Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[ChicoryBlue]

@ChicoryBlue I am glad that someone at least got them out of the weather, and I like to think that anyone motivated enough to rescue them will be good chicken people and provide a good home. I am also very happy that you still tried, but not as happy as I am sure Queenie is. She wouldn’t be making it alone with that weather coming in! I would see if you can connect her with her flock, but barring that I am sure you can give her a good home

Yeh. Catching and transporting chickens is not something anyone can do, it takes equipment and skill. This makes me think they were "chicken people" like us.

If you want to keep her, get one of her friends for her. Give her someone she knows for support during and after integration.

These are very encouraging, I think you're right, they would be chicken people! Thank you everyone!

We are back home. I put a coat over the front of the carrier for the ride, and peeked in there halfway - Queenie had been asleep I think, her head down and over to one side. She looked up at me. So all's good. I've left her in the carrier in the car, in the barn/garage for the night, with the windows cracked a 1/2"/1cm. I thought to let her just stay calm, not change her surroundings again, and digest her food. I'm pretty sure it won't get that cold in there, and not for very long, it usually takes two full nights for water to freeze in the car at these temps for instance. I will bring her in the house to the brooder tomorrow so she can stretch her legs and have her next adventure.

The homeowner gave me a vague idea of how to find one of the people that took Queenie's flockmates: - "the girl that works at the bar-b-cue place on Rt 28, open Fridays and Saturdays only, I think she knows who took them". So I will start making calls tonight & tomorrow to figure out which place that is....there's not too many I think.

I agree two seems best to bring in together, but I don't see how 6 medium/big hens will fit in the roosting coop. Getting another tiny coop after quarantine to just put into the enclosed run, for 2-3 new hens, in a divided area, is not out of the question though. There's room (6 x 9 feet in the main part; 3.5 x 9 feet leading to the existing coop). Or maybe I could put the dog crate up on something in the enclosed run, cover it and modify it inside to be a roosting coop. But now the best thing is to find her flock!

Sorry I post so long. I will practice shorter ones but I don't know if that's possible. I will pay the chicken tax with some pictures of Queenie tomorrow! Thank you everyone, you have been really great support through this, I needed it and I so appreciate it!

 

[BY Bob]

Awwww
The storm is definitely here now. Looks like 3” already. It is 26F in the Palace and 23F in the run.
Something interesting happened at roosting time. Maggie got her favorite spot up against the wall. Normally all the big Princesses go together (with no obvious pattern to the sequence) and then the two road-runners add on at the end.
This evening one of the road-runners (probably Minnie, but hard to tell) hopped up next to Maggie who was not impressed and lashed out to keep her away.
But as soon as Maggie settled down, Minnie edged close to her. And now this is what we have: Maggie being kept cozy by Minnie and everyone squished up together. So cute!
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Smart ladies! Cuddle up.

 

[RoyalChick]

These are very encouraging, I think you're right, they would be chicken people! Thank you everyone!

We are back home. I put a coat over the front of the carrier for the ride, and peeked in there halfway - Queenie had been asleep I think, her head down and over to one side. She looked up at me. So all's good. I've left her in the carrier in the car, in the barn/garage for the night, with the windows cracked a 1/2"/1cm. I thought to let her just stay calm, not change her surroundings again, and digest her food. I'm pretty sure it won't get that cold in there, and not for very long, it usually takes two full nights for water to freeze in the car at these temps for instance. I will bring her in the house to the brooder tomorrow so she can stretch her legs and have her next adventure.

The homeowner gave me a vague idea of how to find one of the people that took Queenie's flockmates: - "the girl that works at the bar-b-cue place on Rt 28, open Fridays and Saturdays only, I think she knows who took them". So I will start making calls tonight & tomorrow to figure out which place that is....there's not too many I think.

I agree two seems best to bring in together, but I don't see how 6 medium/big hens will fit in the roosting coop. Getting another tiny coop after quarantine to just put into the enclosed run, for 2-3 new hens, in a divided area, is not out of the question though. There's room (6 x 9 feet in the main part; 3.5 x 9 feet leading to the existing coop). Or maybe I could put the dog crate up on something in the enclosed run, cover it and modify it inside to be a roosting coop. But now the best thing is to find her flock!

Sorry I post so long. I will practice shorter ones but I don't know if that's possible. I will pay the chicken tax with some pictures of Queenie tomorrow! Thank you everyone, you have been really great support through this, I needed it and I so appreciate it!

