Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Aussie-Chookmum]

That’s good info! I did not know you could rent from home depot. I’m tempted to buy one, but think the ones in my price range might not be adequate.

Then you'd need somewhere to store it. You'd also need to get it serviced regularly.
Naaaaaah.

 

[LozzyR]

(I'd watch out for that Santa this year. He is looking rather possessive!)

That’s what I thought!

 

[BY Bob]

As a thank you offering for all the research you and @BY Bob have been doing into Legbars, I offer up some pictures of the young ladies.
Minnie looking quite grown-up with her red comb and blue ear tufts, Dotty looking a tad deranged and trying to put her fluffy butt in order. And both of them settling down to watch for bugs. Dotty has always been bigger and more developed but Minnie is definitely ahead in terms of comb and wattle development. I looked up pictures of Cream Legbars and they both have the pink chest that suggests they are both pullets in spite of Minnie’s precociousness.

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Those are great photographs. They are both beautiful ladies. I just love those mop tops!

 

[BY Bob]

I think so, but it is possible I am biased. I think they are very pretty, but it is their antics that I love the most. Honestly I could watch them all day and they make me laugh out loud all the time.

That is a great quality to have in your chickens. It's good to have a comedy channel on your chicken TV.

 

[BY Bob]

@micstrachan I find my white chickens incredibly difficult to photo but here we go:

This is Beatha, splash Aracauna.
She has a small beard & tiny muffs. Her crest really never developed.
Rose comb, some feathering on her legs.
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Mhari.
No beard, no muffs but she does have quite a distinct crest that isn't really showing in this picture.
As you can see, both girls have tails.
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They are marvelous. That picture of Mhari is outstanding! That's "wall-worthy"!

 

[BY Bob]

***WARNING - GRAPHIC EYE PHOTOS***

I am utterly amazed at the human body’s ability to heal. I’m posting two photos, roughly 24 hours apart. The first photo was several hours after the injury. Seeing the damage is what prompted me to put the chickens in and seek medical advice/care. The second photo was just taken. I think there’s huge improvement! The abrasion has largely filled in already. Amazing!

Here come the photos. Stop viewing this post if you are eye squeamish.


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I'm so glad it is healing so well. It does seem a little close for comfort. Maybe some goggles are in order while working with the brush?

 

[Ribh]

They are marvelous. That picture of Mhari is outstanding! That's "wall-worthy"!

Thanks, Bob.

 

[BY Bob]

Thank you. I think so. And they lay lovely blue eggs!

I felt that one. blue eggs. I see you there.

 

[BY Bob]

Photos don’t really do it justice, and I’m not sure I’m up for more work today. I did take my loppers and cut up some of the brush, but my arms are just too tired to lift them anymore this weekend. The area I cleaned up was maybe 60 feet (20 yards-ish) by about 8 feet deep. I got it down to these piles:

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Here’s what’s left of the little brush:
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It’s maybe a 15-foot diameter pile. Pictures don’t do it justice, but I kicked booty this weekend.

You sure did. Good for you. Very impressive. That was a real accomplishment.

I just printed photos, mounted them in frames and then continously rearranged them to please Mrs BY Bob. Much less stressful.

 

[Ribh]

I felt that one. blue eggs. I see you there.