Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

I had the same reaction. I know @Shadrach kerps records. I think he should post a family tree so we can all follow along.
we could even print it out and pin our favorite pictures of each chicken by their name.
maybe it could even be an Advent calendar!

I love that! A chicken advent calendar! Great idea

 

[BY Bob]

Too funny, Bob! Before reading this, I wrote that he should create a giant family tree for us to follow!

We were are all struggling with the same thing there. Lots of info in a couple of sentences.

 

[BY Bob]

I have seen submissive hens squat to other hens, but have rarely seen the dominant hen mount. One time when Buttercup was molting, Lucky pecked her butt. Buttercup spun around and STOMPED on Lucky’s back, pinning her down. I had no idea Buttercup could move so fast!

I have seen this as well. Sydney will squat down in submission and I have seen Lilly stand on her but that was not mounting.

 

[BY Bob]

Here’s a nice, clean fluffy butt for you all. And green legs! This is my first chicken with green feet. I think they’re so cute!

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That is super cute! And on your lap as well.

 

[BY Bob]

The chicks are exhausted from all their running around outside. They cuddled up in the little carrier, so I brought them back in. Bob, I think low 50’s is not going to work just yet. I took them out this morning when it was high 50’s. At first, they explored the little red coop area. But after awhile, Flo was puffed up and screaming her head off, so I brought them back in until it got to 70°. They had a lot of fun outside, and it’s always Flo who calls for me or seeks me out. I’m so happy I get to hand raise them this year, even though it’s a ton of work. I’ll take them back out in a bit, but needed to give my lungs (and headache) a break from the poor air quality. Poor girls must feel lousy from it.

The good thing is they told you when they are not happy and you listened. It is hard to raise by hand but can be quite rewarding.

Are they getting the fires under control or is this going to continue?

 

[BY Bob]

We’ll have a teenager in four years. He’s already practicing his attitude!

May the lord bless you. Those are challenging years!

 

[BY Bob]

Sorry, I’m not trying to hog the thread today. But this is too darn cute not to share. I let the chicks run around while I left the room to brush my teeth. I came back and found this. Apparently the dog bed is pretty comfy.

O my gosh. Some little folks were plum tuckered out. Thank you so much for sharing that. Super sweet.

 

[BY Bob]

They all Hate me now

That wonderful moment where they all sit and groom behind me if the mornings is gone. Hattie told them all what I did to her. Now they no longer hang out with me in the morning. They are all under the trumpet vine, except Aurora, she is off to the right under the apple tree.

And of couese, Dear Sydney is busy. Dear dear Sydney.

 

[RoyalChick]

They all Hate me now

That wonderful moment where they all sit and groom behind me if the mornings is gone. Hattie told them all what I did to her. Now they no longer hang out with me in the morning. They are all under the trumpet vine, except Aurora, she is off to the right under the apple tree.

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And of couese, Dear Sydney is busy. Dear dear Sydney.

I feel like telling Sydney to get a hobby to occupy herself!

 

[BY Bob]

I feel like telling Sydney to get a hobby to occupy herself!

She has one. It's not one I want her to have though!