Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[featherhead007]

I love this! It’s time to spend time with Jaffar. We bachelors are in watching YouTube (Yes, waddles will be rubbed)!

 

[BY Bob]

Oh my gosh the story of Sandro the builder has me chuckling!

Wasn't that hysterical!

If I ever do this I need my first rooster to be named Sandro now!

 

[rural mouse]

I put them in an egg cup and chop the tops off with a knife. But you could take the peel off bit by bit under running water. Just crack it all over gently by rolling it under your palm before you get stuck in.

Go very, very gently.

That's sounding more and more problematic..... o bridge at a time: prick eggs before boiling and start with hot water: see how long takes for soft->hard boiled .

 

[BY Bob]

Those building inspectors are all over this project!

It better be up to code!

 

[fuentemoon]

For those wondering, this area is right outside my front stoop. Last week it was a muddy sludgy fall hazard so I spread maybe 4-5 coffee mugs worth of wood pellets (end of a bag) over it and smooshed it in. The girls promptly went digging of course and spread it more as it absorbed the muck.

New grass is already sprouting through.

 

[Lexicon]

Sansa is surprising in her size. You are correct, she should be Hattie-sized and she is not.

Well, she is wonderful just the way she is!

 

[bgmathteach]

A Very Special Day

I once attended a meeting where Scott Hamilton, the Olympic skater, was the key note speaker. He told the story of his life and shared painful stories of the rough times that seemed to happen everytime he had achieved another pinnacle of success. It seemed that every time he reached a new high a tragedy would befall him and his family in some way. It made him angry and almost afraid to reach for new goals.

I'll never forget the simple thing he said which changed his entire outlook on life. What he did not realize was that he was viewing it all backwards. He actually had achieved new highs AFTER each tragedy had befallen him and his family. Every new tragedy would then drive him forward and enabled him to achieve even more.

I have found that this philosophy holds true with chickens as well. I once documented the new joy that each chicken tragedy has brought to us. This was very true with the tragedy that was Elphie's death.

Today is the 6th anniversary of Lilly coming to live with us. Of course she brought Patsy with her. So after a day of mourning our loss, we quickly move to celebrating our queen. The following is going to be a huge list of photos of our two rescued ladies. It will be Lilly heavy as now this is really her day.

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OMG, what wonderful pics. of the ladies. I think I have 3 favorites (well..maybe more..but I'm sticking with 3 for now)
I love both pics of the two of them deck - one napping with them and one sunbathing - they look so content. And then the one of them beak to beak - like they are having a pow-wow!

....But there are a couple of head shots of each that are just so powerful!

Thank you for sharing both the pictures and the story of Scott Hamilton - it is a powerful message.

 

[ChicoryBlue]

A Day of Rememberance

November first is a tough day around Fluffy Butt Acres. It is the anniversary of perhaps the greatest failure of mine as a chicken guardian. It is the day that my chicken friend Elphie fell in the pool and passed from hypothermia while I ran inside to take a call for work.

I remember her every year on this day. She was the first of these chickens to take an interest in me. She was funny, smart, and beautiful. She taught Daisy, the greatest hen, ever the ropes.

For those who choose not to read the entire thread and don't know Elphie's story, here is a link to it.

Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock' https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-22082853

Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock' https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-22424389

And here is my friend who I tragically let down. I miss you all the time. I'm so sorry my friend. Please forgive me and rest in peace.

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So tragic, very sad. Your story hits very close to home as you know. Human error just sucks. But what a great tribute here, and wonderful pictures! Thank you for writing this. Your last sentence is just beautiful. It speaks for me too.

 

[featherhead007]

Having chickens is such a fowl hobby (Just saying)! All my birds want “Daddy and me” time. It’s difficult to cater to each one of them. And picking and choosing just isn’t fair to the rest! My time with Jaffar was priceless.

 

[featherhead007]

I think about doing it a lot. I would get to interact with roosters.

First I need to acquire some land.........

Interacting with a rooster!