Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[featherhead007]

I prefer my locks to be bird free 100% of the time

That does make sense!

 

[featherhead007]

That does make sense!

Kinda sounds like a shampoo commercial. “Soft, silky hair. Guaranteed bird free”

 

[Lady Red]

It has been hot here for several days in a row.

Some of my girls don't want to got to bed (in the coop) on these nights. They perch on top of the run attached to the coop.

I have been picking them up and putting in the run. They then meander into the coop.

I've been leaving the coop door open so they can roost in the run if they.choose. It is secure with 3 latches on the door and a cement base buried to discourage digging. I feel this is not an unsafe option to allow them.

I am not going to let them sleep outside of the coop/run. But I am wondering if the heat is impacting their willingness to go to bed.

 

[Lady Red]

Kinda sounds like a shampoo commercial. “Soft, silky hair. Guaranteed bird free”

I also prefer my back to be in one piece, but no such luck today.

 

[Lady Red]

Clever, Adaptable, Phyllis

We all saw Phyllis issues trying to lay her egg in the prime nest. Phyllis has always preferred to lay her eggs in the yard. Well I caught her coming out of this old planter which we have on the deck. Yes, that is an old cookie sheet that somehow found its way over the end of the planter.

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What did I find when I looked inside?

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I removed the eggs and placed a white ceramic one in their place. If she is clever enough to find this spot and gain herself some peace while laying, who am I to take it away from her. As long as I know to check there for her eggs.

I love that Phyllis!

 

[featherhead007]

I love that Phyllis!

She’s Phyllis. She’s not normal!

 

[featherhead007]

It has been hot here for several days in a row.

Some of my girls don't want to got to bed (in the coop) on these nights. They perch on top of the run attached to the coop.

I have been picking them up and putting in the run. They then meander into the coop.

I've been leaving the coop door open so they can roost in the run if they.choose. It is secure with 3 latches on the door and a cement base buried to discourage digging. I feel this is not an unsafe option to allow them.

I am not going to let them sleep outside of the coop/run. But I am wondering if the heat is impacting their willingness to go to bed.

This heat we have here, impacts my chickens (and me) for sure.

 

[BY Bob]

You need a certificate of mischief making!

It is a sure talent of mine.

 

[ChicoryBlue]

I do it when they are on the roost at night. They pick their foot up and step backwards. It's the easiest way to get them off. They step right into my other hand. Tap one leg then the other. I've used it with Phyllis a lot. Mal too.

They are standing on the roost though when you do this, right? Not crouched down on it....This must be what @Shadrach described in getting his chickens out of trees using a T-pole.

 

[ChicoryBlue]

Clever, Adaptable, Phyllis

We all saw Phyllis issues trying to lay her egg in the prime nest. Phyllis has always preferred to lay her eggs in the yard. Well I caught her coming out of this old planter which we have on the deck. Yes, that is an old cookie sheet that somehow found its way over the end of the planter.

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What did I find when I looked inside?

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I removed the eggs and placed a white ceramic one in their place. If she is clever enough to find this spot and gain herself some peace while laying, who am I to take it away from her. As long as I know to check there for her eggs.

Phyllis has determination and gumption, and finds her own way. Very cool. She can chicken with the best of 'em!