Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Chicks in VA]

its head isn't typically in this Postier he/she was just curious and i got it from an auction so i dont know how old it is sorry

 

[BY Bob]

Excessive cold, maybe? Timing just coincidental? Or, Betty is a stressor...anytime a new flock member is added, it causes some stress to all (Phyllis more so in this situation, but still a change for all.)? Only my heaviest lay right through the frigid weather - which we have been having lately. The others stop a day or two after frigid temps set in, and start back up a day or two after temps become more reasonable. (or, for youngsters...significantly slow down in their laying during frigid temps.) Many possibilities and/or contributing factors.

But.....that makes me think that my offer to express ship a few your way is probably sounding better and better......

Extreme cold makes sense. The next to last egg she laid froze solid. The only big stress for Sydney would be lack of access to the big run unless Betty's mere presence is a stress.

 

[bgmathteach]

Sorry to hijack BYB Bob. Here are some of my pics.
Drumstick, proud daddy of Clover and the soon to be pipped chick.
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Daisy, my favorite girl, and clover's mommy.
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Holly my soon to be mother.
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Clover last week.
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now for the half black chickens.
Toothless, dad to Bread, Snickers and Toothy Jr.
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Snickers
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Toothy Jr.
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BFTP:
Oh, my, Toothy jr is quite fetching! I've seen ( and Love) Drumstick...but this is the first I've seen Toothless & his son! What breed/cross is Toothy Jr? He looks quite leggy, is he part game?

 

[BY Bob]

its head isn't typically in this Postier he/she was just curious and i got it from an auction so i dont know how old it is sorry

The detail in the picture is not good enough to see the shape of the hackle feathers. Can you get a better photo that shows the shape of the hackle feathers? That might help.

 

[Ribh]

View attachment 2979667 male or a female bantam mix? Sorry its not a great photo

Unless it is hen feathered I'm saying pullet. The tail feathers are definitely rounded, not pointy. There are no discernible hackle feathers ~ though my eyesight's not the best. The legs don't appear overly thick & though the comb & wattles are large that is typical of certain breeds so not a real reliable indicator. I can't really see the saddle feathers so...pullet.

 

[Chicks in VA]

The detail in the picture is not good enough to see the shape of the hackle feathers. Can you get a better photo that shows the shape of the hackle feathers? That might help.

i will get some in the morning if she/he can get still for half a second

 

[Cynthia12]

View attachment 2979667 male or a female bantam mix? Sorry its not a great photo

Looks like a Nankin. I had some once. At least a mix. The legs/feet should be slate grey.

 

[Cynthia12]

Here's a photo of one of my young pullets. Nankin.

 

[Ribh]

Thanks for the reminder. Knowing and doing are different things. I'm going to need reminding. That's why I share my thoughts here.

I don't mean to sound bossy. Lesson learned the hard way.

 

[BY Bob]

I don't mean to sound bossy. Lesson learned the hard way.

You do not sound bossy at all. I'm glad to be reminded. Really I am.