Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Scrambles83]

Nailed it!

Your opinion when it come to ‘chook speak’ is vital, thank you

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

I've kept in touch through facebook with the breeder of my original Marans. He just gave me a heads up that he loaded his incubator up last week about 80 eggs. 2/3 of them should be blues, with the possibilities of splash as well. Why did I promise my child Lavenders. If it wasn't for that promise I'd be first in line for blues as well as 1 or 2 splash chicks just for fun. I can make room for the lavenders, but adding all 3 colors is just not possible at this time.

How many lavenders did you promise your child? Are they likely to be swayed by looking at fetching pictures of blue Marans? There may be room for negotiation.
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[Aussie-Chookmum]

Chicken Tax (Also originally posted on @Ribh )

Eve was so good with the cats, we decided she could be trusted with a "bok bok". She had me carrying her around the house so she could see all the "bok bok" pictures. So Phyllis volunteered to come in and meet her.

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How about some free range time together?

She has such a gentle way for such a young child. It was tough circumstances for them but we got a great visit out of it.

Eve gets down on their level too. She's a natural Bob! She'll be an animal whisperer in no time.

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

How many lavenders did you promise your child? Are they likely to be swayed by looking at fetching pictures of blue Marans? There may be room for negotiation.
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Promised 3 to 4. Going to get about a dozen hatching eggs later on in the spring. Just have to pray for a good hatch rate, and mostly girls. Not to much to ask for right lol. And nope, comprises can't be made, at least not this year. She has fallen in love with the look of lavenders and wants them. Told me I can add blues next year.

 

[micstrachan]

Eve's Adventures (originally posted on @Ribh thread)

Eve has left us tho return home to her Dad. We had a wonderful visit. The Wombat books were a big hit as always. I read and read them. Thanks so much @LozzyR

Since it's Caturday let's see how the cats did with her.

Davis tends to hide when any strangers come to the house, especially small children. Isabel is pretty good with people overall. I figured we would not see Davis at all. I was very wrong.

He was extremely tolerant of Eve and for her part, Eve was very good with both of them. No grabbing, no fur pulling. In fact she was so good it would give me confidence to try something else before she left. Here is Eve with the kitties.

Her and Isabel spent time crawling around together.
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Davis was so comfortable with her he would even lay belly up!
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Here she is telling Davis Hi!

And feeding Davis cat snacks.

For all my Aussie friends, this is her new favorite TV show!
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Oh. My. So. Precious! “Tank you! Welcome!”

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

Is it only Homer Simpson that says ‘eee-moo’?

Chicken tax
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The fellow in that ad that someone linked that had an Emu in it pronounced it "Eee-moo".
Whenever I have heard an American say it it is usually as "Eee-moo". For some reason, it drives me batty.

Present company excepted of course.

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

A little sunshine for my American friends.
The truly observant may notice a lenth of wire has gone up round the fencing.
Finally!
The chicken s come free of charge...
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I bet part of hubby's motivation was he needed somewhere to hang that elk horn.

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

Oh my gosh! I’m been one of those incorrect pronunciators!

Now you know better and can educate all and sundry! I bet you use the word "Emu" constantly over there.

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

Promised 3 to 4. Going to get about a dozen hatching eggs later on in the spring. Just have to pray for a good hatch rate, and mostly girls. Not to much to ask for right lol. And nope, comprises can't be made, at least not this year. She has fallen in love with the look of lavenders and wants them. Told me I can add blues next year.

Oh well, it was worth a try.

Chicken tax for all my Emu talk..
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Whoops! Wrong fluffy butt!

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[micstrachan]

Phew! Caught up!

So Ester stopped laying almost a week ago. I’m quite worried. Buttercup had egg yolk on her head, so I’m hoping Ester has not stopped, but is laying brittle eggs that are getting eaten. Wishful thinking, I know. But look how awesome she’s looking!

Second photo also has Cashew and Minnie.