Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

I did the same thing... for some reason I am more concerned if the animals run out of food

I found out that in PA and CA livestock feed is considered essential. Places like Tractor Supply will not close then. The national feed association is lobbying state governments so they can stay open.

 

[ValerieJ]

Yall, we have a hawk ... I walked out yesterday and saw something fly off.. it seemed large but I just thought it was a dove as we have those coming to eat the parakeet seed that I throw out.. well I walked a bit farther and saw the hawk fly away.. it was in the secondary chicken yard that I made for the gals for when it’s very muddy.. and then this morning when I walked out it flew right over the chicken yard.. low! The gals were not out yet and yesterday they weren’t in the new yard.. thank God.. because that yard is not covered.. so now I am worried.. I did not even let them out today into their yard.. it’s covered but there is an open place.. so I need to figure that out

Btw, the hawk was apparently eyeballing the parakeets not the chickens... because it was right near my porch where the parakeet cage is...

Do you let your parakeets out of the cage outside?

I found out that in PA and CA livestock feed is considered essential. Places like Tractor Supply will not close then. The national feed association is lobbying state governments so they can stay open.

According to their website, TSC is going to try to stay open during the whole virus issue. They are sending out emails to order online and pick up in store. Unfortunately, it doesn't mean you can drive up and pick up. You still have to go in to sign for it, then drive around back and pick it up, at our TSC.

I understand our small local feed supply is staying open too, and they just take your order outside and bring it out to you.

I think they will all do as much as they can to help us out. TSC would not allow me to stock pile. One bag of each item only. Or it might be all they had, but I ordered online and it said they had it in stock, but when I got there it was one bag of each. That's fine as long as someone stays open.

 

[WhoDatChick]

Do you let your parakeets out of the cage outside?
According to their website, TSC is going to try to stay open during the whole virus issue. They are sending out emails to order online and pick up in store. Unfortunately, it doesn't mean you can drive up and pick up. You still have to go in to sign for it, then drive around back and pick it up, at our TSC.

I understand our small local feed supply is staying open too, and they just take your order outside and bring it out to you.

I think they will all do as much as they can to help us out. TSC would not allow me to stock pile. One bag of each item only. Or it might be all they had, but I ordered online and it said they had it in stock, but when I got there it was one bag of each. That's fine as long as someone stays open.

No, I do not.. they would fly away.. they are in a very large cage so they can fly.. I’m not worried about the hawk getting them as I don’t think it could.. it’s the chickens I’m worried about.. now I can’t ever leave them unattended in the second yard

 

[pspatbyc]

Phyllis says it Rained Hard Today

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Working "Heads Down"

Ever wonder where the phrase working "Heads Down" comes from?

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I will never get tired of seeing them all together like this!

LOL - You'll need to install one of those automated hand dryers so they can have a blow dry when they return to the coop

 

[BY Bob]

LOL - You'll need to install one of those automate hand dryers so they can have a blow dry when they return to the coop

That is a great idea.

I can picture Phyllis using it now.

 

[ValerieJ]

No, I do not.. they would fly away.. they are in a very large cage so they can fly.. I’m not worried about the hawk getting them as I don’t think it could.. it’s the chickens I’m worried about.. now I can’t ever leave them unattended in the second yard

Yeah, that's too bad. They love to have a bit of freedom, and a new area to scratch around, but hawks are deadly and able to maneuver tight spaces.

I think your parakeet aviary sounds awesome. I'd love to see a photo of that. I love a spoiled bird.

 

[BY Bob]

Do you let your parakeets out of the cage outside?
According to their website, TSC is going to try to stay open during the whole virus issue. They are sending out emails to order online and pick up in store. Unfortunately, it doesn't mean you can drive up and pick up. You still have to go in to sign for it, then drive around back and pick it up, at our TSC.

I understand our small local feed supply is staying open too, and they just take your order outside and bring it out to you.

I think they will all do as much as they can to help us out. TSC would not allow me to stock pile. One bag of each item only. Or it might be all they had, but I ordered online and it said they had it in stock, but when I got there it was one bag of each. That's fine as long as someone stays open.

I like that they rationing. Cant trust people to do the right thing currently.

 

[BY Bob]

No, I do not.. they would fly away.. they are in a very large cage so they can fly.. I’m not worried about the hawk getting them as I don’t think it could.. it’s the chickens I’m worried about.. now I can’t ever leave them unattended in the second yard

That is how it is here. I can discourage the hawks but I can't get rid of them.

 

[pspatbyc]

Yeah, that's too bad. They love to have a bit of freedom, and a new area to scratch around, but hawks are deadly and able to maneuver tight spaces.

I think your parakeet aviary sounds awesome. I'd love to see a photo of that. I love a spoiled bird.

Maybe you can rig some bird netting over top that space like the use for fruit trees. Would not recommend for the main run or coop but for a free range space might work. My only worry on this advice would be if we/you would run a foul of some gov regulation like Migratory bird act should one become entangled and/or injured . Interested to see what others think or propose

 

[pspatbyc]

That is how it is here. I can discourage the hawks but I can't get rid of them.

LOL - I wonder if hawks taste as good to chickens as chickens do to hawks