Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

It's incredible how quickly these little ones have grown

They grow so very fast. I'm really trying to enjoy this time with them.

 

[BY Bob]

Phyllis Myth Debunker

If anyone has ever told you that molting hens don't lay eggs,do not believe them. Phyllis in the midst of her molt just laid an egg this morning.

I took it to show the new ladies. They were unimpressed.

My laying molter.

 

[LaFemmeKatia]

Every time I see her, I think "hey! That's Cheetah, my cockerel!" Then recognize the comb. Oh, Campine not Hamburg. Makes me suspect the gold Hamburg was developed from the silver crossed with Campines.

Someone’s been messing in the nest. Hahaha!

 

[ChicoryBlue]

Phyllis Meets the Chicks

Phyllis was up when I took the chicks out yesterday and she got to meet them. She ran right over to see them. However Sydney has taken control of the area around them and ran Phyllis off.

This is really Sydney's show. As the video goes on you can hear her talking to the chicks and it appears she is showing them things to eat.

Amazing.

I feel bad for Phyllis! I wonder how she would have been if she had had alone time with them. Will she ever get a chance to show that, now that Sidney is in control? Would Sidney have taken control eventually, no matter?

 

[ChicoryBlue]

Alone Time

Phyllis did get some alone time with the Chicks without Sydney chasing her.

SHRA! She appears much more eager than Sidney to get in there with the chicks - do you think eager in a good way, or not?

 

[ChicoryBlue]

They are growing so fast. They really only use heat at night right now. It's really surprising.

That was my experience with the Roadrunners. I looked back and I had put them outside at a couple of weeks of age with temperatures down in the 50s at night.
They spent their days actively running around and only slept under the plate.
Interestingly they slept under it for a long time. I think it was a comfort thing because they slept there even after I unplugged it.

The heat plate would be useful as a good hiding place in any test with the older chickens. I wouldn't do any test in that box run unless you can take the top off or make it so there's immediate access for you everywhere.

 

[BY Bob]

I feel bad for Phyllis! I wonder how she would have been if she had had alone time with them. Will she ever get a chance to show that, now that Sidney is in control? Would Sidney have taken control eventually, no matter?

Phyllis got time with them last night. I will post video tonight.

 

[ChicoryBlue]

I hope it's not too annoying.

The Buckeyes then and now are talkative. I never tired of it! It looks a bit like Sylvie is a little cold, or probably always needs the comfort of Legerthas touch. A big difference in agility and apparent development between these two right now! Love them both

 

[featherhead007]

The chooks decided to help me mow the lawn today:

 

[featherhead007]

I'm saying nothing at all

That’ll be a first!