Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[GregnLety]

I don't often see more than 2 or 3 cottonmouths in a summer and never in the backyard. Its always been near the pond in my front yard.

Well that's scary. Is that normal for this time of year?

 

[featherhead007]

You had me at shots...

Then I realized it was pictures you meant...

I have brandy on the brain I guess! It's all @GregnLety fault and making brandy!

In vino veritas!

 

[RoyalChick]

It's a little bittersweet but Basil has a new home and I said goodbye to him this afternoon. It is not the last time I'll ever see him though. His new home is only 2 miles away from me. When I was contacted about him, I also was asked if I had any hens. At first I was thinking no, then I sat down and did some math. With potential grow outs, I would be pushing 40 this summer. 30 is my comfort number. I then discussed with mom and Rosie who could potentially go and after awhile we all came to a agreement we were comfortable with. Basil left with Creamy, and 4 of the cochin girls. The 2 favorite cochin girls Flurry and Griffon stayed. Their new home will not be too much of a shock to them either, instead of the horses they get to live with 20 goats, including the one that has stopped us in the middle of the road several times as he jumps their 5 foot fence religiously. When I see him out I now know his name, "Butthole Bob" due to the fence jumping or Bob when he's behaving and where he is supposed to be. Considering their goat yard is a goats paradise of ramps, and obstacles to keep them entertained I have a very good feeling they will be spoiled as well. After we had everyone loaded up today Baby brought her chicks around to the side yard and they saw them. The guys wife exclaimed "I hope these girls want to raise babies because we are letting them". I just chuckled and told them to be careful what they wished for.

Bittersweet indeed, bit it sounds like a wonderful new home for them..... and you can visit!

 

[RoyalChick]

You had me at shots...

Then I realized it was pictures you meant...

I have brandy on the brain I guess! It's all @GregnLety fault and making brandy!

I think it can be interpreted any way you choose!

 

[Kris5902]

I don't often see more than 2 or 3 cottonmouths in a summer and never in the backyard. Its always been near the pond in my front yard.

Here, our only two venomous snakes are quite endangered and protected species. The biggest problem with Cottonmouths is they are so well camouflaged you don’t know they are there until you practically step on them and get that spectacular threat display. In a way they are almost the polar opposite of the Black Mamba when you think about it; a relatively docile, thick bodied and slow viper with a shocking white mouth compared to an aggressive long, thin, and lightning quick elapid with a Black Mouth. I am also fascinated by some of the interbreeding between the eastern and western diamondbacks, but I don’t think? You’re in that particular part of Texas… and the Tiber Rattle snake, closely related to our rattlers has a special spot in my heart as well.

I’m so jealous of the variety of snakes in the southern states, every time we are down there at a convention or such I’m poking around whenever I can at the rest stops… “look! A warning sign about venomous snakes… I’m going to just go wandering over here a bit, don’t mind me… ooooh, do you think that sign about the alligators is serious? Let’s stop and see!!! Pleeeeease?” Apparently, it’s a little like being on a road trip with a little kid.

Yep, I know… taxes. What happens when you forget to put the lid on the feed can? Two things, rain, and this: photo courtesy of Tailless, aka Oscar going forward

 

[Ponypoor]

It's a little bittersweet but Basil has a new home and I said goodbye to him this afternoon. It is not the last time I'll ever see him though. His new home is only 2 miles away from me. When I was contacted about him, I also was asked if I had any hens. At first I was thinking no, then I sat down and did some math. With potential grow outs, I would be pushing 40 this summer. 30 is my comfort number. I then discussed with mom and Rosie who could potentially go and after awhile we all came to a agreement we were comfortable with. Basil left with Creamy, and 4 of the cochin girls. The 2 favorite cochin girls Flurry and Griffon stayed. Their new home will not be too much of a shock to them either, instead of the horses they get to live with 20 goats, including the one that has stopped us in the middle of the road several times as he jumps their 5 foot fence religiously. When I see him out I now know his name, "Butthole Bob" due to the fence jumping or Bob when he's behaving and where he is supposed to be. Considering their goat yard is a goats paradise of ramps, and obstacles to keep them entertained I have a very good feeling they will be spoiled as well. After we had everyone loaded up today Baby brought her chicks around to the side yard and they saw them. The guys wife exclaimed "I hope these girls want to raise babies because we are letting them". I just chuckled and told them to be careful what they wished for.

Oh that is so awesome

I am so glad it's worked out, we expect pics of Basil and his ladies along with Mr Butthole Goat and his gang (Pony Sunday...?)

 

[Ponypoor]

I let Creamy go because she is one of his favorite hens and lately had been staying super close to him. When he came to look at them I had everyone penned up and he asked if he could go in the pen with them without me to see how he behaved. I had mentioned in conversation that if you had Raisins or bread they would be your best friend. He came armed with a big box of Raisins. Basil was very well behaved and was immediately eating out of his hand and offering the raisins to the girls. He then picked him up and held him and he never struggled. He was very pleased with how he was behaving. Even when he was picking up his girls he was amazed that he just calmly stood and watched him. I did my part and raised him with a good foundation of manners and tried to find him a good home. I hope he does his part and realizes how good he is going to have it being the sole king of his flock.

Oh so wonderful

 

[Ponypoor]

Here, our only two venomous snakes are quite endangered and protected species. The biggest problem with Cottonmouths is they are so well camouflaged you don’t know they are there until you practically step on them and get that spectacular threat display. In a way they are almost the polar opposite of the Black Mamba when you think about it; a relatively docile, thick bodied and slow viper with a shocking white mouth compared to an aggressive long, thin, and lightning quick elapid with a Black Mouth. I am also fascinated by some of the interbreeding between the eastern and western diamondbacks, but I don’t think? You’re in that particular part of Texas… and the Tiber Rattle snake, closely related to our rattlers has a special spot in my heart as well.

I’m so jealous of the variety of snakes in the southern states, every time we are down there at a convention or such I’m poking around whenever I can at the rest stops… “look! A warning sign about venomous snakes… I’m going to just go wandering over here a bit, don’t mind me… ooooh, do you think that sign about the alligators is serious? Let’s stop and see!!! Pleeeeease?” Apparently, it’s a little like being on a road trip with a little kid.

Yep, I know… taxes. What happens when you forget to put the lid on the feed can? Two things, rain, and this: photo courtesy of Tailless, aka Oscar going forward View attachment 3092394

I know I am like that with spiders

When I was in the Dominican Republic I was quite fascinated with the spiders, all the resort staff thought I was loco.... Crazy? Haha

 

[Ponypoor]

As long as Basil is happy! It sounds like he most definitely will be. I got Jaffar from a farm with other roosters (fighting ones) and he’s very happy with his nine ladies.
I’m glad I was able to remove him from that place and keep him safe.

Oh Alex that is both sad and happy, sad they would make animals do that and very happy that you became his human

 

[Ponypoor]

As long as Basil is happy! It sounds like he most definitely will be. I got Jaffar from a farm with other roosters (fighting ones) and he’s very happy with his nine ladies.
I’m glad I was able to remove him from that place and keep him safe.

I am going to tell my gang they don't know what hardship is.... They are quite spoilt