Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

It’s mounted directly beneath the power steering pump, and covered by heater and power steering lines. Only two bolts on the alternator, but six more, to move everything out of the way. Could be worse though. If it was the starter (mounted underneath the intake manifold) that would be a two-three day job! Crazy car to have to work on.

Stupid arrangement. I have replaced many alternators but never a power steering pump. That is a hideous place for a starter. What is the solenoid failed? Yikes!

Chicken Tax

 

[micstrachan]

My view this very moment…

 

[BY Bob]

Nest Box Sleeping

Lots of talk on nest box sleeping around here. Last night there were 4 hens in nest boxes asleep.

 

[micstrachan]

I Did a Bad Bad Thing Tonight

Spoiler: What Could I Have Done

I Interfered

View attachment 2895600I put them there. Phyllis is on the other side of the roost

I watched her time tonight. The littles were roosted when Phyllis came in. When she did the littles were so frightened the minute Phyllis jumped on the roost they jumped down. I felt bad because I know they want to roost but can't.

So I took it upon myself to place them on the roost after dark. My hope is that by seeing them on the roost when she wakes up, maybe Phyllis will see them differently. We shall see. Hopefully I did no damage.

I don’t think it’s a bad thing, Bob. I think it’s great. They are quick and agile enough to get away from Phyllis if they need to.

 

[bgmathteach]

MJ Video of the Day

This is now a thing for me. I am going to try and post a chick video every day for my friend @MaryJanet I hope that everyone will enjoy them as well.

Aww, so lovely! And they are on the HIGH roost!! (or is that common during the day when Phyllis isn't there?)

I always enjoy their soft, but near constant chattering.

 

[micstrachan]

Nest Box Sleeping

Lots of talk on nest box sleeping around here. Last night there were 4 hens in nest boxes asleep.View attachment 2895645View attachment 2895646

Cold night?

 

[featherhead007]

Stupid arrangement. I have replaced many alternators but never a power steering pump. That is a hideous place for a starter. What is the solenoid failed? Yikes!

Chicken Tax
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I like that tax!

 

[ChicoryBlue]

Nest Box Sleeping

Lots of talk on nest box sleeping around here. Last night there were 4 hens in nest boxes asleep.View attachment 2895645View attachment 2895646

Wow, I can't tell for sure but is there nobody at all on the main roost in the big coop?

 

[BY Bob]

Aww, so lovely! And they are on the HIGH roost!! (or is that common during the day when Phyllis isn't there?)

I always enjoy their soft, but near constant chattering.

They are always on the high roost during the day when Phyllis is not around.

 

[BY Bob]

Cold night?

Last night was very warm for this time of year.