Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

Another Snowy Day

Today started out cold and cloudy. More snow was on its way. I took some fresh hot water out to the ladies for in their run. Phyllis decided she was done being cooped up and ran between my legs when I opened the door. She stopped right outside the door an started snacking on the snow. I figured no harm. It was going to snow soon and she would head back in as soon as it did. I don't like only 1 entry/exit to the complex so I opened the side door and Sydney was out as well. While Phyllis ate some snow around the doors, Sydney was of to the deck where she knew snacks were waiting for her.

While there, Sydney enjoyed some ice along with her snacks.

She then demonstrated for everyone else that the pool cover will not melt your feet

After Sydney and Phyllis has completed their little journeys, the snow arrived. Inspired by @RoyalChick I went ahead and captured a slow motion snow for your pleasure.

I think the expression I captured here on Aurora's face as the snow came down, says it all.

 

[BY Bob]

Who emptied their freshly filled feeder, surely not these guys. They were framed!
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Karen is still living up to her name. I should refill the feeder at once!
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Fuzzy butts. They are lucky they are so cute.
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I'm sure the cat reached through the bars and flung it all out.

 

[fuentemoon]

Happy Birthday ladies! I hope you get some cake!

No cake, just fresh mango slices that's their favorite treat. Even shy Brenna stepped up to take them from me. Sadly I didn't get pics since I was holding sticky mango!

 

[MaryJanet]

Another Snowy Day

Today started out cold and cloudy. More snow was on its way. I took some fresh hot water out to the ladies for in their run. Phyllis decided she was done being cooped up and ran between my legs when I opened the door. She stopped right outside the door an started snacking on the snow. I figured no harm. It was going to snow soon and she would head back in as soon as it did. I don't like only 1 entry/exit to the complex so I opened the side door and Sydney was out as well. While Phyllis ate some snow around the doors, Sydney was of to the deck where she knew snacks were waiting for her.

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While there, Sydney enjoyed some ice along with her snacks.

She then demonstrated for everyone else that the pool cover will not melt your feet

After Sydney and Phyllis has completed their little journeys, the snow arrived. Inspired by @RoyalChick I went ahead and captured a slow motion snow for your pleasure.

I think the expression I captured here on Aurora's face as the snow came down, says it all.

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It's a rather warm day here and watching the snow falling slowly was a delight.

 

[micstrachan]

Fresh from the yard... MugShot Monday Offerings from Sammy, my Bully Girl, and I haven’t named this brown and white girl yetView attachment 2522682View attachment 2522678View attachment 2522674View attachment 2522679View attachment 2522681

Oh my frick! So cute!

 

[micstrachan]

Has anyone heard from Shad?

 

[fuentemoon]

It's been awhile...

 

[micstrachan]

A little mug. View attachment 2522741

Precious!

 

[BY Bob]

No cake, just fresh mango slices that's their favorite treat. Even shy Brenna stepped up to take them from me. Sadly I didn't get pics since I was holding sticky mango!

I'm glad they got their favorite! You should on your birthday.

 

[micstrachan]

I will not bring them in. They have survived much colder with no ill effects. Whether the Vaseline works or not Daisy, the greatest hen ever, survived more than -10°F (-23°C) outside with no comb frostbite. Her comb was huge. She hated the Vaseline but no comb damage.

As far as bringing them in, the temperature delta is more worrisome to me. Eventually you have to take them back out and it will be a dramatic shift to really cold. I am more wortied about the effect that will have on them. Rapid changes of 20°F or more are said to be hard on them

The Queen's Comb. Daisy actually won a best comb contest on BYC once.
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She’s so cute with her fabulous comb! Am I seeing this right? I never noticed a slightly twisted beak on Daisy before? Endearing!