Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

OK - I could give them corn - they love corn on the cob. They really don't love 'mushy' food - but I can try for sure.

Straight up cracked corn works great and it won't kill them for a couple of days.

 

[MaryJanet]

I will not bring them in. They have survived much colder with no ill effects. Whether the Vaseline works or not Daisy, the greatest hen ever, survived more than -10°F (-23°C) outside with no comb frostbite. Her comb was huge. She hated the Vaseline but no comb damage.

As far as bringing them in, the temperature delta is more worrisome to me. Eventually you have to take them back out and it will be a dramatic shift to really cold. I am more wortied about the effect that will have on them. Rapid changes of 20°F or more are said to be hard on them

The Queen's Comb. Daisy actually won a best comb contest on BYC once.
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Of course she did.

I'm surprised she didn't win best comb of the century.

 

[BY Bob]

Should Have Read Ahead...​

Tax because I probably should have.
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Now thats a super tax payment.

 

[BY Bob]

You captured her voice to perfection!

Thank you. I have been paying attention.

 

[BY Bob]

I honestly do try to post very little. I often have a thought and don't share it.

That makes me a little sad. I especially appreciate your thoughts.

 

[BY Bob]

There aren't enough heart emojis in the whole world for this!!!

It is so special. I am still teary eyed when I look at it. What a wonderful gift.

 

[BY Bob]

Of course she did.

I'm surprised she didn't win best comb of the century.

Thank you for that. It was just so jaunty.

 

[MaryJanet]

Yeah... I almost wonder if she has some Leghorn with her large comb and small body. California Gray, maybe? But not sure about the white legs (which could just be faded from being a consistent layer... will check her chick photos). She’s from my feed store, that sources from Privette.

I love playing the "hmmm what breeds are in my chicken" game!

 

[BY Bob]

I love playing the "hmmm what breeds are in my chicken" game!

You have some great Bitsa's for sure!

 

[RoyalChick]

The first time I did a wet feed they weren't crazy for it either. I sprinkled some cracked corn on top and that helped. I also use very warm, almost hot water to soften the pellets quickly. They seem to like warm wet feed over cold wet feed.

I really feel the Princesses will do just fine. They are all a good weight with good feather cover and have more then adequate food, water, and shelter.

That is very reassuring. That one of them insists sleeping alone worries me a bit - but I suspect that actually doesn't contribute a lot relative to their thick down PJs