Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[micstrachan]

I haven't read ahead but...
Can you look at her vent when she's doing this?
It looks to me as if she is trying to lay an egg. Sometimes, even if there is no proper egg on its way hens will do this. Something in their reproductive tract signals that an egg has been made and needs pushing down the tract.
If there is an egg, even if it hasn't been shelled yet, her vent will be moving as the muscles that move the egg downwards towards the vent expand and contract.

Good idea. I’ll have to do this check tomorrow, as they’ve gone to roost. Ruby is on hormones and should NOT have an egg in the works. However, I’m well aware there is a good chance the hormones won’t work at some point. And then it might be time to put her down. Ruby is four, so I was hoping her laying would slow way down on its own.

 

[LozzyR]

That still makes me laugh.

You’re welcome.

 

[micstrachan]

Hi everyone. I had such a fabulous day today. I took the day off work and spent the WHOLE DAY getting my tomato and veggie operation up and running. I’m sharing a super dorky video with commentary meant for my family.

My back is sore, hands are thrashed, and life is good.

 

[micstrachan]

Oooohhh, it’s FRIDAY! Let’s see if I have any recent fluffy butt shots!

Ok, these are super old... my original flock in August 2016. Rusty, Bagheera, Margo and only dear Bridge is still with us. I love that bird so much.

 

[micstrachan]

Whip's skinny fluffy butt, and a rare side shot of her too.
I actually don't know what her breed is. Happy to hear guesses! (Tbh it doesn't matter, we love them all no matter what)

She is lovely and very leggy!

 

[micstrachan]

Legs like this bird has:
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YES!

 

[micstrachan]

Finally those stubborn birds entered the coop for the night. Now I can go in and relax. Short nap during the day, just didn’t cut it. Looking forward to a long quiet nights sleep. A quick Jacuzzi, then I’m off to bed. Good night fluffy peeps.

A jacuzzi sounds fabulous! Ours stopped working years ago, and now is full of algae. Will soon have mosquito larvae if I don’t get on top of the situation.

Chicken tax:

 

[fuentemoon]

Bob you can come weedwack my grass any time
This time of year it grows like crazy, just enough rain and sunny days.
Come summer it will slow down and start to get crispy, but I prefer most or other low growing green.

 

[Marie2020]

I'm still working out how to take decent pictures with my phone.

Let me know when you have worked that out please

 

[Marie2020]

A jacuzzi sounds fabulous! Ours stopped working years ago, and now is full of algae. Will soon have mosquito larvae if I don’t get on top of the situation.

Chicken tax:
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Those girls look really comfortable and very inquisitive