Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

She says

Di somebuddy says hi t mes? Wus t unky bobs? Hi unky bobs! Tells fillus me lyks hur hairy do plz.

Hey Peggy, Phyllis says she likes your hair do as well. She's going to look you up on beakbook tomorrow around lunchtime. You should try and "borrow" a computer or phone.

 

[Lady Red]

Does anyone have a chick on their lap at this moment? I do. Say hi to my friends Coco. “Peep Peep “ we are watching Animal Planet reruns.View attachment 2612242

No fine feathery friend on my lap, but a spoiled rescue dog on my legs

 

[BY Bob]

She's getting the hang of it, she says

Hi arnty mish! Says t butters me likey her big feets plz!

These are killer.

 

[BY Bob]

Can't you shoot them like stray dogs?

Shad, maybe a little close to line. Says BY Bob as I try not to laugh.

 

[RoyalChick]

Time to Fire Up the Way-Back Machine

It has been a while since we have made a trip back and visited some old friends. Let's take a trip back in time for some April Memories!

Mr. Peabody, let's set the way-back machine for April of 2019.

Back then, Aurora and Maleficent had only been with us a month but they had settled right in. I could tell already that Mal was special. When she wasn't mugging for the camera with her sister.....
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.........she was getting caught between the run and the outer fence!

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How about we go a little further back. Mr. Peabody, set the way-back machine for April of 2016.

This will be brief stop but there is one photo from this time that I just have to share. Here is the Fluffy Butt Acres brain trust planning their next move for the day.
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Let's jump forward a little bit. Mr Peabody, let's set the way-back machine for April of last year, 2020.

They say April showers bring May flowers. Luckily they were right and this ratty looking group really blossomed when May arrived.

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And of course, Poor Phyllis.
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Let's see if we can find some better weather Mr. Peabody. How about April of 2018? Let's set the way-back machine for then.

OOPS! I forgot what a month that was! First it started with this!
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On top of that, Daisy, the greatest hen ever, was nearing the end. She never stopped fighting. This photo would be one of the last times she was able to sprint accross the yard.

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She had started going to bed early and had stopped roosting. This photo was taken at 7:15 pm as I went to clean the coop. Daisy was already in bed. She would make it into May but no further.

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Let's try and remember happier times. Mr. Peabody, please set the way-back machine for 1 year prior to this, April 2017.

Here is Daisy in all her glory trying to mooch some potato chips from Mrs. BY Bob. She was the queen of squeezing food from humans!

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That's better. Now for one last trip. I warned you Mr. Peabody, did you oil all the gears, lubricate all the levers, and upgrade the processors and RAM like I asked?

OK, Good!

We are going back further than we ever have before. All the way back to BC. You know, the days "Before Chickens"!

Set the way-back machine for 5 BC (2008).

chumma chumma chumma, hufft hufft, falump, chumma chumma chumma, hufft hufft, falump, chumma chumma chumma, hufft hufft, falump

I thought everyone could appreciate the back yard 6 years after the pool was put in and long before the feathered friends entered out lives. Check out this photo from April of 2008.
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Look how small the trees were. There were no grape vines. Frankly, hawks would have enjoyed dining on chickens in this environment.

Well Mr. Peabody, do you think think the way-back machine will be able to bring us home?

I guess we have no choice really. Set the way-back machine for April 2021.

chumma chumma chumma, hufft hufft, falump, chumma chumma chumma, hufft hufft, falump, screeee, chumma chumma chumma, hufft hufft, crunch, crunch, falump, screeee, chumma, glorp, chumma, crunch, chumma, hufft, screeeeeeee, hufft, falump, ssssssssss

Whoa! That was rough! Are we all the way back?

Looks like. Check out the backyard now!
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I think we are going to have to do some work on the way-back machine before we are ready for another trip. I hope everyone has enjoyed this one.

That was a wonderful trip - and see how chickens improve the look of your yard!

 

[BY Bob]

I did enjoy it! Nice story telling with great pics too.
Daisy had a magnificent comb, didn't she?
One day in the future, I'll have chicken stories to tell (they are my first bunch and only 11 weeks old)...and maybe more importantly I'll work from my laptop vs the phone...not easy to get a bunch of sentences out tapping away with two thumbs

Your magnolia tree is stunning. I have one too...but a single flower white bloom. It is deliciously fragrant!

I love your tree. It's very beautiful.

I can't wait to here your stories. They will be hear soon. Don't wish away their chick time. It is horribly short.

Daisy's comb was magnificent. I loved it. It was so jaunty.

 

[Lady Red]

I always wanted to get my pilot license! Have a fun day!

Ha...years ago I got lessons for DH as a gift certificate so he could start up. He always wanted to get his license and I knew he wouldn't do it for himself.
At purchase, I asked how long before they expire... 7 years. Jokingly I said, pretty sure we can get him in by then.

Guess what expired 3 years ago...unused.

So now we just have a lot to tease him about!

 

[Lady Red]

Good morning RC! The first one is made of galvanized metal siding/roofing with wood uprights, we have 4 of these! The second one, my strawberry bed is the same metal with galvanized pipe uprights (I bought the pipe at an auction and got a pallet full at a great price) and a Redwood top, this one will probably last longer than the first one, but the first one's will last a long time too! If you would like more details, message me & I will be happy show some more on how we built them.
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Chicken Tax!
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So professional looking! I love it!

 

[Lady Red]

Chicken Situation Falling Apart
So Creamsicle is looking pretty cockrel... Roosters are illegal here. I can't return Cream to my producer because he will 100% eat my child. If the time comes I don't want to sell to someone who will eat. Today I'm thinking of asking for another bird. But it still will be difficult because Cinna and Cream are so close. So this is my current mental natural disaster.

Fingers crossed that you're wrong! Hate to wish that on you, but maybe Creamsicle is just HER own growth pattern??
We thought Piscia was a boy, but she just grew faster than the others and now is the same size as her slower growing sisters.
Also, my two grey babies (EE) grew at vastly different rates.
I know I'm new to chickens, but hope springs eternal!

 

[WhoDatChick]

Mugs Monday.... babies!
Minnie

Daisy... TSGHE

Betty

Wilma