am not one of the many that like to go "sightseeing" of the damage. I stay home out of the way. It hurts to see people having to throw everything away from their homes if they still have them though. It really hits just how close we came this time around.

I would have thought the diner would have been slow yesterday, I was wrong. It was a active hub of people checking in on us and each other. One of the regulars who I have already developed a fondness for is a sweet old man. He comes in daily for his salad and pot of coffee. He reminds me of how grandma used to be. He just likes to sit around and talk to everyone and anyone. I got a bear hug from him when I rounded the corner. He knows where I live and was afraid for me and my family.

Really the diner was business as usual yesterday until about 3 when a family came in. You could immediately see they were exhausted and in the midst of clean up. Talking to the mom I found out water got up 2 feet inside their house and they lost just about everything. They just wanted a hot meal and a good strong cup of coffee before they went back to cleaning. I cannot do much but their meal was on me. I also had brought in a couple dozen eggs as Betty told me to bring them to work and sell them there as there was interest in fresh eggs among the customers. I sent 2 dozen home with them. It was the smallest of gestures, all I could do but, it meant the world to the mom.

The diner is going to be closed today, there is already 3 inches of snow on the ground. I needed to clean mine and Rosie's closets out anyway. I'm going to gather some things up and when I go back to work stop off at one of the relief places and donate it. They are good clothes, they either just do not fit anymore or we never wear them. It is also time to get rid of some blankets and quilts that are overrunning my closet. Not my homemade ones from grandma, but I have countless fuzzy blankets that were Christmas presents over the years. It is time for me to stop hoarding them and pass them on.

Such a beautiful gesture - I feel so sad for those who have been affected. But I know there people out there who care and will help, and that is what I find so wonderful.

It sure does fill my heart with happiness to hear of the kindness of others

 

[Ponypoor]

Thank you.

It was a small gesture. I love my community though and if everyone who could would just make a small gesture those would add up and go a long way.

The shelters that are set up and are asking for donations and non-perishable food items. Several local chicken people offered to donate eggs. Because they are not inspected and we are not licensed dealers they cannot take them. Seeing as how my girls are really picking up on laying I find fault in that. Those in need do not care if they are inspected or not. I think instead of selling eggs currently at the diner I will put the word out that those that need them can have them if they pick them up there.

I hear you on this - I am over run with eggs, but the Food Bank won’t take them because they aren’t inspected. The thought is if I want to give them to some one who is in need they can drive to my place.

Idiots! They can’t afford food so how can they afford to drive all the way out to my place?!

I shake my head…..

 

[BY Bob]

Let Me Out! I Need to Lay an Egg!

Sydney was frantically pacing the perimeter of the complex today trying to find a way out in order to lay her egg in Hattie House.

or so I thought....

Was I really fooled into releasing them?

Nope. She was just willing to wait to see if I brought treats first.

 

[Ponypoor]

As I am mentally preparing myself to go outside in 16 weather and shovel a path in the snow for my fair-weather chickens. No I am not talking about the silkies who are out and about. I came across this on facebook. It made me smile.

EASTERN KENTUCKY WEATHER
Saturday: Flash flood
Sunday: River flood
Monday: Icy mud
Tuesday: Sunny, just to soften you up
Wednesday: Six inches of snow
Thursday: Bitter cold
Friday: I don’t know, tornadoes?
Saturday: Definitely sharknadoes
Sunday: Asteroids
Monday: Test-firing of Death Star superlaser array
Tuesday: Sunny and calm

Yup floods suck. Sharknadoes? Have seen those, scary!

Suns out here today, I forget how bright it is on the snow.

 

[TOMTE]

Nothin' wrong w/ TSC or feed store birds. They're just sweeties wearing different color jackets.... We got boring-looking Dominiques at the feed store cuz they are considered rare by some hatcheries. & they turned out to be one of our smartest people-friendly, flock-friendly birds we ever had in a standard size hen.
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I agree I love my feed store girls. Though I'd prefer genetically healthier stock in the future. But I'm happy with what I can get!

 

[Ponypoor]

Let Me Out! I Need to Lay an Egg!

Sydney was frantically pacing the perimeter of the complex today trying to find a way out in order to lay her egg in Hattie House.

or so I thought....

Was I really fooled into releasing them?

Nope. She was just willing to wait to see if I brought treats first.

I just checked in on the dumplings, couldn’t find them at first - bit of a panic.

Then saw them in the nest box with Mama Georgie who is trying to lay an egg! But is really cold today, -20c and they just want to snuggle with mama.

Poor Georgie just wants to lay her egg in peace

 

[TOMTE]

I hear you on this - I am over run with eggs, but the Food Bank won’t take them because they aren’t inspected. The thought is if I want to give them to some one who is in need they can drive to my place.

Idiots! They can’t afford food so how can they afford to drive all the way out to my place?!

I shake my head…..

Hmm... Maybe you can see if you can set up a stand somewhere in the area once a week or so (or if/when you have time for it) to sell and give away eggs? That's so dumb that they won't take them just because they're not inspected. What would they even inspect for? It isn't like you're running a huge operation, you're just trying to do a good deed. Sigh!

 

[Ponypoor]

I agree I love my feed store girls. Though I'd prefer genetically healthier stock in the future. But I'm happy with what I can get!

I am happy with my chicks from Peavey (Hoovers), just wish I could have bought a couple Brahma of any type now… maybe in a few years when AI subsides I can get some brought up here.