Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[LozzyR]

Here in the UK M&S is considered one of the more affluent grocery shops and they like to offer niche and more high end items. All commercial eggs over here are a light brown/tan colour, so anything deeper brown, white or coloured would be considered quite fancy at best, and viewed with suspicion at worst!
When I give my eggs away to neighbours and colleagues, the first time they see them they are always surprised "Oohh, what lovely colours!" to which I smile and nod whilst internally cursing my Charlie for her non-blue eggs

I always liked a bit of M&S sushi.

 

[BY Bob]

I just hugged my fluffy butts goodnight, and thought of your coop paintings!

That's sweet!

 

[BY Bob]

Be kind to yourself Bob, we all make genuine mistakes and in my book that is understandable and forgivable. Ignorance and neglect is not, and no one could ever accuse you of those.

That is very nice of you to say. I am trying my best. I do really hope to go on a little run here and get through this year with no losses. It feels like the last two years or so have had too many bad things happen.

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

She only went and did it again today!
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Look at that innocent face. She would never bring dirt in the house! How could you think that Shad? Calumny I say!

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

Alice looks slightly stockier. Lovely looking hen.

Thank you Shad, Alice is a sweetie (in spite of the demon eyes) .

She's much stockier now!

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

Bob, I came across this nice portrait I took of your favourite of my girls and wanted to share.

Tsuki. Valentine's Day 2020

 

[BY Bob]

Bob, I came across this nice portrait I took of your favourite of my girls and wanted to share.

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Tsuki. Valentine's Day 2020

O gosh, she is a looker. Look how pretty her feathers are. That tail and that comb. Just beautiful. Great picture.

 

[BY Bob]

New Group Photo

With the coop redecorated, I had the ladies repose in front of it. I got almost everyone's butt in the photo. It is hard to get all of them to point the same way!

 

[BY Bob]

The Difference Between 4 and 5 is More than 1

I commented before that Sansa has clearly moved ahead of Sydney in the pecking order to the number 4 position. Recently I have noticed that position #4 carries benefits in the flock far beyond position #5.

I think this relates back to my theory that flock members tend to pair up and work well in even numbers. I believe the flock may be extending benefits to Sansa because she is the 4th hen.

For Example

• Corn Sharing: Sansa is permitted to eat from my hand at the same time as Lilly, Sydney gets the eye and has to leave
• Roosting Time: While both Sansa and Sydney are subject to roosting time restrictions, Sansa is generally allowed in while Sydney is forced to submit every night.
• Treats: If I put treats down on the deck, Sansa is allowed to participate, Sydney (along with Phyllis) is subject to being run off
• The Garden: Apparently the garden only holds 4 hens. Sydney is not allowed in with the others. Her and Phyllis have to watch the other 4 enjoy themselves from outside the garden box. Even with all the free space. Check out the photo.

Apparently Sansa is now part of the popular clique. Sydney and Phyllis, not so much.

 

[LozzyR]

That is very nice of you to say. I am trying my best. I do really hope to go on a little run here and get through this year with no losses. It feels like the last two years or so have had too many bad things happen.

I'm right there with you! I wish for many years of good health and no deaths! I've lost four in less than three years, I'm starting to think I'm a terrible chook-mum!