Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[micstrachan]

I think that is fine. I went from "hey chicken" to "Sansa" so that's similar.

Right?

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Oh my frick this is funny, Bob!

 

[micstrachan]

I love the name Raven! Good choice!

x2

LOVE IT!

 

[micstrachan]

This is the best I could do for my Monday mugs today.

Ginger
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Maryanne
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Mrs. Howell
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What do you mean “the best you could do?” These are awesome!

 

[micstrachan]

I had taken to giving them Fage plain whole yogurt mixed with feed and spinach 2-3x a week for extra calcium and that didn't seem to help either (although it is adorable to see yogurt covered beaks).

I'll circle back after a week with all the supplements we've added to give an update, maybe they will work for us and then work for you too.

I give the Fage, on occasion, too. Though I’ve moved to 2% since I have history of s fat problem in my flock.

 

[micstrachan]

If you look closely you can see they all have different patterns of juvenile feathers.

They do, indeed!

 

[micstrachan]

Glad to hear it and happy for Paul.

Umm… who is Paul?
@featherhead007

 

[micstrachan]

Thank you for sharing.
Are you guys getting hot days there?
I'm dissecting so many bits and pieces...now Whip has been acting funny. no soft eggs, but her schedule is off...laying in the late afternoon and her comb is pale. She separates from the group and as soon as I see this, I bring her inside. Once over the weekend for a night, and now this morning and afternoon.
Her crop doesn't feel full at all. I've checked to see if she smells sour (she doesn't). She does eat and drink, but it seems to he less than normal.

I'm wondering if the temperature swings are affecting her??

Sorry to add more of my own drama to your troubles

I do think the temperature swings affect them. Occasionally in times of stress, some extras I do include making s mash with their feed (just mixing it with water) and adding olive leaf extract and echinacea goldenseal. Just recently since I have three in molt, I’ve made a couple batches of mash with some lowfat buttermilk mixed in. They love it!

 

[Scrambles83]

Hi everyone. Just wanted to share a few things:
• My blood pressure is down WITHOUT meds while on break. I think I need to find balance when I go back to the office.
• Ruby had s good day!
• Dorothy laid a shelled egg yesterday.
• I had quality time with my son yesterday, daughter today, and worked out for the first time in over a year today.

Umm… me being home seems to be good for everyone. I think I need to find balance next school year.

Great news

 

[micstrachan]

I actually served in the US Navy. So I really am a sailor.

Good little tidbit to know about you, Bob. Thank you for your service.

 

[micstrachan]

Quick video, I was trying to get the girls running around when called but they were onto me and were almost there already
https://youtube.com/shorts/gFKULhCmuGQ?feature=share

Awww… too cute!