Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

I've been crazy busy with gigs in May and probably now over a hundred pages behind. Here on the current page - oh no - Rocks-Anne has passed away? I'm so sorry to learn this, so sorry @featherhead007

I saw a notification that Betty went for a pool swim again, but she survived that, and she's still okay? I hope to soon catch up on everyone's Littles too.

Here's a promised update on the greenhouse frame mover I made.
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It works pretty well and saves time, but is slightly uncomfortable to use - lifting is just a little too high or too low for underhand carry. A shoulder lift works but offers less control. Anyway I'm moving the whole complex for the summer, into the shade and away from the hot driveway shale. I hope to find a spot there that will work for the winter too. It is a huge complicated deal to move everything, a lot of work, and temporarily confusing to the gang, who have been going back and forth between the coop and the big run as I disassemble it.
Peanut (front) and Butters in the new digs. A greenhouse frame is standing in for the big wired run for now. The coop & little run never changes and that's good for them. Popcorn has gone up into the coop to lay. She let loose a few banshee squeals just now. Hazel is behind me talking, and pecking/grooming my pants.
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I have missed your beautiful chickens. This looks like a great place for chickens to live. I'm glad you are sticking with us.

Betty is just fine from her second dip in the pool.

 

[Desertvalleychickens]

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Beautiful chickens! Is that a Naked Neck chicken at the back?

 

[featherhead007]

You know what my problem is Bob? I have already called two of my hens “Rocks-Anne “ today. I’m so used to calling her name, then I catch myself.
I’m missing that immediate lap chicken time.

 

[BY Bob]

Your coop looks so nice!

Thank you. So nice of you to say. I appreciate you dropping by. How many chickens do you have?

 

[Desertvalleychickens]

Thank you. So nice of you to say. I appreciate you dropping by. How many chickens do you have?

I have 8 chickens right now... I want my broody hen to hatch something!

 

[featherhead007]

Beautiful chickens! Is that a Naked Neck chicken at the back?

No, but he is now! He’s a Cochin rooster and he lets his ladies peck at his red colored neck. Hahaha

 

[Desertvalleychickens]

No, but he is now! He’s a Cochin rooster and he lets his ladies peck at his red colored neck. Hahaha

Oh my gosh!

 

[featherhead007]

Beautiful chickens! Is that a Naked Neck chicken at the back?

Sorry I laughed, but Jaffar didn’t always look like that.

 

[BY Bob]

You know what my problem is Bob? I have already called two of my hens “Rocks-Anne “ today. I’m so used to calling her name, then I catch myself.
I’m missing that immediate lap chicken time.

It's tough. I know Alex.

I still find myself looking for Lilly when I only count 4 hens outside, not to mention Sansa. And I have tried to block out Sylvie and Legertha completely like they never were. I never talk about them or even look at pictures of them.

These losses take time. One's like Patsy's seem easier to me. I was there for her like you were there for Rocks-Anne. I hope that helps but she will always be unforgettable to you.

 

[featherhead007]

Just don’t call Jaffar a “red-neck” he will attack you, if you throw insults at him.