Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[AfiafiAfi]

My chicks eat the ‘kakamoras’So they’re brave.(I’m actually terrified of coconuts)

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

Can you add the link please, incase u can't find it on your profile and for others to read

There's a link to "Alice's Amazing Moult" below (in my signature).

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

Roos need love too!

I 100% agree with this. I love my chickens, but even from a small child I've been drawn to and had the deeper connections to my Roosters. There is just something about them that speaks to me. Right now, if it wasn't for every family member now hooked on fresh eggs, I could easily switch over and set up a safe haven for boys and not own another hen. And who knows, one day when Rosie's gone and it is just me I may just do that. I do love my girls though, and will do anything for them, but, think about it. The girls are busybodies, often hormonal, love to complain and while they will come for a lap visit they have other important chicken things to do to stay for longer then 5 minutes. My boys, when they come for a lap visit, if I let them they crash in your lap for a hour or more. Basil has stepped up and impresses me daily with he new job as top rooster. He's gentle with the hens, even more so then drumstick, wonderful with the baby chicks. Leads every hen laying to their nest spot and watches over them while they lay, and if multiple girls are laying at the same time, he runs back and forth between them. I think Blueberry is thinking about laying soon as she's started following him around and he's showing her every good nest site. Bubba is now showing some of the same behaviors that Basil did towards Drumstick. He's starting to hang back and watch and imitate when he's not looking. Branch, well, he runs freely between both of them, Basil pays him no mind at all. I wonder if due to his small size that he see's him as a young chick still?

 

[RoyalChick]

If I remember rightly, when Alice had her big moult she started at the neck and shoulders, then the back and tummy , then the butt and finally the wings.

You could check the photos in my "Alice's amazing moult" article if you are feeling brave, they are in chronological order.

Oh dear, so more to come! Who would believe I would ever voluntarily look at poor Alice in that state again, but it might be good for me to be prepared.
I will need to steel myself!

 

[BY Bob]

It looks fantastic, Bob!

Thanks. You are kind to say so.

 

[RoyalChick]

???

I am sorry I have no idea.

 

[BY Bob]

I'm excited for the big move!!

I'm not. They grow up too fast.

 

[BY Bob]

You are one expert carpenter. If only I could find someone with a quarter of your knowledge on building coops I would throw a street party

You are so very kind to say so. If I lived by you I would love to build you a coop.

 

[BY Bob]

Hi I am doing a shop -egg hatching experiment ik it sounds weird but will this egg hatch?View attachment 2855971

I don't think you can candle them until they have been incubated for some time. Do you candle @RebeccaBoyd

 

[BY Bob]

There's a link to "Alice's Amazing Moult" below (in my signature).

Turn your phone sideways if you are not seeing it and are using a phone. The links show up then.