Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

I luv you peeps a lot, my chooks are all healthy and safe. Perfect time, (and weather) to stretch my Eagles wings (AKA Marie) so I’m off to the airport in a few. Even Beethov-Hen is doing great today!
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Have fun and be safe.

 

[BY Bob]

A couple of sunny bums
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Wonderful.

 

[Ribh]

It is sad. I hope I didn’t offend anyone by posting it. I was so impressed with the hens standing together, which is why I posted it. I thought it demonstrated more complex socialization; a coordinated effort to protect each other. Smart birds!

I loved watching the hens work together. Plus My larger hens will often initiate attacks on the cats, not the other way round. The Vorwerks are something of bullies that way & actively hunt cats.

 

[micstrachan]

I loved watching the hens work together. Plus My larger hens will often initiate attacks on the cats, not the other way round. The Vorwerks are something of bullies that way & actively hunt cats.

My chickens outrank my neighbor’s cats for sure.

 

[Ribh]

This is what I struggle with right now. Do I at some point lock them in together for a week? Do I try to force Phyllis to reset her coop?

I'd really prefer that she roosted in The Hut, where she can be boss hen. The only way I know to try and make that happen would be to force the issue. I did not want to force anything. I thought after 3 or 4 nights of waking up together a new home base might be set but it did not happen.

I could go back to moving her in every night regardless of where Phyllis roosts........

You are vacillating, Bob. You need to be clear about the outcome you want & then take the necessary action to achieve that outcome. I think if you want a 2nd tribe that includes Phyllis you are going to have to interefere. Given what has been going on to date I think that is what I would do. No, chickens don't like change but in the long term I think it will be a better outcome but these are your chickens & your tribe. You know them best ~ & I know you will absolutely do what you think is best for them.

 

[featherhead007]

Obviously., I’m not normal.

 

[BY Bob]

You are vacillating, Bob. You need to be clear about the outcome you want & then take the necessary action to achieve that outcome. I think if you want a 2nd tribe that includes Phyllis you are going to have to interefere. Given what has been going on to date I think that is what I would do. No, chickens don't like change but in the long term I think it will be a better outcome but these are your chickens & your tribe. You know them best ~ & I know you will absolutely do what you think is best for them.

I am indeed vacillating. It has never been my way to impose my will on them.

However, it does appear that I may need to in this case. Or at least push it along.

What action to take? I need to think on this. How many nights in the Cluckle Hut would be needed before Phyllis switches her roosting place. That is probably where I need to start.

 

[featherhead007]

You are vacillating, Bob. You need to be clear about the outcome you want & then take the necessary action to achieve that outcome. I think if you want a 2nd tribe that includes Phyllis you are going to have to interefere. Given what has been going on to date I think that is what I would do. No, chickens don't like change but in the long term I think it will be a better outcome but these are your chickens & your tribe. You know them best ~ & I know you will absolutely do what you think is best for them.

This statement is correct

 

[featherhead007]

Cool, I can text… my aircraft is on auto pilot

 

[featherhead007]

Cool, I can text… my aircraft is on auto pilot

Just hopefully getting a good picture of the Golden Gate Bridge today