Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[MaryJanet]

The Conversation

I only caught the end of their conversation on video but Sydney and Phyllis had a real nice discussion at the gate today..

Maybe Sydney wants to move in to the cluckle hut?

 

[MaryJanet]

That is shocking! Just shocking!

It blew my mind!!!

 

[Scrambles83]

Friday fluff courtesy of Belle.

I had to shelve her caging for broody, been so hot and humid (though she’s only in there at night) and we have had brutal rain and thunderstorms. It’s sheltered where it is but I worried it might flood so I was out there in the dark and pouring rain trying to usher her out and into the coop with Snow. I was drenched, she was trying to run out into the lawn. I had a torch in one hand and am pushing her towards the coop door; quite comical actually but I was glad to know she was safe, dry and with her sister

 

[Scrambles83]

Just got a message that the coop is coming today

 

[RoyalChick]

The Conversation

I only caught the end of their conversation on video but Sydney and Phyllis had a real nice discussion at the gate today..

Love that.

 

[RoyalChick]

Friday fluff courtesy of Belle.
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I had to shelve her caging for broody, been so hot and humid (though she’s only in there at night) and we have had brutal rain and thunderstorms. It’s sheltered where it is but I worried it might flood so I was out there in the dark and pouring rain trying to usher her out and into the coop with Snow. I was drenched, she was trying to run out into the lawn. I had a torch in one hand and am pushing her towards the coop door; quite comical actually but I was glad to know she was safe, dry and with her sister

By the way, a really good investment is a head-lamp. It means you never have the 'torch in one hand' problem. Try to get one with an option for red light which comes in really useful as it doesn't really disturb a sleeping chicken.

 

[RoyalChick]

This gives me hope.
Maggie is roosted next to Diana on the big roost. I had opened up the nest boxes so this is her choice.
Also, the Roadrunners are together and nearer the servant’s quarters which has a flat floor and I could reasonably put a heater in.
If it is like this tomorrow when temperatures plummet again I may leave Dotty in there with Minnie and a little oil filled radiator to keep her warm.

 

[Scrambles83]

By the way, a really good investment is a head-lamp. It means you never have the 'torch in one hand' problem. Try to get one with an option for red light which comes in really useful as it doesn't really disturb a sleeping chicken.

I have considered it many times because the supermarket sells them, but never got one.
Was definitely regretting that decision the other night

 

[Scrambles83]

This gives me hope.
Maggie is roosted next to Diana on the big roost. I had opened up the nest boxes so this is her choice.
Also, the Roadrunners are together and nearer the servant’s quarters which has a flat floor and I could reasonably put a heater in.
If it is like this tomorrow when temperatures plummet again I may leave Dotty in there with Minnie and a little oil filled radiator to keep her warm.


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Very positive, hopefully it continues

 

[BY Bob]

Yes. When we lost Bok and you guys suggested I get another 1-2 to add to my 2 pullets, this was the reason I couldn’t. 3 in the current prefab was pushing it beyond what was comfortable and was weighing on my mind already.
If this new one ever arrives I might be able to add 1-2 in time, will judge that once I see it in person size wise

Ok, I feel better about it now, thank you. I’m glad my math to coop size ratio has been humane.

We are always glad to help with coop size etc. Be smart and plan ahead.