Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Shadrach]

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

No, that was Knock and she hatched hers in her coop. I think the first I sat and watched was Blue Spot hatching Pinch and Punch. That was in Tribe 2's old coop and the side came off so I sat outside for a couple of hours and had the occasional peek. I think Ruffles hatching Mel was the first in the house nest box.

 

[Shadrach]

You could have referenced my article too.

I could have and should have. Sorry. I'll try and remember next time. I'll go and bookmark it now.

 

[Cynthia12]

Yesterday was irrigation day here—the first in some time due to a scheduled pause over the holidays. The last few had also been at night. These chickens range from 5 to almost 10 months old, so the rush of water was an unwelcome surprise at first.

We made for higher ground
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We were nervous and had to get a ride across the yard on the human
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Nora panicked and forgot that a) she can’t really fly and b) that’s not a proper tree
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But she promised me she meant to do that
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Hazel was making no promises and had to be wheeled about
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Fran modeling the latest in mud shoes
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Love your flock!

 

[Cynthia12]

We are in the metropolitan Phoenix area, and it's very hot and dry here, so we're very lucky to have access to water at all. It's the only way things grow well. This neighborhood was once all orange groves, and so these homes still can access irrigation. It's well worth it, but something strange to get used to!

Chickens usually grow to love it, because it brings the bugs! It is a sort of feast day for foragers.

Back in the 60's and early 70's that's how we watered our lawn. Once a week..here in Utah.

 

[Cynthia12]

Happy Friday

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There she is. The biggest fluffy butt in your flock, and beautiful...the lavender. .

 

[Cynthia12]

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Whoot!!

 

[Cynthia12]

That second picture of Nora is amazing!! I'd totally get that framed.

I agree, adorable!

 

[Kris5902]

Oh thank goodness! I was rushing reading ahead to see if she was ok..

Do you have a syringe and a tube of personal lubricant on hand to help her along if it happens again? I'm not being kinky. Honest.

Oh, the poor cashier at the pharmacy! Reminds me of my chicken first aid/ personal shopping trip last year I picked up some yeast infection cream (for some crop issues) preparation H (for a prolapse) and seeing as I was there some personal lubricant (for checking for egg binding), as well as my mom’s incontinence products, my own feminine hygiene products, a bulk bottle of naproxen, and dairy digestive aids, a bottle of Pepsi, and a $200 prepaid CC for online shopping. The cashier started out a little chatty, but as she rang it up, the conversation just tapered off for some reason?

 

[Cynthia12]

So is California! ⛑

We're also hurting for moisture. It's January. It feels like March out there.

 

[Cynthia12]

Wow, caught up. You all are chatter boxes. Saw some cute photos! Got a chuckle on the personal products. Glad I read to the end.