Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[RebeccaBoyd]

I'll post my fluffy butt shots in a minute, but first I want to post this one. We all know I have several lap chickens and I love that about my birds. But to me the ultimate sign of trust is when one will stretch out and fall asleep in your lap. Drumstick would do that, but none of the others would ever get that comfortable. Until today that is. Nothing and no one will ever replace Drumstick, but this little boy right here is trying his best to mend my broken heart. A silkie of all things. Never again will I think of them as weird or aliens.

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

Now for fluffy butts. Daisy is going to be upset with me tomorrow, her butt is dirty and in need of a good washing.

 

[saxgoddess25]

Fuzzy baby butts! <3

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

I'll post my fluffy butt shots in a minute, but first I want to post this one. We all know I have several lap chickens and I love that about my birds. But to me the ultimate sign of trust is when one will stretch out and fall asleep in your lap. Drumstick would do that, but none of the others would ever get that comfortable. Until today that is. Nothing and no one will ever replace Drumstick, but this little boy right here is trying his best to mend my broken heart. A silkie of all things. Never again will I think of them as weird or aliens.
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That is sooo sweet.

Perhaps he can tell you need the hugs.

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

I wasn't at my computer yesterday but I figured BYBob would appreciate a Fluffy Butt for Friday even if it was a bit late.

Edwina with Deana in the background.

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

I've been a bit concerned about Deana for a few weeks now.
She hasn't laid an egg since October last year (thank goodness, they were way too big) but lately she has been acting like she wants to. Squatting for me, spending time in the nesting boxes throwing straw over her shoulder, that sort of thing.

Today I squirted a bit of personal lubricant up her cloaca in case something needed help coming out. While giving her treats afterwards I noticed that her comb seemed a bit "rough" for want of a better word. The texture puts me in mind of a magnet covered with iron filings. It is usually more the texture of a rubber glove.

Has anyone noticed a comb with this texture before? Does it signify a problem I should be looking into?.

Don't worry, that's not lipstick, it's yogurt on the end of her beak.

 

[Marie2020]

@Shadrach

I have just found a hatching problem here in BYC . I hope you won't mind I suggested they seek out any knowledge you may have to share.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...oders-while-chicks-are-hatching-help.1490268/

 

[Marie2020]

Now for fluffy butts. Daisy is going to be upset with me tomorrow, her butt is dirty and in need of a good washing.
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They are all so sweet

 

[Marie2020]

Good morning fluffy butts

 

[featherhead007]

Chicken tax