Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Ribh]

A 3rd backing @BY Bob & @Kris5902. Handling them regularly lets you know what's normal for each girl weight wise & in boneynesss & gets them accustomed so when you have to handle them they don't completely freak out.

 

[BY Bob]

I had a co-worker who makes little outfits for her (amazingly tolerant cats) including little hats! Be careful as I’m afraid this might also be a slippery slope. Considering I’m already making everyone little jean jackets.... I may also be in danger of falling into the “Chicken fashion world”!

I always feel sorry for cats dressed up in outfits. It always feels so undignified and cats should look regal. Like this 17 lb (7.7 kg) guy.

 

[LozzyR]

Don't be surprised if I mock up some of these ideas.

You would definitely need to share photos then!

 

[LozzyR]

I always feel sorry for cats dressed up in outfits. It always feels so undignified and cats should look regal. Like this 17 lb (7.7 kg) guy.

When you see pictures of cats dressed up, the expression on their faces tells you that they’re plotting the downfall of humankind!

 

[LCG Chicken Coop]

Especially with a community garden style arrangement, as there’s a lot of traffic and potential for cross contamination of pests. I know when I visit another flock to observe some basic bio-security, but who knows what all the other visitors do and where they have been?

Thanks, very valid points. I will plan bi-weekly checks. Luckily traffic in the run and coop itself is limited to the chicken team (and it is kept locked), but it is true, we don’t have nearly as much oversight as a true backyard coop. Now just need to teach myself how to spot these parasites and how to handle some of the less cooperative fuzzbutts!

 

[WhoDatChick]

I always feel sorry for cats dressed up in outfits. It always feels so undignified and cats should look regal. Like this 17 lb (7.7 kg) guy.
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Look at those cheeks!! ....they are just begging to be kissed!!

 

[BY Bob]

Thanks, very valid points. I will plan bi-weekly checks. Luckily traffic in the run and coop itself is limited to the chicken team (and it is kept locked), but it is true, we don’t have nearly as much oversight as a true backyard coop. Now just need to teach myself how to spot these parasites and how to handle some of the less cooperative fuzzbutts!

Sounds like a good plan.

 

[WhoDatChick]

Here are my eggs from today.... do you see what I see brudda Bob .... first egg from Poppy or Daffy .... not sure who..

I promise I’m not trying to rub it in ....

 

[BY Bob]

Here are my eggs from today.... do you see what I see brudda Bob .... first egg from Poppy or Daffy .... not sure who.. View attachment 1925616I promise I’m not trying to rub it in ....

I really am happy for you but man it digs in like a knife in the back!

 

[LozzyR]

Thanks, very valid points. I will plan bi-weekly checks. Luckily traffic in the run and coop itself is limited to the chicken team (and it is kept locked), but it is true, we don’t have nearly as much oversight as a true backyard coop. Now just need to teach myself how to spot these parasites and how to handle some of the less cooperative fuzzbutts!

I dust my nesting boxes with mite dust every week to a fortnight and that seems to keep mites and lice at bay. You also might need to cut dags from butt feathers every so often. If you’ve got chooks that don’t like being held, you can generally handle them at dusk with minimal fuss.