Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

Is she going to start modeling those matching mother and daughter outfits soon?

Very soon. Very soon.

 

[drstratton]

The Time for Construction has Come

With Phyllis' chicks due to ship on Monday, it is time to begin coop construction. I need the coop (for which I still need a name) to be ready for either the chicks to grow in or for Phyllis to raise them in. Either way it has to be ready come Monday.

Pricing lumber is a sobering thing these days. With a 4x8 sheet of plywood going for about $40, this coop build is going to be WAY more expensive than the big coop. I started thinking of what I could recycle to create lumber and help lower the cost.

In my office for years has been an old entertainment center. I was able to disassemble it completely and come up with several good sized pieces of plywood not to mention some crown molding! Especially nice is the glass door which I will turn sideways and use as the primary entrance into the coop!
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Now I need to calculate the remanded of the lumber I need and head to the store.

Construction will begin tomorrow.

Wow, great idea Bob! I thought lumber prices were starting to go down, that's such a crazy price for a sheet of plywood. I'm glad you found a way to keep your costs down! Can't wait to see the finished product. I sure hope Phyllis falls in love with your new babies!

 

[featherhead007]

“I’m sorry that I put my nice chicken daddy to so much trouble, but me and my sister, are free spirited and like to make our own decisions!”
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The Redheads!

 

[BY Bob]

I've got it!

The Cluckle Hut
at Fluffy Butt Acres​

 

[drstratton]

It is warm but overcast today, makes such a difference. Officially it is 96, but my thermometer reads 86.
Broody Alinta getting some air
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A fluffy Rosie
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"You go your way, I'll go mine"
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Brenna says this is a nice shady spot for a rest
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What a nice yard for them!

 

[BY Bob]

The Redheads!View attachment 2780457

So adorable and sweet. How could you ever let them go?

 

[drstratton]

I've got it!

The Cluckle Hut
at Fluffy Butt Acres​

I love it!

 

[drstratton]

Nyssa caught a frog!!!

Then Tegan had a crack at it. Poor froggie!

I love how they chase each other around to steal whatever treasure the other has...

 

[RoyalChick]

I'm liking these idea. I was about to call the new coop "The Clubhouse at Fluffy Butt Acres" but may the "Chuckle Hut" or something like that makes better sense.

Chuckle Hut

 

[RoyalChick]

gorgeous kitty. Those eyes.

Realize I should have posted @Ribh.