Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Marie2020]

Shad had to return to the UK. He didn't want a fuss made. Hopefully he'll continue to pop in from time to time offering his wisdom & advice.

Perfect

I was wondering too. I thought I had upset him with my feathered jokes.

 

[Marie2020]

The Boy wanted to say Hi to all the peeps! View attachment 2652830

What a stunningly beautiful boy. How old is he?

 

[Marie2020]

It's been a full on day here. There's been so much that had to be done, my plants were in need of being rescued and I am far from being a good gardener but with the help of a dear friend we managed to save most of them, though a few surviving remains to be seen.

So good night my friends. I hope to see you tomorrow.

 

[RoyalChick]

Hi Everyone. It's been a while since I posted here, but I've been following along silently & have kept up to date. April was a tough month for me. I had experienced dealing with a sick rooster for the first time. It was a rollercoaster ride of emotions - some days I thought he was getting better and other days he got worse. It seemed like the medication prescribed helped him some, but I caught it too late and my sweet Roo passed away on April 27th. I think he knew his time was coming to an end. Roo was a very sweet rooster, but he wasn't the type who enjoyed being pet or handled, but on my last day with him, he stayed by my side and let me pet him. I think that was his way of saying goodbye to me It's been over a week and the pain is still very fresh.

I know I don't comment often, but I always try to "like" everyone's posts here. I wanted to let you all know that this reading thread has helped me get through the rough times when I was feeling down about Roo. I enjoy reading about peoples flocks and seeing photos of everyone chickens

My sweet Roo
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So sorry. Gorgeous Roo.

 

[MaryJanet]

Way-Back Machine?

Mr. Peabody us the way-back machine ready for another trip yet?

Really?

How bad is it?

Is it the number of jumps or how far back?

What about a short trip to just test it out? Just one jump. Would that be safe?

How much risk?

That feels pretty safe to me. Just be sure to bring tools and supplies in case we need a repair.

OK, I say we test it. How about 5 years ago?

Mr Peabody, set the way-back machine for May 6, 2016.

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

Well that wasn't so bad. What is happening on this day?

I poured rain all day and the ladies were out in it. Then the temperature was supposed to drop close to freezing that night. I could not let soaking at hens out in that temperature. So I brought them in and dried them off.

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My 17 lb cat, Dr. Zoidberg, was interested in Daisy, the greatest hen ever. He got too close for Daisy's liking and she let him know it by pecking him between the eyes. It was like a hammer hitting a coconut. Dr. Z never came close to the chickens again.

Dr. Zoidberg.
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Dr. Z's pain did not stop Davis from checking things out. He and Patsy had this moment. Patsy was definitely more tolerant than Daisy was. No pecking was involved.
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What was that?

We've been here to long?

Sorry everyone, time to go back. Take us home Mr. Peabody.

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Whew, we are back successfully. Thanks Mr. Peabody. Keep working on the way-back. We may want to take a longer trip next time.

Poor Dr Z!

And what a hardship having to snuggle dry all your hens.

 

[LaFemmeKatia]

Photo Essay

I have been putting this one together for @Shadrach and the other Lilly fans. Here she is in her glory. This is an early morning photo session and I think she is just lovely in the early morning sun.

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She is very photogenic!

 

[micstrachan]

Lovely
Is Lexie a border collie mix? So ball oriented, love it. Beautiful pup

Thank you! She was sold (more of a rescue situation) as a border collie, but she isn’t papered. Probably a little something else in the mix. Dad looked full border collie. Mom looked like a short haired border collie, but maternal grandma looked just slightly different, like another breed might be mixed in. Not sure what. No barrel chest, so not thinking cattle dog. Ideas on what else she might have?

 

[LaFemmeKatia]

All I've been able to surmise is that Shad is or was moving. I think out of Spain, to the UK somewhere. Unable to bring his chickens with him. When, why, or where to exactly, I don't know. There've been comments here and there on getting Shad's thoughts "while we still have you" and on his doing a lot of packing.

I did not know this!!!

 

[LaFemmeKatia]

Partridge colored roosters, look pretty good in the sunlight too, just saying.View attachment 2653515

I think the word “splendid” applies here!

 

[micstrachan]

Drug development contract services
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Nice! I was in biotech before taking time off as a mom of two little ones. Now I’m a glorified secretary (executive assistant to Superintendent and board).