Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

The Song Birds were back

But they avoided the chickens.

That is a piece of pancake that bird is making off with.

They were endless entertainment for someone today.

Then the big ones would run the song birds off and then the stare downs would start.

Davis had a very enjoyable day.

 

[micstrachan]

I'm please to report Scooby was a star patient at the vet. He does has an infected sore on his gums. The vet couldn't say for sure what caused it, but a mouse bitting his is totally possible.

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He was very relaxed and purred the entire time. The vet even commented on what a sweet kitty he was.

Taz decided to go belly up tonight andi just had to share!! Lol

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He's another love bug! His legs are 10" long from his elbow to toe tips. He is very tall and athletic.

Sweet kitties and well done, Scooby!

 

[WhoDatChick]

The Song Birds were back

But they avoided the chickens.

That is a piece of pancake that bird is making off with.View attachment 2391228

They were endless entertainment for someone today.
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Then the big ones would run the song birds off and then the stare downs would start.
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Davis had a very enjoyable day.

Oh! I love this! Look at that big fluff ball! I’ll bet he has a fluffy butt too

 

[BY Bob]

Oh! I love this! Look at that big fluff ball! I’ll bet he has a fluffy butt too

He sure does. How are you doing? Everything OK post hurricane.

 

[micstrachan]

No Freeloading Allowed

Chickens like to work for their food. If you have ever seen a chicken scratching while eating from a feeder and wondered why? It is this instinct to work called contrafreeloading that makes them do this.

I have always tried to capture one of my hens doing this. Today Phyllis did it for me. I almost missed it. It occurs right at the beginning of this video. You will see Phyllis scratch once IN HER FOOD BOWL.

No free meals for this lady. She is a hard worker.

Dorothy is the QUEEN of this. Between scratching and beaking out, I’m amazed she actually EATS anything.

 

[micstrachan]

Rocks-Anne gave me another egg today! I'm glad she is healthy, and doing well!

Woohoo! Go, Rocks-Anne!

 

[micstrachan]

The Song Birds were back

But they avoided the chickens.

That is a piece of pancake that bird is making off with.View attachment 2391228

They were endless entertainment for someone today.
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Then the big ones would run the song birds off and then the stare downs would start.
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Davis had a very enjoyable day.

Was Davis making those silly mouth movements and noises cats do when they watch birds?

 

[WhoDatChick]

He sure does. How are you doing? Everything OK post hurricane.

Yes... we dodged another one! Thanks! I thought for sure we would at least lose power but not even that! We were so close yet so far

 

[micstrachan]

Union negotiations can be quite tricky. @RoyalChick has even survived a strike this past year. Be careful!

She definitely looks ready to lay. What a beautiful girl! It is so nice to have another leghorn in our group.

And a white leghorn at that, right Bob? (Though I’m partial to brown leghorns)

 

[micstrachan]

The Eye of Phyllis

All this hurricane talk on the news has me think eye of the storm metaphors for Phyllis' molt. It appears that Phyllis' molt has reached her head and has inadvertently improved her eyesight. I can see her eyes for the first time since she arrived. I do think it would help her greatly if those feathers never grew back. I wonder if other Polish owners trim them? I am very scared to put anything pointy near her eyes. She is always surprised and jerks a lot. I would hate to damage her sight while trying to improve it.

Check out how easy it is to see her eye.
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Hi, Phyllis! How nice to see your face!