Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[MaryJanet]

That is very Aurora-like. Last summer I started using a late evening snack to distract Aurora while the others roosted. It is one of the reasons Phyllis roosts so early. She wants to beat Aurora to the door. Sydney and Sansa had the worst time trying to get in and roost.

So I started with late evening meal worms or other treats. This kept Aurora busy while the others ate and then went to bed. Aurora always stays until the last bite is eaten. Now if I do not provide late evening snacks, Aurora waits on the deck and will then top of on the chicken feed which I now keep on the deck. This has the effect of her going to bed last and has her on the other side of the yard while the others go in.

Awesome chicken wrangling skills!

 

[MaryJanet]

Perched

As I have been transporting the little ladies in and out of the house every day they have decided they prefer to perch for the ride rather than be held. By letting them do this I am taking the risk that they might take off flying but they seem very comfortable and excited to get to their outside run.

Cuuuute chicks!! Look at them being all sensible.

 

[MaryJanet]

I'm so stressed.

I've decided too adopt instead of using the hatching method. The form took forever too fill in and after all that they haven't sent me the address to pick up from.

I have to sort out transport and only have a few days too organised it all because they are only doing this on one day

That's how they do rescue hens here too. One day to clear out the hens no longer needed by the farmer.

Why don't they do it on a rolling basis? I guess it must be cheaper to reduce the numbers of old hens in one day. Not from the hens' perspectives though.

 

[BY Bob]

In all honesty, Minnie fought me harder than the others have and my hands started trembling. I had to release her, take a deep breath, get my bearings and start over. More than once.

Good to know you are not perfect.

 

[MaryJanet]

These poor girls have only ever been fed mash

Mash is a very healthy food for chickens. It's not fun, but it is healthy.

 

[BY Bob]

Ahhh, Does that mean you are serving tequila?

Bloody Mary mix, Tonic, Orange Juice............nope it feels like vodka connects them all better.

 

[RoyalChick]

They need to keep up with it better. I had to lecture my girls about one part of my yard they had not kept up with.

It should be part of your union negotiations.

 

[MaryJanet]

Yes, the old chickens coop is having an extension added tomorrow my neighbour who let me know that these adoptions are going ahead on one day only, her husband is going too fix up/extend this old coop and add wire underneath. I'll be out all day because I want them to have garden time.

Worried about any fleas, but they have had their vaccines and they have been wormed..

I am trying to think what I can put them in for carrying I had one good size box. But want them separated for the car journey, which I have arranged.

Due too the works in my home I can't find the cat carrier. So excited and everything is up in the air in my head. I do not have a clue how big they are the lady told me they are 18 months and larger than bantams.

Wow!! That's younger than I expected

 

[MaryJanet]

I do hope they will get accustomed quickly. If my girls except wild birds and mice there stands a chance.

Anyone here that's adopted please will you share your experiences.

At my house, one hen showed up in need of a home, Sandy. She stayed at the bottom of the pecking order until the pullets arrived and then she blossomed as a mean aunty who kept the little ones in line. Unfortunately she died not long after from a persistent uterine infection.

 

[MaryJanet]

Hi Everyone,

I'm only getting started on this thread (on page 143 of over 6000 - soooo much reading left.) I loved the stories and the pic. of all the beautiful ladies!

Here's a 'blast from the past': I make my chickens treats, too - but each time I clean out their feeders, I save the powder at the bottom that they won't eat...and when I make a treat such as @WhoDatChick, I mix in the powdered feed, too. Makes it a bit healthier, AND reduces waste

Well, I can pretend it makes it healthier....kind of like extra tomato sauce on a pizza makes it healthier

Hi from me in Australia I use up the powdery crumbs too