Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Lady Red]

That was my first so I don't know how others will turn out, but I'm on a roll so if you pm me some photos I'll see what I can do and we can haggle.

I would need at least 3 photos of each chook, front back and side to get a reasonable likeness I think. Luckily BYBob has us taking Fluffy Butt Friday pics regularly!

Oh how cool! Might have to take you up on that!

 

[BY Bob]

Goodness, it’s 8:00pm and look who is still right beside me! (Roxy)

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Isn't it great that it is still light out at 8 pm? I love it it.

 

[BY Bob]

I'm so glad that you are getting support.

If you need any ideas for hobbies I have heaps I can share with you.

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You are getting very good at chickens!

 

[BY Bob]

Beautiful Azaleas. Do they say which variety they are?
That was such a nice thing to do @CrazyChookChookLady

It's does not say what variety they are.

 

[LaFemmeKatia]

So Bumblebee just crossed a line this morning that I swore if any boy ever crossed they went. I had Butter out letting her dust bath and eat grass. He came up and started doing the rooster dance around us both and then went to grab her. I pushed him back and the snot bit the crap out of me and attempted to flog me. Drumstick saw this happen and was on him in a instant and whipped him, but that is it. When it comes to flogging there is no 2nd chances. I need to reduce numbers anyway since my Blue marans hens will be here the first of July so I'm going to sell him and Lola and Granny as a trio. I may even throw in bread I haven't decided yet. That being said if Bumblebee tries that stunt again it's over and my dad has been bugging me he wants to eat one of the younger rooster's so i'll let him eat him. I have noticed in the last 2 weeks that Bumblebee's behavior has been leaning towards this so i'd started giving the 6 now 10 week old boys close looks. I have 2 in that group that show promise. I'll hang onto those for another month or two before I make my final decision on which one stays.

You can’t keep a nasty rooster. You don’t want to give him a chance to do that again.
He might be happier in his own flock with his own hens. Sometimes it’s a social problem.

 

[LaFemmeKatia]

One more warning. Never show a taco salad to your babies! They attacked me as I tried to eat it. What a mess, chicks and salad everywhere. I have a mess to clean up now (I couldn’t even finish my lunch) little ravenous beasts! (It’s because they are redheads) the box had hamburger in the mix so I don’t blame them too much

Oh man! If only you had that on video!!!
That’s hysterical, I can picture it.

 

[LaFemmeKatia]

I couldn't be more sad. Found out why I've had stomach problems. It's been bad. I have C. diff. Yes, they are finding that animals .. birds...can transmit it. I have a pretty sad immune system. No antibiotics to have caused it. I did this last year. Same time. We tried to figure out what I did the same that caused me to be sick. I hatched! Had this last year but got over it without the help with meds. This year I have to take something and cross fingers it helps. Placing ..all..of my chickens. I don't want to hurt like this again!

That’s awful. I hope you get rid of that quickly!
It is contagious and also you can re-infect yourself so flush the John twice after. Sanitize the seat. And your hands.

 

[ChicoryBlue]

They are called Blue Moon Phlox. Your climate is not much different than mine. They should be fine.

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Thanks, it does say zones 3-8. I'm zone 3 to be safe, zone 4 in protected spots. I'll try it if I can find it!

 

[LaFemmeKatia]

I found out who took BLU. he arrived today at my gate drunk and wanted to fight me. (Big mistake) I cuffed him with zip tie, and he's off to jail. I'm pressing full charges. It won't bring BLU back but cowards do stupid things, especially drunk ones!

Did he admit taking Blu? Did he say why he did it? Was it a personal vendetta against you?
I hope he has to pay big fines. Jail would be nice too, if that can be made to happen.
This is why I hate people sometimes.

 

[LaFemmeKatia]

Thoughtful Gift

I have to say that I have met so many wonderful people on this thread. @CrazyChookChookLady is one of the best. Look what her and Rich sent us in sympathy of Isabel's passing.
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So nice. It’s beautiful. What a lovely gesture.