Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Shadrach]

I came across this and think @Aussie-Chookmum you might be right about the best way to deal with the mice.

Priceless.
So much for ferocious hunting kitties.

 

[BY Bob]

I'm not sure I could do it justice.

Then video is required.

 

[BY Bob]

I love the plan and am taking notes furiously as I look ahead for when I increase my little flock a bit later in the year (once the Chicken Palace is finished!). The one thing that was worrying me was the 2 hours before dusk thing because that is when predators are most active. I assume you will be standing out there in the yard with them so I assume that will work, but my being 10 paces behind the fox didn't really put it off taking Scary so I am nervous about the pre-dusk free ranging thing.

I must be there the entire time. That is why it is easier when it is warmer. There is no free range without supervision unfortunately.

 

[Ribh]

I must be there the entire time. That is why it is easier when it is warmer. There is no free range without supervision unfortunately.

I can't do the free range. I would have no Campines left. At least they've now stopped running @ the mere sight of me.

 

[Shadrach]

Then video is required.

I can't manage that either. Currently this is the best I can do. I had to shut the chickens out while I did some non chicken friendly activities.

A bit of a tantrum from Knock.

And, Mel being her usual mellow self.

Treacle sulking. He got told off by Solomon.

 

[LozzyR]

I can't manage that either. Currently this is the best I can do. I had to shut the chickens out while I did some non chicken friendly activities.
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A bit of a tantrum from Knock.
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And, Mel being her usual mellow self.
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Treacle sulking. He got told off by Solomon.
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I still love that top photo, the indignation on her face is priceless! And what does a duck say to a rooster that makes him hang his head in shame like that?! (I’m sure he’s not and the photo is just well-timed ).

 

[BY Bob]

I can't manage that either. Currently this is the best I can do. I had to shut the chickens out while I did some non chicken friendly activities.
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A bit of a tantrum from Knock.
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And, Mel being her usual mellow self.
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Treacle sulking. He got told off by Solomon.
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Those are the best! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Shadrach]

I still love that top photo, the indignation on her face is priceless! And what does a duck say to a rooster that makes him hang his head in shame like that?! (I’m sure he’s not and the photo is just well-timed ).

Actually Solomon did tell Treacle off. A few seconds earlier Treacle had tried to hustle Jenny (Solomons partner) away from the water/drinker. Solomon arrived and gave Treacle a slap.

 

[micstrachan]

Where did you buy those snow shoes for the white one?
I don't know if it's relevant or not, but when the hens here moult or have egg laying problems they go off the commercial feed and eat mostly what they forage.

Interesting. I think I see that, too. Ruby is a heavy eater, so I’m not too worried right now. I’m doing everything I can for her. I actually saw her run across the street today! It seems like a small thing (and it is), but it’s progress!

 

[micstrachan]

This is Alpia.
I'm sure you can spot all the breed flaws.

I'm just happy to have them.
I will try & get a decent shot of Wrold later. She is a darker hen.​

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Gorgeous!