Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

All I'm going to say on this accusation is that no, there is not a special box of raisins kept in the china cabinet. No she does not hand out about 5 from that box in exchange for the egg. And finally, and this scares me, no, when the known broody decides she wants to hatch for the first time this year she will NOT be allowed to commandeer the couch. I've been informed she shall have her own milk crate brought in to be placed beside the couch. Grandma loves to sew, I fear it is almost time to look up a pattern for chicken diapers if she keeps this up.

This is outstanding. It is exactly Mrs BY Bob's and Phyllis' plan. Make me feel so bad for her that she can start coming in the house. Next thing you know she is sleeping on a roost by the coach.

Imagine what Phyllis' outfits would have to look like!

 

[Ponypoor]

I will certainly try that - I have already e-mailed her the videos - the office doesn't open until the morning so I don't know if she will feel able to help. Remember it isn't her area of expertise!

If you can keep her contained in a small area to rest the legs (which I am sure you have done) that will go a long way to helping. Been ng young is a good thing, they sure heal fast when young!

Oh I sure hope she is ok

 

[Ponypoor]

This is outstanding. It is exactly Mrs BY Bob's and Phyllis' plan. Make me feel so bad for her that she can start coming in the house. Next thing you know she is sleeping on a roost by the coach.

Imagine what Phyllis' outfits would have to look like!

With a matching fascinator to match I am sure

 

[RoyalChick]

Nope, no foxtail here.

Lots of Cat-tail though. View attachment 3059307

Magnificent. Looks freshly brushed.

 

[Marie2020]

You are doing a wonderful thing for an old lady.
Long term the irritation will fade and it will be a lovely story to remember.
Meanwhile, Bunny is also enjoying herself.

Big time

 

[Marie2020]

To be honest, while I do not mind Bunny coming in for visits for a few minutes at a time I never wanted her to start laying inside. I've come to find out my chickens are a blessing and a curse. While Grandma's short term memory is not good at all, her long term memory is still very much intact. What I never knew until very recently is that her grandmother had a black hen. Apparently every day that hen would come in and lay her egg in the middle of her grandmother's bed. Bunny coming in and laying on the couch seems to bring back such a fond memory that I cannot without feeling terrible guilt shoo Bunny back outside to lay.

 

[RoyalChick]

If you can keep her contained in a small area to rest the legs (which I am sure you have done) that will go a long way to helping. Been ng young is a good thing, they sure heal fast when young!

Oh I sure hope she is ok

Well she is in the brooder box - but you know what kids are like, they are running around like crazy.
I am a bit reluctant to separate her because I think it will stress her out - she will flap and kick to get back to her mini-flock.
I do hope she recovers. Poor baby!

 

[MaryJanet]

Well she is in the brooder box - but you know what kids are like, they are running around like crazy.
I am a bit reluctant to separate her because I think it will stress her out - she will flap and kick to get back to her mini-flock.
I do hope she recovers. Poor baby!

 

[Ponypoor]

What a beautiful bouquet of flowers I have growing in my fire pit!View attachment 3059228

Looks like foxtail, what do you think @Kris5902 ?

The Chickies should enjoy eating it...

 

[BY Bob]

To be honest, while I do not mind Bunny coming in for visits for a few minutes at a time I never wanted her to start laying inside. I've come to find out my chickens are a blessing and a curse. While Grandma's short term memory is not good at all, her long term memory is still very much intact. What I never knew until very recently is that her grandmother had a black hen. Apparently every day that hen would come in and lay her egg in the middle of her grandmother's bed. Bunny coming in and laying on the couch seems to bring back such a fond memory that I cannot without feeling terrible guilt shoo Bunny back outside to lay.

I could not shoo her out either. You truly are a very sweet person.