Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[featherhead007]

Ha! We had house shopped in NY Westchester and north area and coming from CO it was amazing to see all the lush green land. Then we thought "oh so quaint there is an old water wheel next to the house" and then surprise! A literal stream in the basement. We were not prepared to take on that house

East coast is a whole different beast than out west, that's for certain!

But now I can say I've endured earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, hurricanes and wild fires.

Happy to NOT add to that list!

"The unsinkable Molly Brown" Or should I say "The indestructible Lady Red"?

 

[BY Bob]

Oh no - not finished - it is where well tanks, cat litter trays, and boilers live. The 6" was an issue because it was higher than the pilot light and higher than the freezer motor. This puddle is trivial in comparison.

I feel much better knowing this.

 

[BY Bob]

Yes - I have drainage and a sump pump. The house I lived in before this one - same area and even older (the main beam was just a tree trunk) actually had a spring running through the basement.
I think in its day it was probably quite convenient - fresh running water in the house!
It was sort of fine in that it didn't really flood that much it just babbled on out of there.
The real issue was that the cats would catch fish and snakes out of it and bring them upstairs.

That's outstanding. True justification for having cats. You had to!

 

[featherhead007]

It’s another dry, eye watering, smoke filled day. I even tried the Navajo rain dance! (It only made me want to go pee)

 

[featherhead007]

Emily is a little slow again today, but all the other chooks are out starting their feather filled day!

 

[LaFemmeKatia]

All I wanted, was a three egg omelette. But when I cracked open the eggs, this is what I got! Someone is an over achiever! View attachment 2807558

Wow!

 

[ChicoryBlue]

Melting Clucks

There was a lot of sunbathing yesterday. It's like they knew today would be a rain out.
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These are great - and I particularly love that second picture of Phyllis where we see her eye! Hardly ever see her eyes! It is startling. But nice!

 

[LaFemmeKatia]

Deep into Her Molt

Phyllis is starting to look rough. She would be very angry if she knew I shared these with you. Don't show any of your chickens who are on Beakbook please.
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She is still adorable!

 

[featherhead007]

I think that my hens are getting too fat They do have the whole yard to run around in, but I keep giving them more treats than I should

 

[Lexicon]

I caught Annie with her mouth full!!
My Mom's garden has copious amounts of weeds which she shares with the chickens. They're happy to help !