Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[knoturavggrl]

FBA Synopsis 6/14-6/21
Previous week 6/7 - 6/14 2025

BY Bob:
Nest box drama, the queen must feed nest box space to keep her subjects happy. BYBob introduced us to his friend @jaricas19, she just got some chicks not long ago. Welcome to the zippiest thread on BYC. We all welcome you and look forward to seeing your chicks grow!

Ponypoor:
Chicken sitting, Ponypoor ya make a great perch. A spoiler tutorial very helpful. Xtra fluff butts. Remy, her horse was a bit colicky, we hope she feels better soon.

Royal chick:
A very funny video and a lovely tax photo too.

Rural mouse:
Broodies everywhere, it must be catchy.
She gives us some comb types with picture examples. Snow in June??? Yep, you read that right.

SimpleJenn:
Eggs, beautiful eggs. Pretty feather coming in as her flock matures.

Knoturavggrl:
Wry neck/neurological issues in my littlest SFH pullet, Rue. All my silkie chicks from Meyers didn’t make it through the mail. I would like thank everyone for the support, this was just tragic.

Featherhead007:
A named chicken has been announced.
Golden Areo.

Sylvester017: Some adorable videos and photos of the flock. Sprinkler fun, a lovely video. Non-bearded Silkies are awesome! I do wonder if Aurora would agree or not. Uh-O we have a reply from the queen!
A night time traffic jam at the coop door. A video of her flock enjoying some treats. Breda Fowl info and photos. 3 silkies one box can they do it, yes they can.

RebeccaBoyd:
Babies and mama are doing great! Glorious George wishes everyone a happy Father’s Day! I’ll Update on Georgette and Gryffyn chicks. (Not) Chick pics, so cute! Pics of the keeper picks, we are all pulling for pullets. An attempt at an intervention with Queen Aurora.

TX Chick Noob:
A photo update, some gorgeous birds and photos.

TOMTE:
When a chicken flies too high, the tender must put up more netting.

Bgmathteach:
Broodies and babies an update on her flock. They are 15 days old and already have quite the personalities.

Chicory Blue:
Baby Buckeyes, so adorable and precious.

Caterday
Ponypoor, BY Bob, TOMTE, Grandma the Chicken

Mugs
Marie2020, x2, SimpleJenn, Ponypoor, rural mouse, Featherhead007, BYBob, Notabitail

Twofers
SimpleJenn, Notabitail

Thirsty Thursday
Grandma The Chicken, Royal Chick

Fluffy Butt Friday
Rural mouse, Ponypoor, Simple Jenn, ChicoryBlue, Notabitail, BYBob

Caturday
Marie2020, Ponypoor

 

[Ponypoor]

Glad I was able to mow the grass this morning! Sometimes a little rain must fall.

 

[Ponypoor]

FBA Synopsis 6/14-6/21
Previous week 6/7 - 6/14 2025

BY Bob:
Nest box drama, the queen must feed nest box space to keep her subjects happy. BYBob introduced us to his friend @jaricas19, she just got some chicks not long ago. Welcome to the zippiest thread on BYC. We all welcome you and look forward to seeing your chicks grow!

Ponypoor:
Chicken sitting, Ponypoor ya make a great perch. A spoiler tutorial very helpful. Xtra fluff butts. Remy, her horse was a bit colicky, we hope she feels better soon.

Royal chick:
A very funny video and a lovely tax photo too.

Rural mouse:
Broodies everywhere, it must be catchy.
She gives us some comb types with picture examples. Snow in June??? Yep, you read that right.

SimpleJenn:
Eggs, beautiful eggs. Pretty feather coming in as her flock matures.

Knoturavggrl:
Wry neck/neurological issues in my littlest SFH pullet, Rue. All my silkie chicks from Meyers didn’t make it through the mail. I would like thank everyone for the support, this was just tragic.

Featherhead007:
A named chicken has been announced.
Golden Areo.

Sylvester017: Some adorable videos and photos of the flock. Sprinkler fun, a lovely video. Non-bearded Silkies are awesome! I do wonder if Aurora would agree or not. Uh-O we have a reply from the queen!
A night time traffic jam at the coop door. A video of her flock enjoying some treats. Breda Fowl info and photos. 3 silkies one box can they do it, yes they can.

RebeccaBoyd:
Babies and mama are doing great! Glorious George wishes everyone a happy Father’s Day! I’ll Update on Georgette and Gryffyn chicks. (Not) Chick pics, so cute! Pics of the keeper picks, we are all pulling for pullets. An attempt at an intervention with Queen Aurora.

TX Chick Noob:
A photo update, some gorgeous birds and photos.

TOMTE:
When a chicken flies too high, the tender must put up more netting.

Bgmathteach:
Broodies and babies an update on her flock. They are 15 days old and already have quite the personalities.

Chicory Blue:
Baby Buckeyes, so adorable and precious.

Caterday
Ponypoor, BY Bob, TOMTE, Grandma the Chicken

Mugs
Marie2020, x2, SimpleJenn, Ponypoor, rural mouse, Featherhead007, BYBob, Notabitail

Twofers
SimpleJenn, Notabitail

Thirsty Thursday
Grandma The Chicken, Royal Chick

Fluffy Butt Friday
Rural mouse, Ponypoor, Simple Jenn, ChicoryBlue, Notabitail, BYBob

Caturday
Marie2020, Ponypoor

Thanks! I am just behind now and just popping back and forth so it was handy to catch-up on some of the happenings.

