Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Marie2020]

How did she get there!

Phyllis is very diffferent physically from all of my other hens. Her wing to body ratio is much higher. Phyllis can hover like a helicopter. I have even seen her gain altitude while hovering. Such an event occurred yesterday with interesting results.

She was jumping down off her porch and she stumbled. Her immediate response was to start flying so she didn't land awkwardly. Well she gained altitude until she ran into the drop door and wound up standing on the backside of the door. She walked her way to the top of the door and there she was stuck.

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From this point the video below covers how she worked her way out of this predicament. Did BY Bob save her? Did Aurora yell at her until she got down? Did she land on Hattie? You'll have to watch to find out!

She's such a character.
I thought she would never go, she really thinks about her moves

 

[featherhead007]

She's such a character.
I thought she would never go, she really thinks about her moves

She waits until all eyes are on her before making a move. That’s Phyllis!

 

[Marie2020]

Dolly passed away in my arms tonight,

I'm sorry

At least she felt safe with her passing laying in your arms

 

[Marie2020]

Hi folks. Have missed you the last few days. Might have to move soon, and frantically looking for a place that would allow a dog and ten chickens. Found one, but it’s half the size of this with no garage. We’d have to get a HUGE storage unit for our ebikes, kayaks, gym equipment, lawnmowers, etc.

Downsizing is so stressful I do hope you find a way soon for all your needs

 

[Ribh]

How did she get there!

Phyllis is very diffferent physically from all of my other hens. Her wing to body ratio is much higher. Phyllis can hover like a helicopter. I have even seen her gain altitude while hovering. Such an event occurred yesterday with interesting results.

She was jumping down off her porch and she stumbled. Her immediate response was to start flying so she didn't land awkwardly. Well she gained altitude until she ran into the drop door and wound up standing on the backside of the door. She walked her way to the top of the door and there she was stuck.

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From this point the video below covers how she worked her way out of this predicament. Did BY Bob save her? Did Aurora yell at her until she got down? Did she land on Hattie? You'll have to watch to find out!

Oh, Phyllis!

 

[Marie2020]

Come on then hurry up we know the sardines are coming

 

[BY Bob]

Ummm… good morning?

Definitive proof that hens crow. It's shocking isn't it.

 

[BY Bob]

Mysterious Chicken Affliction
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This morning when I let my chickens out, I noticed this affliction that nearly a third of my birds had. It was a sudden onset, as they were ALL fine when I put them to be last night! Can anyone help with diagnosis and/or treatment? With such quick and rampant onset, I am very concerned. I'm posting pictures below to assist with any diagnosis/treatment.
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There was no obvious carnage, no remains of the missing feet/legs left laying around...whatever caused it must have a real chicken foot fetish!

Temp this morning was about -3F (-20C), and the girls were not happy. Despite some bedding in the run, many of them had a foot tucked up in their feathers!

You had me scared for a moment there. Well played!

 

[BY Bob]

Did I give you hugs for this yet?

You did not. Thank you.

 

[Ribh]

I dearly miss my little companions.

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