Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[MaryJanet]

Looks like a very small wombat...

That's what I was thinking!

 

[MaryJanet]

Phyllis says HI Tsuki.

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Lilly says, "I know you haven't forgotten me, right Tsuki!"

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What a great photo of Lilly! I didn't realise her colours were so beautiful.

 

[MaryJanet]

The Fluffy Butt Acres Brain Trust this Morning

Can you believe these 4 run things around here?!
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Yes. I totally believe it.

 

[MaryJanet]

This is unusual. That's Notch with Knock! Notch has taken to waiting for Tribe 1 to go to roost and then brings his hens around. Donk is hovering outside.
There was a time I was very close to giving up on Notch. Every day he would try to attack me at some point. Now he's a bit of a sweetheart. Everybody here told me I would never bring him round but there he is and I can reach down and pick him up without any fuss if necessary.
He's the third so called bad rooster that's turned out well with a bit of observation and understanding and believe me when I write he was a nightmare.
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I'm not surprised. Chickens are very clever. I have a hunch their unfriendliness is about survival. Once they learn something or someone is not a threat, they become very endearing.

 

[RoyalChick]

The time when that is a practical solution isn't far off. My Finnish friend has a small system that he says works well.

Wow - I thought I was joking!

 

[BY Bob]

Only five of her eggs were fertile.

Any idea why so few? Who is her rooster? Maybe he needs a checkup.

 

[BY Bob]

Phyllis, That guy may be handsome, but I still have my feelings for you! (And I have meally worms and other treats, I'm saving for you) Please don't forget about me! "Signed BLU"
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What a wonderful picture of BLU! Phyllis is swooning right now!

 

[BY Bob]

I did. It took a few attempts. Usaully a hen here leaves her nest every day to eat etc. Tack didn't; another area of concern. She would stay on the nest for a couple of days, then take 4 to 5 hours off the nest on day three. This of course makes following difficult.

Doesn't that also cause problems with the hatch rate? Sydney was never off the nest that long.

 

[BY Bob]

This is unusual. That's Notch with Knock! Notch has taken to waiting for Tribe 1 to go to roost and then brings his hens around. Donk is hovering outside.
There was a time I was very close to giving up on Notch. Every day he would try to attack me at some point. Now he's a bit of a sweetheart. Everybody here told me I would never bring him round but there he is and I can reach down and pick him up without any fuss if necessary.
He's the third so called bad rooster that's turned out well with a bit of observation and understanding and believe me when I write he was a nightmare.
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You are a special man working with roosters the way you do. I am constantly impressed.

 

[BY Bob]

I'm not surprised. Chickens are very clever. I have a hunch their unfriendliness is about survival. Once they learn something or someone is not a threat, they become very endearing.

You may be on to something there.