Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[WhoDatChick]

How Do You Bring a Large Extended Family Together?

Well the italian way is food, especially pasta. Something amazing and organic just occurred. The Bigs were at the back door begging for food. I grabbed some pasta that we had in the fridge (there are always some there) and threw some out for them.

Well Sansa saw them eating and thought, that must be good. She hopped onto the deck and I tossed some to the far end. Before I knew it, all 6 were eating together, mostly peacefully. Here is the video.

I am so warmed inside right now and proud of them all. Especially Sansa for not being afraid. She may turn out to be a great leader some day.

Aaawww, none for the ducky’s

 

[MaryJanet]

Tonight's Roosting

Lots of happenings tonight. Let's start with the roosting.

Phyllis and Sydney on the high roost, Sansa down on main roost. Sansa immediately jumped down. I left her to it. Here is the video of her finally finding a spot to sleep.

Once I'd calmed down from the pecking, I found myself wondering why Lily doesn't reach around a little further in her grooming and do something about her poop pile up

 

[BY Bob]

Once I'd calmed down from the pecking, I found myself wondering why Lily doesn't reach around a little further in her grooming and do something about her poop pile up

See my next post.

 

[LozzyR]

Yes, did you see Lilly get Hattie, just because!

I saw that! Gotta remind everyone who’s boss!

 

[BY Bob]

Lilly Takes a Bath

The other fun tonight was Lilly's bath. The first ever for her.

A towel dry and a little TV with Mrs BY Bob and Isabel.

And then a magical blow dry

And then back out on the roost to peck at Hattie! By Lilly's standards a great night altogether.


Her butt was so loaded with poo a long soak was needed. We waited too long.

 

[MaryJanet]

Lilly Takes a Bath

The other fun tonight was Lilly's bath. The first ever for her.

A towel dry and a little TV with Mrs BY Bob and Isabel.

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And then a magical blow dry

And then back out on the roost to peck at Hattie! By Lilly's standards a great night altogether.


Her butt was so loaded with poo a long soak was needed. We waited too long.

Awesome! Didn't she do well!!

 

[LozzyR]

Lilly Takes a Bath

The other fun tonight was Lilly's bath. The first ever for her.

A towel dry and a little TV with Mrs BY Bob and Isabel.

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And then a magical blow dry

And then back out on the roost to peck at Hattie! By Lilly's standards a great night altogether.


Her butt was so loaded with poo a long soak was needed. We waited too long.

I loved seeing these, thanks! I had to laugh at the “people pay money for this” comment!

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

My hubby just sent me a link to this article. Not sure how peer-reviewed it is, but I think some very qualified people write for it often.

https://theconversation.com/finding...us-understand-their-lives-in-captivity-119613

Thanks for the link Lozzy. That was an interesting read.

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

Unlike Maleficent, I cannot touch Aurora. She always under foot but will not let me touch her. Always coming around and staring at me but no touch.

Like Kuzco from "The Emperor's New Groove"

"NO Touchy!!"

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

Is this a winter or mid year moult?

Beats me Shad.

We are only just into Autumn so I suppose she will have nice new feathers in time for Winter.