Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Aussie-Chookmum]

Oh that makes total sense. The other places she has them are under her wings - sort of in her armpits. Should I help her?

It's tempting isn't it? But I don't think you should. Besides, how would you catch her and get her to hold still?

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

I loved the article. The pictures and the plan really helped.
Just warning you that now I can imagine expansion opportunities so you could add a couple of Legbars - after all you are hoping to shake up flock dynamics!

You are so eeevil RC!

 

[RoyalChick]

You are so eeevil RC!

I prefer wicked to evil - I strive for a good outcome, but am shameless in my tactics.

 

[LozzyR]

It's rather long. I tried be very detailed. Maybe too much.

Great article! And loved all the pics! Just couldn’t see the PDFs on the app though, might try a browser.

 

[Louwin]

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.

I have the omelet cube too and I love it. I have 4 chickens in it and was thinking of getting 2 more but have decided not to because of the roosting space. I think it would have held 6 comfortably if they grew up together but have decided the integration would be too stressful for all involved due to the limited space once the cube door is closed for the night. One day I would love to build a big coop but that won’t work in our current house. I hope you can figure out the best option. Would love to hear how it goes if you decide to integrate.

 

[BY Bob]

Details are good. It will help my man visualize what I'm on about with our coop!

I hope it does. I wrote it to give others ideas. That's why I tried to include so much of WHY I made certain decisions.

 

[BY Bob]

Oh that makes total sense. The other places she has them are under her wings - sort of in her armpits. Should I help her?

I don't. I leave it to them. They get the job done on their own.

 

[BY Bob]

Before anyone starts, she means flip flops for the Americans.

Now that took my mind to the other "thong". I had not gone their on my own.

 

[BY Bob]

I loved the article. The pictures and the plan really helped.
Just warning you that now I can imagine expansion opportunities so you could add a couple of Legbars - after all you are hoping to shake up flock dynamics!

O you enabler.

 

[BY Bob]

I prefer wicked to evil - I strive for a good outcome, but am shameless in my tactics.

Yes, wicked is the perfect descriptor.