Was hoping for some more photos of Bob’s twins

 

[Ponypoor]

Silkies are supposed to have a walnut comb. @Ponypoor what does his ma have? If she does have the walnut comb, he could easily have gotten the RP from her and had it get odd with Mr P's V-comb that does so many funky things.

Here is Betty, she has a spikey crown for a comb

 

[Sylvester017]

Those nostrils frequently occur with V-comb birds. I wonder if there's a connection back in history somewhere.

Probably most likely. I talked w/ a Breda Fowl owner yrs ago who got some Le Fleche birds to crossbreed w/their Breda to infuse hardiness into them but that breeder is no longer available to contact.

Wish there was better documentation on old breeds.

Supposedly, the Pilgrim Dominiques and Breda (Guelders) were mentioned as Colonial chickens but there's no reliable historical documentation of what the Colonial Breda looked like. The Dominiques were a preferred Pilgrim breed for their multi-purpose use as broodies, egg production, meat, & very soft non-odorous feathers for bedding/pillows/mattresses. So the Breda faded from Colonial preference.

The Dutch formulated the current Breda Fowl cuz it was originated near the town of Breda but who knows if it is now anything like the Pilgrim Breda mentioned in old documents? There is one portrait painting showing a Breda but who knows going farther back what Breda looked like?

c. 1660 The Poultry Yard by De Hoenderhorf

A close-up of the supposed Breda rooster in the above painting (Breda then were known as Guelders.) It's a stretch in my mind that this roo looks anything at all like the present Breda.

https://backyardpoultry.iamcountryside.com/chickens-101/breed-profile-breda-chicken/

 

[Marie2020]

I love the way that plate was pulled away

 

[Marie2020]

FBA Synopsis 6/14-6/21
Previous week 6/7 - 6/14 2025

BY Bob:
Nest box drama, the queen must feed nest box space to keep her subjects happy. BYBob introduced us to his friend @jaricas19, she just got some chicks not long ago. Welcome to the zippiest thread on BYC. We all welcome you and look forward to seeing your chicks grow!

Ponypoor:
Chicken sitting, Ponypoor ya make a great perch. A spoiler tutorial very helpful. Xtra fluff butts. Remy, her horse was a bit colicky, we hope she feels better soon.

Royal chick:
A very funny video and a lovely tax photo too.

Rural mouse:
Broodies everywhere, it must be catchy.
She gives us some comb types with picture examples. Snow in June??? Yep, you read that right.

SimpleJenn:
Eggs, beautiful eggs. Pretty feather coming in as her flock matures.

Knoturavggrl:
Wry neck/neurological issues in my littlest SFH pullet, Rue. All my silkie chicks from Meyers didn’t make it through the mail. I would like thank everyone for the support, this was just tragic.

Featherhead007:
A named chicken has been announced.
Golden Areo.

Sylvester017: Some adorable videos and photos of the flock. Sprinkler fun, a lovely video. Non-bearded Silkies are awesome! I do wonder if Aurora would agree or not. Uh-O we have a reply from the queen!
A night time traffic jam at the coop door. A video of her flock enjoying some treats. Breda Fowl info and photos. 3 silkies one box can they do it, yes they can.

RebeccaBoyd:
Babies and mama are doing great! Glorious George wishes everyone a happy Father’s Day! I’ll Update on Georgette and Gryffyn chicks. (Not) Chick pics, so cute! Pics of the keeper picks, we are all pulling for pullets. An attempt at an intervention with Queen Aurora.

TX Chick Noob:
A photo update, some gorgeous birds and photos.

TOMTE:
When a chicken flies too high, the tender must put up more netting.

Bgmathteach:
Broodies and babies an update on her flock. They are 15 days old and already have quite the personalities.

Chicory Blue:
Baby Buckeyes, so adorable and precious.

Caterday
Ponypoor, BY Bob, TOMTE, Grandma the Chicken

Mugs
Marie2020, x2, SimpleJenn, Ponypoor, rural mouse, Featherhead007, BYBob, Notabitail

Twofers
SimpleJenn, Notabitail

Thirsty Thursday
Grandma The Chicken, Royal Chick

Fluffy Butt Friday
Rural mouse, Ponypoor, Simple Jenn, ChicoryBlue, Notabitail, BYBob

Caturday
Marie2020, Ponypoor

Thank you

 

[Sylvester017]

How do you keep your pavers clean? I am forever sweepimg my barn floor!

I sweep & scrape every day ... but 2 hrs later ... looks like sh*t again & we have only 6 hens! We don't mind though ... at least the girls can come to the back door whenever they want to visit or tell us there's a cat in the yard ... or if they want a treat refill!

Honestly, I prefer pavers over dirt or grass & seems the girls do too.

 

[Sylvester017]

I love the way that plate was pulled away

TeeHee! We call it "musical plates" cuz they run around from plate to plate or try to drag it away from another hen!

 

[Sylvester017]

@knoturavggrl ~ TY synop