Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[featherhead007]

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Look at those beautiful feathers!

 

[Marie2020]

Maybe a zebra? I could actually do that ! My daughter’s horses stable had a zebra

Since the lockdown there are a lot of abandoned animals needing a home. I said a donkey because it may eat less

 

[featherhead007]

They both looked very similar and if I could only see head/breast, I had to watch movement/head height to tell. Helen (my Phoenix, also killed) had the same problem extended to the back feathers with Twirp. She had blue legs and a very delicate/petite build. Twirp is getting some dark feathers in on her head, so I'm hoping they're crest feathers (some legbars seem to get them late). The sapphires are supposed to be crested too, but haven't popped them yet either.View attachment 2824347The previous batch of chicks (included Mamaa nd Rusty) had a mystery chick included only one that was all yellow, and obviously not one of the specified breeds ordered. He was promptly dubbed Mystery (and yes was a roo). Turned out I had 6 roos in that bunch, plus buster, so we planned on eating most of them. Rusty and 1 other giant were not put in the freezer. Didn't see crest on mystery either and he was 5 months when we eliminated.nothing wrong with a good roo!

 

[featherhead007]

Since the lockdown there are a lot of abandoned animals needing a home. I said a donkey because it may eat less

I could get a goat, but (Stevie Nicks) is taken! Haha

 

[BY Bob]

Flockservations

Today we make the switch to feather fixer feed. I was finally able to find some. I have 3 molting hens at the moment.

• Hattie
• Phyllis
• Sansa

This will be Sansa's first big molt as she did not have one last year.

For three days Hattie has had me concerned and she was about to go to the vet. (I love being able to say that) She has been standoffish, not partaking in snacks, etc. This is despite having a deep red comb. Then I saw the feathers drop from her and knew the reason. Hattie really changes her diet when she is molting. Her normal favorite, corn, holds no charm for her. She eats more chicken feed. As Hattie molts are usually pretty severe, I am pleased that she is starting early this year so it will be done long before cold weather arrives.

I noticed Sansa feathers dropping before I noticed her keeping her distance as well. She has also lowered her snack intake. I need to learn more about her molt behavior this year so I better understand next year.

Phyllis has increased her snack intake. Mostly because of the lessor competition for snacks. She is throwing herself into the middle of snack time again and even reentered the house yesterday looking for personal snacks. Things are a little better for her right now with Sansa molting. Sansa has lost the desire to terrorize her I am guessing due to her molt.

However, roosting time has clearly gotten more difficult. There has been a significant change in positioning and I think that Aurora has started the problems. Aurora no longer gets up on the high roost and has started using the main roost or even the Maleficent extension on the main roost. I believe that this has caused Hattie to reclaim Daisy’s, the greatest hen ever, spot on the roost. This puts Hattie far away from Aurora. Frankly I don't think she likes Aurora. Well that spot had been Phyllis' spot. So now Phyllis has been wandering. Roosting in the run, on the Phyllis roost, even next to Aurora once! If Aurora uses the Maleficent extension, I think that makes things easier because the other end of the Main roost is open for Phyllis. No, I do not know why Aurora has changed her habits, but she clearly has and it is not good for Phyllis.

Aurora on the Maleficent extension and Hattie in Daisy's spot.

We got more rain yesterday morning but the rest of the day was relatively rain free. The tribe took a moment to relax after breakfast yesterday and they did it together. This is proof that Sansa is not feeling up to chasing Phyllis.

 

[BY Bob]

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Excellent! Look at those beautiful feathers.

 

[RoyalChick]

Up and Down

A quick chick video.

We need way more videos like that!!

 

[RoyalChick]

They are under lock and key right now. I don't trust Éowyn.

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She might just inhale them and not even notice. Are they even the size of her paws yet?!

 

[BY Bob]

Excellent! Look at those beautiful feathers.

How did I get a SHRA out of that post!

Tax

 

[BY Bob]

We need way more videos like that!!

What was special about this one that you want it replicated?