Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

I suppose I’m Batman View attachment 2743306

I love it!

 

[BY Bob]

Well, something found Henrietta's nest this morning. I noticed 2 hours ago she was out back, thought she was just here to eat, poop and dust bathe. Went out a few minutes ago and she is still here. I was worried so I went and checked, about 50 feet from her nest was one busted egg, and inside it was another one. There are still 10 eggs but they were covered in sticky yolk. I candled them, still alive so I wiped them off with a damp towel and moved them and caught Henrietta and put her in my spare dog crate. She's mad but is sitting on them. They are exactly 2 weeks into incubation, but I do not know if where they got covered in goo, having to be wiped off and were slightly cool to the touch if it will hurt them. All I can do at this point is hope for the best as judging by her behavior Henrietta is still determined to sit and be a momma. Crossing fingers that in a week she is rewarded with at least 1 chick.

Here's hoping they survive. I wonder what attacked the nest. Any ideas?

 

[BY Bob]

I think I have the answer. 2 of these

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06X3WJ24L/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_imm_9H57QMDZQZZKV8H32ZE1?_encoding=UTF8

I was going to suggest vent covers. I'm glad you found them. I'm planning to use them on my new design.

 

[BY Bob]

I really do now have ducks as well as chickens.
This was not the plan!

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I don't allow ducks in my pool. You are nicer than me.

 

[BY Bob]

My four astralorpsView attachment 2743502View attachment 2743503

Oh gosh they are adorable!

 

[BY Bob]

My dark brahama View attachment 2743505View attachment 2743506

So cute!

 

[BY Bob]

It's Friday in Oz so here is Luna's fluffy butt.
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What a lovely but that is!

 

[BY Bob]

My 7 speckled Sussex View attachment 2743527

I love it. Really cute.

 

[BY Bob]

I did have a white chicken but she's permanently brown now

By choice. She is camouflaged now!

 

[Lilly10310]

Thanks it is pretty cute