Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

Today's Storm

This one arrived around 5pm.

I did a panoramic shoot as well.

 

[featherhead007]

“Trance”? I’ve been in a trance since 2008!!! Just saying.

 

[CrazyChookChookLady]

This is what happens to your zucchini when you get 4 inches (~10cm) of rain in a 24 hour period.

 

[featherhead007]

Is it too late for my mugshot Monday pic?

 

[drstratton]

This is what happens to your zucchini when you get 4 inches (~10cm) of rain in a 24 hour period.

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That is a lot of rain. I didn't know that it would cause Zucchini to do this!

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

Day 1 of integration is going wonderfully for Blueberry and friends. I put Raven's group in with her about 11 this morning. Then had to leave to do grandma's grocery shopping which took about 5 hours. I just came back in a minute ago from spending about 15 minutes out there with them. Blueberry is on a roosting bar in between Raven and Creamy snuggled up. I came out armed with 2 seeded hamburger buns as treats in order to make friends with her. Those 3 shared the top of a whole bun without any pecking towards each other. I then started scratching and rubbing Raven and Creamy's chest and crop. Blueberry watched me for a minute then stretched her neck out towards me as if asking for her turn. It turns out she enjoys a good crop massage. They are going to stay in that coop for 2 more full days to fully bond with each other before I let them loose again. I also think I can use Raven to my advantage to fully tame Blueberry. Where Raven craves and thrives on attention it will help Blueberry see that I'm good for more then just treats. I may also put Butter in with them for a bit tomorrow, I didn't want to leave her in there today where I would be gone a couple hours incase Butter decided to get annoyed with them. Have absolutely no plans tomorrow except for Blueberry taming.

 

[BY Bob]

If she's disdainful of mealies, she really does not need food.

That's probably true.

 

[BY Bob]

It's only been one day of uncertainty.. she may have had a snack in that hour you weren't available to watch her.

She'll be ok for longer. You can trust her to know her needs.

I'm a bit of a Nervous Nelly when it comes to this broody stuff. Thanks for bearing with me and helping.

 

[BY Bob]

Is it too late for my mugshot Monday pic?
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It's never too late for a great chicken photo!

 

[BY Bob]

Day 1 of integration is going wonderfully for Blueberry and friends. I put Raven's group in with her about 11 this morning. Then had to leave to do grandma's grocery shopping which took about 5 hours. I just came back in a minute ago from spending about 15 minutes out there with them. Blueberry is on a roosting bar in between Raven and Creamy snuggled up. I came out armed with 2 seeded hamburger buns as treats in order to make friends with her. Those 3 shared the top of a whole bun without any pecking towards each other. I then started scratching and rubbing Raven and Creamy's chest and crop. Blueberry watched me for a minute then stretched her neck out towards me as if asking for her turn. It turns out she enjoys a good crop massage. They are going to stay in that coop for 2 more full days to fully bond with each other before I let them loose again. I also think I can use Raven to my advantage to fully tame Blueberry. Where Raven craves and thrives on attention it will help Blueberry see that I'm good for more then just treats. I may also put Butter in with them for a bit tomorrow, I didn't want to leave her in there today where I would be gone a couple hours incase Butter decided to get annoyed with them. Have absolutely no plans tomorrow except for Blueberry taming.

That sounds like an excellent start. Congrats!