Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Shadrach]

We live and learn as the old saying goes

Unfortunately some just live...

 

[featherhead007]

Mine are afraid of the bags, too. I can’t wait to bring them some leaves, though!

My Rocks-Anne only likes bags, if the handle has a Gucci label ! (She’s a spoiled hen)

 

[Marie2020]

That's a breed I don't know. They look a bit like ISA Browns. I would be leery of getting them because they are a high production hen so I would assume prone to reproductive issues & short lives.

Please enlighten me further. I will do everything possible too keep them as fit as I can.
They've been through hell and could have become cat and dog food had they not been rescued.

They are so happy, even if it's a short life at least they are having freedom and are loved now

 

[MaryJanet]

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?

Not in Mary who seems to need a good long holiday after the exertions of brooding. She lays daily in the lead up to brooding not after.

But IIRC, Ivy returned to laying sooner than Mary and laid daily for a week or so before slowing down.

 

[featherhead007]

That's a breed I don't know. They look a bit like ISA Browns. I would be leery of getting them because they are a high production hen so I would assume prone to reproductive issues & short lives.

 

[MaryJanet]

No, I will not be adding the other chickens for weeks. It will be just Phyllis and the littles for some time. I need to establish the Cluckle Hut as their coop before I grant access to anyone else.

Right now the only escape location is the best box. But for the next several days that the only time any large hen will be in with them is overnight and first thing in the morning. During those times they will likely be with the heat block.

Do you think she'll become curious?

 

[MaryJanet]

Unfortunately some just live...

So. True.

And I'm sure I'm as guilty of that as the next person, although I do try to keep learning.

 

[Marie2020]

It is so wonderful to see these rescues blending in with your tribe. You have done something special and kudos to your ladies for being welcoming to them.

I can't thank you enough for your guidance and support. It means so much

 

[Ribh]

Please enlighten me further. I will do everything possible too keep them as fit as I can.
They've been through hell and could have become cat and dog food had they not been rescued.

They are so happy, even if it's a short life at least they are having freedom and are loved now

Like I said, I don't know of this particular breed but any hen laying 300+ eggs a year is a high producer & most breeds of this nature have a short life expectancy. Firstly they are usually bred to be culled by their 2nd year when egg production starts dropping off & before all the really nasties start happening. My ISAs, which were among the very 1st chickens I ever owned & a high production hen, were rescues & dropped like flies after about 6 months. 2ndly they are prone to reproductive issues & all the associated proplems. I swore I'd never do them again. It was heartbreaking & I didn't want to contribute to the abuse of such lovely hens ~ because they too are very sweet natured.

 

[MaryJanet]

Like I said, I don't know of this particular breed but any hen laying 300+ eggs a year is a high producer & most breeds of this nature have a short life expectancy. Firstly they are usually bred to be culled by their 2nd year when egg production starts dropping off & before all the really nasties start happening. My ISAs, which were among the very 1st chickens I ever owned & a high production hen, were rescues & dropped like flies after about 6 months. 2ndly they are prone to reproductive issues & all the associated proplems. I swore I'd never do them again. It was heartbreaking & I didn't want to contribute to the abuse of such lovely hens ~ because they too are very sweet natured.

Exactly.