Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[micstrachan]

The one sheet she is back-lit is one of my favorites as well. Lilly is the first chicken to meet Santa.

I love that one especially!

 

[micstrachan]

Chickens have some of the most interesting and captivating behavior I swear, I can't just watch them for hours

Absolutely!

 

[micstrachan]

Man, alot of ppl find it silly when I mourn over my chickens, but one death really hurt me alot. It was this blind hen that I had for 10 years. I spent on avg probably 1-2 hours a day helping her stay healthy and making sure she was able to eat and drink, but just like all life, she eventually passed away despite all my efforts. It really bothered me for awhile but I eventually figured out the best medicine for that is to get more chickens! Lol

I mourn mine, too. I think all of us on this thread would. The ones you spend a lot of time with nursing are the most difficult losses I have found.

 

[micstrachan]

Dang it, I forgot about 2fer Tuesday and I had my pic ready!
Here it is, albeit a bit late…

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I just love Belle peeking over at the back

It’s awesome!

 

[micstrachan]

I am back from my trip. A bit jet lagged and a bit challenged health wise.
My Princesses don’t seem to care that I am not feeling well.

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They look great, RC! I hope you feel better soon.

 

[micstrachan]

The pellets are very compressed and when they get wet they basically absorb the water and disintegrate. Wood shavings are great, but these pellets are sort of magical in their ability to absorb moisture. I use them as cat litter and the pan they are in never gets wet it just fills with sawdust.

THIS

 

[Blazinga]

I tried to blow out the egg, but it broke. I did get a tiny omlet.

And this keeps happening every night.

 

[MaryJanet]

I tried to blow out the egg, but it broke. I did get a tiny omlet.
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And this keeps happening every night.
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I tell ya, everyone else is roosting the wrong way.

 

[RoyalChick]

They're really good with sausage gravy

Oh I really LOVE Scotch eggs but I only ever had store bought. I think I assumed there were machines injecting egg inside (I don’t suppose ibthought about it much!).
I am so excited you can make them at home.
But the peeling a soft boiled egg part is indeed daunting. Could you use a partially poached egg instead? Would give a strange shape to the Scotch egg but that could be fun.

 

[RoyalChick]

RC, welcome back!

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No idea how often they've done that, but these neighbors will feed them peanuts and bird seed and enjoy watching their antics too. They also enjoy the occasional dozen eggs.

Lucky neighbors - such charming visitors!