Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[LozzyR]

I don't mind at all, until 5:15 am, then he starts crowing on schedule!

Who needs an alarm clock?!

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

When the girls are free ranging they will often take a break and perch on the pergola bench.

I tried to get a "family" photo but Alice decided she didn't want her photo taken.
Kids these days!
The branch that Edwina is perched on will be the basis for my new sleeping coop if I ever get around to building it.

Once all the young 'uns had hopped down to forage, the two matriarchs were left to survey from the best spots.

 

[BY Bob]

When the girls are free ranging they will often take a break and perch on the pergola bench.

I tried to get a "family" photo but Alice decided she didn't want her photo taken.
Kids these days!
The branch that Edwina is perched on will be the basis for my new sleeping coop if I ever get around to building it.
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Once all the young 'uns had hopped down to forage, the two matriarchs were left to survey from the best spots.
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O my gosh they are a pretty family. It is so hard to get a picture of them all together stationary. That picture of Tsuki and Deanna is just precious.

Their feathers are gorgeous. You can tell they have just molted. Tsuki is so white!

 

[BY Bob]

Slow-motion

I was playing around with the slow-motion camera the other day and got two interesting videos.

That Kernal
This first video shows Sansa turning her head to select a specific kernel of corn. As quickly as they peck I'm not really sure if knew they turned their head like this. And those quivering wattles just make me giggle.

The Swipe
I have mentioned this behaviour before. I still don't understand why they do this. Depending on the age of the hen and hence the sharpness of the beak, it can hurt a little. Aurora's is exceptionally sharp.

 

[BY Bob]

I Don't Think Lilly has Left the Box

She is still in there. Is she thinking about hatching as well? I always thought she might want to. Is broodiness catching?

 

[BY Bob]

I Don't Think Lilly has Left the Box

She is still in there. Is she thinking about hatching as well? I always thought she might want to. Is broodiness catching?

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Nevermind, she was just hanging out. I released them to free range and she came strolling out. I can't figure her out.

 

[featherhead007]

Nevermind, she was just hanging out. I released them to free range and she came strolling out. I can't figure her out.

If you ever figure out females, just let me know!

 

[BY Bob]

If you ever figure out females, just let me know!

Lilly is displaying a maddening variety of human female traits right now. It is no wonder she is confusing me.

 

[featherhead007]

Lilly is displaying a maddening variety of human female traits right now. It is no wonder she is confusing me.

My point exactly!

 

[BY Bob]

Day 5: Update a Day Late

I'm sorry everyone, this is yesterday's update. I posted her butt photo but not her update.

Sydney came out at 3:07 for 1 hour and 12 minutes. Everything went well.

It was nice to have an unremarkable moment with everything else that is going on around this hatching.