Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[RoyalChick]

Not to be an enabler.....Jersey giants come in black, white and occasionally blue. They're gentle giants and originally developed in....NEW JERSEY! Rusty was one, flawed by breed standards (not supposed to have the red), but totally awesome and attentive roo

They are fine looking and as yiu say from New Jersey so no climate worries, but I am a bit intimidated by their size TBH!

 

[RoyalChick]

We Have Our First Overnight Guest

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She roosted in the run on Maleficent's roost so I just moved her into the Hut.

Awww. Safe and not bullied wonderful

 

[BY Bob]

Awww. Safe and not bullied wonderful

I figure why not start associating her with it now. Now I have to get up early and let her out.

 

[goldenfingers]

Thanks to both of you. It’s over. Rest in peace, my love.

I believe it's pretty safe to say that no one ever did more to help a chicken than you did for Ruby.

 

[featherhead007]

I love that sign.

That’s funny, Jaffar loved that sign too! I showed him what other people have done to their coops.

 

[featherhead007]

We Have Our First Overnight Guest

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She roosted in the run on Maleficent's roost so I just moved her into the Hut.

Any mirrors in the hut? You know that Phyllis is going to need one!

 

[bgmathteach]

Down to One

Hattie's lengthy molt is now about 3 weeks I think. Her bum is fully covered but her neck is suffering. Yesterday she was down to 1 tail feather.

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Mrs BY Bob brought out a pumpkin muffin. Apparently pumpkin muffins are on Hattie's molt diet. Hattie ate more than Mrs BY Bob.
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Today the feather was gone.

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I did find it on the deck. It's pretty ratty.

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In a related note, it seems Sydney has started her molt.

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I LOVE the second pic. of Hattie 'asking' for more muffin, stretched up on her tippy toes!!! Despite being in obvious moult, she is still so beautiful and regal looking!!

 

[BY Bob]

Any mirrors in the hut? You know that Phyllis is going to need one!

Not yet.

 

[BY Bob]

I LOVE the second pic. of Hattie 'asking' for more muffin, stretched up on her tippy toes!!! Despite being in obvious moult, she is still so beautiful and regal looking!!

Thanks she is a real sweetie.

 

[bgmathteach]

Is there a way to look at both in person before purchasing? I'm thinking a cubby for children might be made of more robust materials than a coop. But if they're the same quality, get the coop.

My thoughts exactly! Many prefab coops aren't very sturdily built. If there is a difference in quality of construction...go with the better built. Otherwise go with the one designed for chickens.

I suggest - if you can't see in person - read ALL the reviews on each product to determine strengths and weaknesses...and go from there. Sturdy/well constructed beats all other issues,,,IMO.