Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[MaryJanet]

Here are some Charlie pictures, including baby Charlie.

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We should make a Charlie Mary montage!

 

[MaryJanet]

I think some of the names I've given the chickens are very hard to remember if you were not the one to dream them up. Cillin for example isn't a name I've seen anywhere else so for most people, there is no prior reference to help lof=dge it in the brain.

Tap, Tack and Tackle. I can't keep them straight just the other day I said Tackle when I meant Tack.

 

[MaryJanet]

I remember Cillin, by (Penicillin). but my phone argues and spells Chillin instead

He's been so chilled out through his bumble treatment, i think maybe your phone has a point

 

[MaryJanet]

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I've watched chicks hatch under a hen in my house nest box.

Was that the three who grew up to become circus performers?

 

[MaryJanet]

Cillin.
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Poor fella.

 

[MaryJanet]

Cold Cruel Night

I did not let them out today. Mean, I know. However no one was the worse for it. I took them a snack of corn before bedtime and of course Phyllis ran between my legs to check out the yard. She was back in 10 minutes. They are all tucked in bed, craws full of corn.

Wind chill is currently 14°F (-10°C) and headed down. But the coop is 29°F (-1.6°C) and their bellies are full.

It is a cold clear night as the wind howls and the moon rises.
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She may have wanted a little alone time. I've noticed Ivy will often do her own thing rather than be with the others and take their pecking.

 

[BY Bob]

This is waht that call is all about.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/the-egg-song-it’s-not-about-the-egg-it’s-an-escort-call.74386/

You could have referenced my article too.

 

[BY Bob]

Me, I'd leave them in with maybe a little run in the warmest part of the day...???

It's not like the complex is crowded or uncomfortable. They were not deprived today. They were warm, fed, and had plenty of space to scratch, dustbathe, and roost. They will get time out tomorrow.

 

[BY Bob]

SUCCESS! Rocks-Anne laid her egg! Just one, but she’s feeling a lot better now!

That is great news!

 

[BY Bob]

Moon bush.
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Excellent cover! Good choice Moon!