Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[micstrachan]

Happy Valentine's Day to All

I thought I would use Eve today to add some variety. She is so happy now.
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Beautiful baby and so, so sweet!

 

[Shadrach]

Aren't they beautiful?! I love how their tails look like dove's tails.

Thank you for sharing Bob.

Here is a Leghorn fix for you taken less than 5 minutes ago

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and also a RIR fix because I got a nice one of Deana

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aaand another
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Tsuki looks like a proper Leghorn! Most I see on BYC are too heavy. The Italian Leghorn (Tuscany) is a lightweight forager. They're quite popular a bit South of here.

 

[Ribh]

Bob, I'm so sorry I didn't get pictures, but I saw a whole truckload of white leghorns today. I immediately thought of you.

 

[Shadrach]

Up and at You

I caught some video of Phyllis being clever again. It is also a pretty good example of contrafreeloading behavior. In this instance Phyllis figured out there was some feed spilled on top of a bucket in the run. So up she went to get away from the other 2 and eat.

If you watch, she will scratch at the bucket while eating. That is contrafreeloading behavior. Chickens prefer to work for their food. That is why you will see them scratch while standing at a feeder. Phyllis clearly does not need to scratch in order to find the food. It is sitting right there.

Just for kicks I caught this video of Hattie coming right at a camera this morning. Look Out! She is coming for you.

Wow, Phylis has got a fast scratch movement, bantam speed easily.

 

[CrazyChookChookLady]

Happy Valentine's Day to All

I thought I would use Eve today to add some variety. She is so happy now.
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Isn't she just the picture of health and beauty!!!

Happy Valentine's Day to you and yours Bob!

 

[BY Bob]

Bob, I'm so sorry I didn't get pictures, but I saw a whole truckload of white leghorns today. I immediately thought of you.

I am going to choose to believe that they are going to a beautiful free range farm with lots of sun and grass.

 

[BY Bob]

Isn't she just the picture of health and beauty!!!

Happy Valentine's Day to you and yours Bob!

And to you and yours as well.

 

[BY Bob]

Wow, Phylis has got a fast scratch movement, bantam speed easily.

She is very fast. I have to be very careful when I go in. Sansa does not square her up very often.

 

[Ribh]

I am going to choose to believe that they are going to a beautiful free range farm with lots of sun and grass.

It's all good. By truck, I mean a ute ~ so not going anywhere nasty.

 

[WhoDatChick]

Happy Valentine's Day to All

I thought I would use Eve today to add some variety. She is so happy now.
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Adorable!!!