Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

The Cluckle Hut

Ladies and gentlemen the Cluckle Hut is nearly ready for occupancy.

I went with an existing ramp I had for access. It allows the maximum space in the run.

I finally got the side doors to mesh.

I doubled down on security adding push latches on the inside and clip latches on the outside of the flop door.

The roost might be a little high but I wanted them to have walking space underneath it without banging their heads. If I need to lower I can.

And the water and food dispensers are ready to be filled. I'm going to put in some straw and tomorrow I will move them out.

Still left to do, purchase and install the automated door. Finalize how the main window will be permanently attached. It also needs painted.

 

[Lady Red]

With the cubby you will have to create a nesting box or two, and a roost. However, most prefab roosts are rubbish so you might have to make one there as well. I’d probably go for the coop, but it will be cheaply made and fall apart on you after a while. If the cubby is solid, it might be a better option. Sorry, that probably doesn’t help at all!

Clear as mud
Translation attempt - go for most solid build of the two and anticipate needing to retrofit some roost bars at minimum

 

[featherhead007]

Mugs for Monday!

Ms. Meatbird in front, Boss Lady Alelle being camera shy behind her, and Whip in the back eagerly awaiting her turn to attack the sunflower head.
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The sunflower didn’t stand a chance!

 

[Lady Red]

The Cluckle Hut

Ladies and gentlemen the Cluckle Hut is nearly ready for occupancy.

I went with an existing ramp I had for access. It allows the maximum space in the run.
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I finally got the side doors to mesh.
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I doubled down on security adding push latches on the inside and clip latches on the outside of the flop door.
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The roost might be a little high but I wanted them to have walking space underneath it without banging their heads. If I need to lower I can.

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And the water and food dispensers are ready to be filled. I'm going to put in some straw and tomorrow I will move them out.

Still left to do, purchase and install the automated door. Finalize how the main window will be permanently attached. It also needs painted.

home sweet home!

 

[Blazinga]

The Cluckle Hut

Ladies and gentlemen the Cluckle Hut is nearly ready for occupancy.

I went with an existing ramp I had for access. It allows the maximum space in the run.
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I finally got the side doors to mesh.
View attachment 2855667

I doubled down on security adding push latches on the inside and clip latches on the outside of the flop door.
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The roost might be a little high but I wanted them to have walking space underneath it without banging their heads. If I need to lower I can.

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And the water and food dispensers are ready to be filled. I'm going to put in some straw and tomorrow I will move them out.

Still left to do, purchase and install the automated door. Finalize how the main window will be permanently attached. It also needs painted.

Are you going to paint it peach/Salmon?

 

[LozzyR]

@BY Bob I hope they have a life. They've been tormented lonely, frightened prisoners neglected and abused.

I may be wrong it still may be happening but they are quiet. 8 hope they haven't sent them to dog fights or too other scum breeders

I can't believe there's no word on what's happened so many people have tried to get them help but the animal protections have all let them down, hopefully they have finally acted after all this time. Fingers crossed.

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I have completely lost faith in the large so-called ‘animal welfare’ charities. I now support smaller ones.

 

[featherhead007]

The Cluckle Hut

Ladies and gentlemen the Cluckle Hut is nearly ready for occupancy.

I went with an existing ramp I had for access. It allows the maximum space in the run.
View attachment 2855666

I finally got the side doors to mesh.
View attachment 2855667

I doubled down on security adding push latches on the inside and clip latches on the outside of the flop door.
View attachment 2855672

View attachment 2855670

View attachment 2855671

The roost might be a little high but I wanted them to have walking space underneath it without banging their heads. If I need to lower I can.

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And the water and food dispensers are ready to be filled. I'm going to put in some straw and tomorrow I will move them out.

Still left to do, purchase and install the automated door. Finalize how the main window will be permanently attached. It also needs painted.

YAY. We need to throw a housewarming party . Maybe even have a cornbread cake with meally worm frosting?

 

[LozzyR]

Clear as mud
Translation attempt - go for most solid build of the two and anticipate needing to retrofit some roost bars at minimum

Well said!

 

[RoyalChick]

The Cluckle Hut

Ladies and gentlemen the Cluckle Hut is nearly ready for occupancy.

I went with an existing ramp I had for access. It allows the maximum space in the run.
View attachment 2855666

I finally got the side doors to mesh.
View attachment 2855667

I doubled down on security adding push latches on the inside and clip latches on the outside of the flop door.
View attachment 2855672

View attachment 2855670

View attachment 2855671

The roost might be a little high but I wanted them to have walking space underneath it without banging their heads. If I need to lower I can.

View attachment 2855669

And the water and food dispensers are ready to be filled. I'm going to put in some straw and tomorrow I will move them out.

Still left to do, purchase and install the automated door. Finalize how the main window will be permanently attached. It also needs painted.

Well done!

 

[RoyalChick]

Great information RC, but do you know “the air velocity speed of an African swallow carrying a coconut”?

I am going to guess zero.