Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

It must feel like perching on a big warm tree.

What a wonderful description!

 

[Marie2020]

You are very conscientious. I check the nestbox every day but I'm hoping for eggs, not poo.

One thing that's guaranteed, we will always have poo.

 

[Marie2020]

Does he have a you tube channel?

I was watching him on YouTube last night he's really good

 

[Marie2020]

Mugshots for Monday. Diana and Dotty having a serious discussion. I feel with those two, a formal complaint will follow shortly!


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If only we knew what those ladies are talking about

 

[RoyalChick]

I wonder what they cost? I'm not wealthy you know. It always seemed like a rich person thing.

I have no idea what they cost, but I can’t even imagine how it works. Where does it retract to? Is it like pocket doors? If so, that would need a lot of space!

 

[RoyalChick]

If only we knew what those ladies are talking about

We are not wise enough to understand!

 

[MaryJanet]

As you may know, the chickens live on a allotment plot. For the first couple of weeks I didn't see anyone down there when I went for two or three hours in the afternoon. I've seen a few of the people that have plots there now and they've all commented on how pleased they are that I'm looking after the chickens and most have mentioned that the chickens are laready looking a lot healthier. I don't know if this is just because it may be the first time they have seen them out of the run foraging and running about or there has actually been a noticable physical change. I know a few, particularly the Red Sex Kinks have put on weight and their plumage definitely looks in better condition.
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I can't tell from the pictures but I'd imagine the regular, reliable foraging has made them happier.

I'm sure the allotment people can tell the difference.

 

[Marie2020]

As you may know, the chickens live on a allotment plot. For the first couple of weeks I didn't see anyone down there when I went for two or three hours in the afternoon. I've seen a few of the people that have plots there now and they've all commented on how pleased they are that I'm looking after the chickens and most have mentioned that the chickens are laready looking a lot healthier. I don't know if this is just because it may be the first time they have seen them out of the run foraging and running about or there has actually been a noticable physical change. I know a few, particularly the Red Sex Kinks have put on weight and their plumage definitely looks in better condition.
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I applaud your hard work and dedication. Just look how ccontented they are

 

[Marie2020]

We are not wise enough to understand!

Those girls are really intelligent, we got no chance keeping up with them

 

[MaryJanet]

It's a Nor'easter

Apparently there is a nor'easter blowing up around NY City. The wind is howling here. The temp is 56°F (13°C) and it is raining. It's down 20°F from yesterday.

The littles have decided the heated coop is the best place to be.
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I was chasing the garbage can (trash bin) down the street and when I took it up the side of the house to put it away I noticed the wind rolling through the grass. Check it out.

The big girls are under the magnolia tree using it and the fence as a wind break.

Bob, I looked and looked and then I realised I had accidentally paused the video