Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[RoyalChick]

For @RoyalChick and other Breed Challenged Individuals

Attached is a basic chart for you to download.

I will admit that is actually quite helpful. Thank you.

 

[Blazinga]

Orphans by choice.

 

[Cynthia12]

Only had three go into lockdown. Most of his weren't fertile. Now I have someone that wants me to incubate 48 eggs for him. I'm so done for this year. Anyway, held this little one up to take a look...too cute. Nn..

 

[BY Bob]

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Orphans by choice.

I just love it! Awesome work

 

[Lady Red]

It can be very hard to watch. I have seen Sansa just chase Sydney and/or Phyllis when there are no treats involved, I suppose it is "Just Because". That is why I try make certain that Sydney and Sansa get their share of treats. I feel I should balance it a little. Sometimes that means a special feeding for them separate from the others.

I like that special feeding approach...I've done it too

 

[RoyalChick]

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Orphans by choice.

Wonderful!

 

[Lady Red]

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.

What is a scrub Jay?

We get turkeys in the yard every couple of years. The dogs love it when these uninvited guests arrive I keep reminding them that I don't really enjoy turkey meat, but they retort that "Daddy does!"

 

[Lady Red]

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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Wow! Your property is so lush and pretty

 

[Lady Red]

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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you-know-who is gonna comment to the leghorns

 

[Lady Red]

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

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The babies are about the same size as Lacey.

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

My Pingu was "tail deficient" and I thought she was rumpless too... turns out just a late bloomer. Will be interested in Cappy's development