You just did a wonderful thing rescuing Queenie. Well done!

 

[BY Bob]

These are very encouraging, I think you're right, they would be chicken people! Thank you everyone!

We are back home. I put a coat over the front of the carrier for the ride, and peeked in there halfway - Queenie had been asleep I think, her head down and over to one side. She looked up at me. So all's good. I've left her in the carrier in the car, in the barn/garage for the night, with the windows cracked a 1/2"/1cm. I thought to let her just stay calm, not change her surroundings again, and digest her food. I'm pretty sure it won't get that cold in there, and not for very long, it usually takes two full nights for water to freeze in the car at these temps for instance. I will bring her in the house to the brooder tomorrow so she can stretch her legs and have her next adventure.

The homeowner gave me a vague idea of how to find one of the people that took Queenie's flockmates: - "the girl that works at the bar-b-cue place on Rt 28, open Fridays and Saturdays only, I think she knows who took them". So I will start making calls tonight & tomorrow to figure out which place that is....there's not too many I think.

I agree two seems best to bring in together, but I don't see how 6 medium/big hens will fit in the roosting coop. Getting another tiny coop after quarantine to just put into the enclosed run, for 2-3 new hens, in a divided area, is not out of the question though. There's room (6 x 9 feet in the main part; 3.5 x 9 feet leading to the existing coop). Or maybe I could put the dog crate up on something in the enclosed run, cover it and modify it inside to be a roosting coop. But now the best thing is to find her flock!

Sorry I post so long. I will practice shorter ones but I don't know if that's possible. I will pay the chicken tax with some pictures of Queenie tomorrow! Thank you everyone, you have been really great support through this, I needed it and I so appreciate it!

You are doing a wonderful thing. I love hearing about it. No need to shorten your posts and since you are talking about chickens there is NO tax to be paid!

I still want to see pictures though!

 

[featherhead007]

These are very encouraging, I think you're right, they would be chicken people! Thank you everyone!

We are back home. I put a coat over the front of the carrier for the ride, and peeked in there halfway - Queenie had been asleep I think, her head down and over to one side. She looked up at me. So all's good. I've left her in the carrier in the car, in the barn/garage for the night, with the windows cracked a 1/2"/1cm. I thought to let her just stay calm, not change her surroundings again, and digest her food. I'm pretty sure it won't get that cold in there, and not for very long, it usually takes two full nights for water to freeze in the car at these temps for instance. I will bring her in the house to the brooder tomorrow so she can stretch her legs and have her next adventure.

The homeowner gave me a vague idea of how to find one of the people that took Queenie's flockmates: - "the girl that works at the bar-b-cue place on Rt 28, open Fridays and Saturdays only, I think she knows who took them". So I will start making calls tonight & tomorrow to figure out which place that is....there's not too many I think.

I agree two seems best to bring in together, but I don't see how 6 medium/big hens will fit in the roosting coop. Getting another tiny coop after quarantine to just put into the enclosed run, for 2-3 new hens, in a divided area, is not out of the question though. There's room (6 x 9 feet in the main part; 3.5 x 9 feet leading to the existing coop). Or maybe I could put the dog crate up on something in the enclosed run, cover it and modify it inside to be a roosting coop. But now the best thing is to find her flock!

Sorry I post so long. I will practice shorter ones but I don't know if that's possible. I will pay the chicken tax with some pictures of Queenie tomorrow! Thank you everyone, you have been really great support through this, I needed it and I so appreciate it!

You really do have a "chicken hunt" to perform! I wish you the best of luck with your search.

 

[LozzyR]

Just need to have a rant - I'll hide it under a spoiler...

Spoiler: Caution - rant ahead!

This year I started donating to a hen rescue charity in my state. They're wanting to buy a property so that they can house all the chickens that they rescue. I also donate to one of the large animal welfare charities (not naming names as this is a public forum), which I have on and off for a couple of decades.

I saw this video last night of the hen rescue people desperately trying to save hens in a deplorable condition on a battery farm, and officers of the large charity were standing around laughing and joking, completely disinterested in trying to save any of the hens, no attempts to rescue any of them, in fact the CEO told the officers to 'just get rid of them'. There is even their own bodycam footage of their "vet" casually breaking the neck of a poor hen in a not so quick and painless manner.

