Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[MaryJanet]

First Morning Together

Nothing bad happened. Phyllis got up and started pacing the coop wanting out with the other hens. She does not normally leave the roost until the automated door opens and today was no exception. She heard the automated door open and hoped down wanting out. So I let her out right away.

The littles did not leave the nest box until she had left. Here they are coming out.

Right away they decided to have breakfast.

It was actually a no drama morning.

Of interesting note. If you look hard at the video of Phyllis leaving the coop you will see a broken egg. It appears that poor Phyllis laid while on the roost last night.

I'm happy for you!

About the egg, I think that's unusual but not something to be concerned about. Ivy's done it twice, Peggy once, Mary once, Janet never.

 

[LaFemmeKatia]

I have been very good today using mostly the camera to check on them. It is fun to swing by the front window and look in on them too.

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It sounds like the integration plan is off to a good start. Your babies appear to love their new home, and the night with Phyllis went well.

 

[featherhead007]

Yup, probably should have left her alone. I've seen it take hours for mine to lay an egg. I never bother them on the nest if I can at all help it.

But, it was Coco. She never before would stay in the nesting box for more than 15 minutes (Then she’s off and running) again. She’s the playful type. I didn’t know.

 

[MaryJanet]

Sorry. I was enjoying some time talking to them.

Aurora really wants in to explore the new coop. You can hear her passing around it underneath in the one video I took. When I had the upper door open, she stopped and judged the height of the lower door several times in preparation to fly up but figured that she could not do it.

How well do the chicks know their escape route? And is there an escape route at the other end?

If they know where to run, maybe it's ok to let her in?

 

[BY Bob]

I think that's unusual but not something to be concerned about. Ivy's done it twice, Peggy once, Mary once, Janet never.

I'm not worried at this point but I will keep a watch on her. Patsy had one, Hattie had one, and I think Aurora as well. It all turned out to just be an out of sequence egg.

Phyllis egg laying has really picked up in speed post broody. Has anyone else ever seen that?

 

[LaFemmeKatia]

We are getting used too each other

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Babies in the sun
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My girls
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It seems your integration program is going well, Marie.
It is heartwarming to see the rescue chickens discover their new and so much happier world!

 

[BY Bob]

It sounds like the integration plan is off to a good start. Your babies appear to love their new home, and the night with Phyllis went well.

Yes I am really pleased so far. They have all behaved as expected. I did miss them last night though.

Éowyn is thrilled that they are gone as she has access to my office again. Me not so much.

 

[featherhead007]

Ok, then pop the cork and pour it over the nose! She's not properly named without some kind of ceremony. I'd suggest Henrietta's favorite beverage (Dr. Pepper), but I don't think you want the sugar residue or the ants on your beloved metal feathered bird.

That’s very true! Ants can cause wind resistance, and unbalance the airfoil.

 

[Marie2020]

It seems your integration program is going well, Marie.
It is heartwarming to see the rescue chickens discover their new and so much happier world!

All thanks too our fluffy butts friends/family. I would have messed up big time. I was starting to think of bringing them indoors, I was starting to panic

 

[Marie2020]

That’s very true! Ants can cause wind resistance, and unbalance the airfoil.

Not to mention crawling up your trouser legs and biting