Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Ribh]

The Coop Article

Is finally done and up! Including plans. I would love to hear what everyone thinks, especially @Grammy60

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/fluffy-butt-acres-the-coop.76142/

I'm about 1/2way through. I love all the pictures. That makes it so much easier for me to understand.

 

[BY Bob]

I'm about 1/2way through. I love all the pictures. That makes it so much easier for me to understand.

I'm glad they helped you to visualize.

My advice to @MaryJanet , you cannot take too many pictures when they are building the new complex. I kind of wrote the article around the pictures I took. At the time I knew I would do a coop article so I thought why not document everything so I don't regret missing something. I am hoping that paid off. It seems like it did for you.

 

[RoyalChick]

I'm glad they helped you to visualize.

My advice to @MaryJanet , you cannot take too many pictures when they are building the new complex. I kind of wrote the article around the pictures I took. At the time I knew I would do a coop article so I thought why not document everything so I don't regret missing something. I am hoping that paid off. It seems like it did for you.

I think that might apply to other renovations MJ will be doing too. We do like pictures on this thread!

 

[BY Bob]

I think that might apply to other renovations MJ will be doing too. We do like pictures on this thread!

All about the pictures!

 

[RoyalChick]

Agree with Bob... it’s just feather sheathe gel spikes! And she looks great!

I got to have a close look at Maggie's head today and again tonight after roosting (it is a bit warmer so she didn't tuck her head away like she has the last few nights). I can confirm the gel spikes are indeed new feathers still in their sheaths. She is going to have quite a 'do' when they all come through!

 

[featherhead007]

@BY Bob As the frog says (Concerning your coop article) "Read it, Read it!

 

[ChicoryBlue]

Nobody

I am liking her chances of being healthy. Have you found any others yet? Remember, if you acquire any additional hens they are going to have to go through the same quarantine as her.

Nobody from the family that took part of Queenie's flock has contacted me yet; I'm assuming they got my numbers from the lady I contacted who promised she would pass them on....anyway, no word. I'm thinking they don't want any more....I did tell the lady I'd bring this hen to the family & I was interested in reuniting her with at least part of her flock...maybe they don't care about Queenie's happiness....or they are flakes about it all....or don't have room. So I haven't had the chance to ask for one of their new hens back either. You are asking about any others in that flock, correct? I would give any additions the same quarantine, yes.

I have the Omlet Cube which really sleeps 4-5 large birds. I am thinking even integrating Queenie as a lone 5th will be tricky because of the small roosting space, though there is an integrated nestbox there next to the roosting area, with a removable divider with a sliding doorway. The divider could be removed (or left in, as need be). She may need to be able to get away from a certain amount of pecking, even after a long integration process. Even the Buckeyes do a bit of shuffling around as they go to bed, there is definitely an order to it all, so if one goes in too early, they often come out again, wait, then go right back in, like they are waiting for somebody to figure out where they want to hang, and then they can get their spot. So I am thinking about how this would work. I could make or buy additional roosting space to be able to offer her to use for a long time, or maybe use forever if she needs it. I have to research this and get your all's suggestions.

 

[BY Bob]

@BY Bob As the frog says (Concerning your coop article) "Read it, Read it!

Thank you. You are very kind.

 

[BY Bob]

Nobody

Nobody from the family that took part of Queenie's flock has contacted me yet; I'm assuming they got my numbers from the lady I contacted who promised she would pass them on....anyway, no word. I'm thinking they don't want any more....I did tell the lady I'd bring this hen to the family & I was interested in reuniting her with at least part of her flock...maybe they don't care about Queenie's happiness....or they are flakes about it all....or don't have room. So I haven't had the chance to ask for one of their new hens back either. You are asking about any others in that flock, correct? I would give any additions the same quarantine, yes.

I have the Omlet Cube which really sleeps 4-5 large birds. I am thinking even integrating Queenie as a lone 5th will be tricky because of the small roosting space, though there is an integrated nestbox there next to the roosting area, with a removable divider with a sliding doorway. The divider could be removed (or left in, as need be). She may need to be able to get away from a certain amount of pecking, even after a long integration process. Even the Buckeyes do a bit of shuffling around as they go to bed, there is definitely an order to it all, so if one goes in too early, they often come out again, wait, then go right back in, like they are waiting for somebody to figure out where they want to hang, and then they can get their spot. So I am thinking about how this would work. I could make or buy additional roosting space to be able to offer her to use for a long time, or maybe use forever if she needs it. I have to research this and get your all's suggestions.

If you are going to try and keep her, I will gladly share how I have done it. It can be done.

 

[micstrachan]

Tax

Diana, seconds before trying to take a good-sized chunk out of my hand for not serving the left-over rice fast enough...
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Maggie single mindedly focused on the imminent rice dish...
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Rebate request
Requesting a tax rebate in the form of group reassurance. Maggie's new 'grey do' is just pin feathers as she finishes out her molt. Right? I am 90% sure, and will try and look closely when she roosts tonight, but she always buries her head when she sleeps which feels like a smart move to keep warm so I don't really like to disturb her, and during the day she doesn't keep still. I am reluctant to grab her because she has some other patches still molting and I worry I will hurt her.

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I’m sure this has already been answered, but yes... definitely just molt-head. LOL.