Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

Yes, that!

You would agree with that!

 

[micstrachan]

Wow. That is awesome! Wild turkeys are pretty amazing!

I just woke up and can hear that they’re back! Pretty cool, except I’d prefer they not come down to where the chickens free range in case of disease.

 

[micstrachan]

I can't access the article bc I don't subscribe to that magazine anymore. The bottom line was that we are city folk and the wild turkeys were presented as hooligans and ne'er-do-well types that viciously attack your car if they see their reflection in the paint

Ih, that’s funny. Wild turkeys are common here, but in 12 years of living here, this is only the second time I’ve seen them in my yard.

We DO have a scrub jay who comes back every spring to fight his reflection on our vehicles. He’s here every day, so I should be able to get a pic or video.

I need to let the chickens out of the coop and will see if the turkeys are near enough for a pic.

 

[RoyalChick]

Ih, that’s funny. Wild turkeys are common here, but in 12 years of living here, this is only the second time I’ve seen them in my yard.

We DO have a scrub jay who comes back every spring to fight his reflection on our vehicles. He’s here every day, so I should be able to get a pic or video.

I need to let the chickens out of the coop and will see if the turkeys are near enough for a pic.

I get turkeys most years. I need to look up what a scrub jay is.
I am outside with my Princesses assessing the chicken garden space. So far there is approval from everyone.
I tried making a planting plan last night but I am not yet happy with it. There are some restrictions to work around related to the septic lines and the generator.
Here are the big Princesses on site inspection duty.

 

[CrazyChookChookLady]

Here's a baby update!!

Still no name for this cutie, but she is certainly a sweet, calm chick.

Here's the reast of the group. I think have 3 leghorns and 1 golden comet plus the 4 Easter eggers, and of course the marans.

 

[Grammy60]

Here's a baby update!!

Still no name for this cutie, but she is certainly a sweet, calm chick.

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Here's the reast of the group. I think have 3 leghorns and 1 golden comet plus the 4 Easter eggers, and of course the marans.
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So adorable

 

[RoyalChick]

Here's a baby update!!

Still no name for this cutie, but she is certainly a sweet, calm chick.

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Here's the reast of the group. I think have 3 leghorns and 1 golden comet plus the 4 Easter eggers, and of course the marans.
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Wow they got big!

 

[CrazyChookChookLady]

Here's the coffee batch. I'm really beginning to think Cappy is a rumpless. They are part Aruacana, so it should be possible.

The babies are about the same size as Lacey.

I do believe Bean is going to be a beautiful lady. She loves to lay out in the sun and relax.

 

[micstrachan]

I get turkeys most years. I need to look up what a scrub jay is.
I am outside with my Princesses assessing the chicken garden space. So far there is approval from everyone.
I tried making a planting plan last night but I am not yet happy with it. There are some restrictions to work around related to the septic lines and the generator.
Here are the big Princesses on site inspection duty.
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One of the turkeys is injured. Perhaps that’s why they have not moved on. One is limping and appears to have something hanging down it’s chest, maybe a flap of skin or something. I thought I saw that yesterday , but it was too hard to tell.. Since I see it again today, along with the lamp, I’m pretty sure I got it right. Poor thing.

Look at all that wonderful space you have! I love it! I pay $2800 to rent modest, rustic home that I don’t even own. As much as I love it here, I might need to be open to moving out of the area someday... maybe in retirement.

 

[featherhead007]