Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

I figured that would fool no one.

A hawk just screed over my house. Headed out.

The chooks were aware. All is good.

 

[featherhead007]

It is nice to see them all together.

Except the two leghorns weren't in that picture, nor the two orphan babies.

 

[RoyalChick]

Hi guys. I would like your thoughts on Miss Ruby. I don’t want to keep cluttering up Bob’s thread, and would like as much advice as possible. If you’d like to weigh in, please check this out. Thanks!

Spoiler: Miss Ruby

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/advice-please-free-ranging-a-sick-hen.1472620/

I meant for the spoiler to take you directly to another thread, but I’m not sure if we have that option.

I can't believe she is at death's door if she is catching mice.

 

[RoyalChick]

A tractor is a great idea. I “chickened out” and put her back in before I left. At least she got in a dust bath. Her crop felt empty, but I did see her actually eating things off the ground. Maybe I could give her an hour each morning before work, plus the three hours in the evening. Maybe she’ll get hungry enough to eat feed. She feels like she weighs half what she used to. I haven‘t weighed her, but she thpically weighs around seven pounds when bloated. The vet drained off over a full pound of fluid, plus she dripped more, sl I don’t know her actual weight before she started losing muscle.

I think that is what I would do too - an hour in the morning and a few hours at end of day but put her in while you are out.
Probably a silly question but could you work from home one day?
I know this is hard but I don't think you should write her off yet (I mean the mouse!) and maybe you could even dig up some dirt from the yard and put it in with her so she can pick over it and find worms and stuff - whatever she finds when out and about.
This is exactly the dilemma I faced with Maggie - she just wouldn't eat anything unless it was alive and so I was going around finding worms and bugs for her!

 

[BY Bob]

Except the two leghorns weren't in that picture, nor the two orphan babies.

That's true but this feels like the first picture of more than just select groups. How is Jaffar doing with the new Barred Rocks?

 

[BY Bob]

I can't believe she is at death's door if she is catching mice.

I would have to agree with that. Takes a lot of spunk to catch a mouse.

 

[featherhead007]

That's true but this feels like the first picture of more than just select groups. How is Jaffar doing with the new Barred Rocks?

Actually he’s accepting them and even tidbitting for them all too. But wow is it hot here this week. 99f right now, but getting hotter.
I’m very glad, that the birds are under the porch, because some idiot backed his trailer into my back fence and dislodged a pole, and broke a few chain link mounts. I covered it up with plywood, and will repair it early tomorrow morning.
(never drink and drive, especially when pulling a trailer)

 

[BY Bob]

Actually he’s accepting them and even tidbitting for them all too. But wow is it hot here this week. 99f right now, but getting hotter.
I’m very glad, that the birds are under the porch, because some idiot backed his trailer into my back fence and dislodged a pole, and broke a few chain link mounts. I covered it up with plywood, and will repair it early tomorrow morning.
(never drink and drive, especially when pulling a trailer)

I'm glad he didn't kill anyone.

 

[BY Bob]

Why Would You Eat That!

I caught Lilly and then Sansa eating the little plastic plant stakes that tell you what plants you have planted. Why would they do that. Watch close in the video and you can see Sansa with a piece she has snapped off in her beak!

Check out this shot after I pulled it out of the planter. She was still after it! You can see where she had snapped the top off previously.

What are they missing in their diet?! I find this disturbing. Could they taste good somehow?!

 

[Scrambles83]

Finally!! Blue Eggs at Fluffy Butt Acres!

It is so exciting! A long term member of my backyard has provided me with blue eggs! Check them out.

Spoiler: Blue Eggs

Here are the eggs.
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They are in the large butterfly bush.
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They belong to my good friends the Catbirds. They have never nested in my yard before.

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Finally!! Blue Eggs at Fluffy Butt Acres!

It is so exciting! A long term member of my backyard has provided me with blue eggs! Check them out.

Spoiler: Blue Eggs

Here are the eggs.
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They are in the large butterfly bush.
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They belong to my good friends the Catbirds. They have never nested in my yard before.

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So vibrant!!