I am completely done with the large charity. I immediately cancelled my donations and I have funneled them towards the rescue charity instead. It was shocking how callous the officers were and completely disinterested in actual animal welfare. I'm not trying to turn everyone into radicalised activists; I'm just venting as I'm still angry about what I saw. However, if anyone wants to PM me about which charities they are, I will gladly tell you.

We will now return to your regularly scheduled day. [/RANT OFF]

 

[featherhead007]

Just need to have a rant - I'll hide it under a spoiler...

Spoiler: Caution - rant ahead!

This year I started donating to a hen rescue charity in my state. They're wanting to buy a property so that they can house all the chickens that they rescue. I also donate to one of the large animal welfare charities (not naming names as this is a public forum), which I have on and off for a couple of decades.

I saw this video last night of the hen rescue people desperately trying to save hens in a deplorable condition on a battery farm, and officers of the large charity were standing around laughing and joking, completely disinterested in trying to save any of the hens, no attempts to rescue any of them, in fact the CEO told the officers to 'just get rid of them'. There is even their own bodycam footage of their "vet" casually breaking the neck of a poor hen in a not so quick and painless manner.

I am completely done with the large charity. I immediately cancelled my donations and I have funneled them towards the rescue charity instead. It was shocking how callous the officers were and completely disinterested in actual animal welfare. I'm not trying to turn everyone into radicalised activists; I'm just venting as I'm still angry about what I saw. However, if anyone wants to PM me about which charities they are, I will gladly tell you.

We will now return to your regularly scheduled day. [/RANT OFF]

Sorry you had to witness that, Lozzy. Cruelty can be found everywhere. (It's been my experience anyways)

 

[Ribh]

Just need to have a rant - I'll hide it under a spoiler...

Spoiler: Caution - rant ahead!

This year I started donating to a hen rescue charity in my state. They're wanting to buy a property so that they can house all the chickens that they rescue. I also donate to one of the large animal welfare charities (not naming names as this is a public forum), which I have on and off for a couple of decades.

I saw this video last night of the hen rescue people desperately trying to save hens in a deplorable condition on a battery farm, and officers of the large charity were standing around laughing and joking, completely disinterested in trying to save any of the hens, no attempts to rescue any of them, in fact the CEO told the officers to 'just get rid of them'. There is even their own bodycam footage of their "vet" casually breaking the neck of a poor hen in a not so quick and painless manner.

I am completely done with the large charity. I immediately cancelled my donations and I have funneled them towards the rescue charity instead. It was shocking how callous the officers were and completely disinterested in actual animal welfare. I'm not trying to turn everyone into radicalised activists; I'm just venting as I'm still angry about what I saw. However, if anyone wants to PM me about which charities they are, I will gladly tell you.

We will now return to your regularly scheduled day. [/RANT OFF]

This is why I won't donate to animal charities unless I know the people concerned. There are some very ethical groups ~ but they all have to be checked.

 

[micstrachan]

Hi folks!
Just checking in. Had a book study at work tonight, so just got home at 7:00pm. Last night we had a board meeting and I got home around midnight! It’s been a whirlwind this week between teenager appointments, COVID tests, getting Ruby a hormone implant, long work hours... but look what I came home to tonight! Hubby had to jump through hoops to get this for me, as they are pretty much sold out in California.

 

[micstrachan]

Just need to have a rant - I'll hide it under a spoiler...

Spoiler: Caution - rant ahead!

This year I started donating to a hen rescue charity in my state. They're wanting to buy a property so that they can house all the chickens that they rescue. I also donate to one of the large animal welfare charities (not naming names as this is a public forum), which I have on and off for a couple of decades.

I saw this video last night of the hen rescue people desperately trying to save hens in a deplorable condition on a battery farm, and officers of the large charity were standing around laughing and joking, completely disinterested in trying to save any of the hens, no attempts to rescue any of them, in fact the CEO told the officers to 'just get rid of them'. There is even their own bodycam footage of their "vet" casually breaking the neck of a poor hen in a not so quick and painless manner.

I am completely done with the large charity. I immediately cancelled my donations and I have funneled them towards the rescue charity instead. It was shocking how callous the officers were and completely disinterested in actual animal welfare. I'm not trying to turn everyone into radicalised activists; I'm just venting as I'm still angry about what I saw. However, if anyone wants to PM me about which charities they are, I will gladly tell you.

We will now return to your regularly scheduled day. [/RANT OFF]

That’s awful, Lozzy. Thank you for sharing! I have watched some horrific videos, too. I’m sorry it was happening in a charity you previously supported!