Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[MaryJanet]

I don’t think she would stand for that and she has big claws for a small cat!

No, it would be cruel to bathe a cat. But it looks like she's in the tub all she needs is a cap to keep her ears dry and a scrubby brush for her back.

 

[RoyalChick]

No, it would be cruel to bathe a cat. But it looks like she's in the tub all she needs is a cap to keep her ears dry and a scrubby brush for her back.

And a rubber duck.

 

[MaryJanet]

And a rubber duck.

Yeh!

 

[Scrambles83]

Will you share? Only if you want to. But I found your last one very moving so would love to read the new one even if it is very different.

Once I’ve had time to sit down and edit it I’ll post it, sure

 

[MaryJanet]

Once I’ve had time to sit down and edit it I’ll post it, sure

Looking forward to it!

 

[BY Bob]

Most ducks go about 28 days Muscovy's are about 35 days. Ducks tend to be slow moving and can really try one's patience.

Thanks Bob. I appreciate the knowledge. No one here knew.

 

[BY Bob]

Oh good grief I am not sure my nerves can handle 35 days of this.
I was out first thing to check she survived the night.
One less worry is that it is ok if there is nothing for her to eat - Mallards don't usually eat when they are sitting on a nest apparently. They store up fat in advance.
But of course after learning that I then worried about the babies and what they will eat if they get to hatch.
I know, they probably won't hatch, and if they do they will probably be gobbled up by the fox.
I have to stop worrying about them all!

If you are not going to protect them, you need to try and create a protective barrier mentally. Nature can be cruel but it is also possible the ducks know what they are doing. Either way it will take the course it should.

 

[BY Bob]

I need to learn how to microwave bacon. I’m not going near a frying pan with hot bacon grease bubbling up in it!
chick tax:
View attachment 2656829

Bake it. Baked bacon is very good. Way better than microwave bacon.

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay the bacon slices on the baking sheet. Cook the bacon for 18-20 minutes or until it's as crispy as you'd like. Remove the bacon from the oven and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

 

[BY Bob]

neighbor has a white chicken that visits my yard on occasion. Just saying. View attachment 2657316

Very pretty. Could be a California white.

 

[featherhead007]

Did I ever mention how much I love my buddy Jaffar? A stray cat got in the yard, and went after one of the younger chickens. He ran that stray off so fast (I didn’t know he could be so aggressive) I have never seen him chase anything that fast! Wonderful job Jaffar!!