Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Shadrach]

As you may know, the chickens live on a allotment plot. For the first couple of weeks I didn't see anyone down there when I went for two or three hours in the afternoon. I've seen a few of the people that have plots there now and they've all commented on how pleased they are that I'm looking after the chickens and most have mentioned that the chickens are laready looking a lot healthier. I don't know if this is just because it may be the first time they have seen them out of the run foraging and running about or there has actually been a noticable physical change. I know a few, particularly the Red Sex Kinks have put on weight and their plumage definitely looks in better condition.
I think all chickens tend to look better ranging rather than stuck in a run so that may have sosmething to do with it.

 

[RoyalChick]

And speaking of Legbars an update on Minnie. I am traveling so only checking in via camera and if something catastrophic happens the lady coming in each day will text me. I turned off alerts because there is nothing I can do, but I can look now and then.
Today was a massive storm with torrential rain. My drainage pipe held its own but where I haven’t done a trench the run flooded a lot. The chickens were soooo happy. Minnie spent the whole day digging in the wet and from what I could see was looking rather energetic.
I am feeling optimistic she will pull through.
Everyone together cleaning up after being out in the flood.

 

[Shadrach]

Roosting Last Night

Roosting in the Cluckle Hut went according to script last night. I was so pleased. I added a bunch of straw to the nest box so they could snuggle up and stay warm.

I think that a bit more like how it should go. Normally the youngsters are not allowed in the coop until the seniors are settled. At first a few try to roost early because they get worried if it gets dark and they're not in the coop and later they learn just to stay out of the way until the roosting shuffling about is over and then they sneak in.

 

[BY Bob]

It's a Nor'easter

Apparently there is a nor'easter blowing up around NY City. The wind is howling here. The temp is 56°F (13°C) and it is raining. It's down 20°F from yesterday.

The littles have decided the heated coop is the best place to be.

I was chasing the garbage can (trash bin) down the street and when I took it up the side of the house to put it away I noticed the wind rolling through the grass. Check it out.

The big girls are under the magnolia tree using it and the fence as a wind break.

 

[Marie2020]

Awww, how can you not love that adorable fluffy face?What a silly girl, though!

She's soooooo very cute just peeping out like she wants to be in the picture

 

[BY Bob]

Reason for the closure, is because of the fire road access. And the lumber company is falling burned and hazardous trees today. Many ancient sequoias were destroyed by the fire

That's really sad.

 

[BY Bob]

Last night Janet found a huge worm after I'd watered the plants! She was very sneaky about it. Told no one.

Great job Janet!

 

[ChicoryBlue]

She is eating. I've seen it. Just not like she normally does.

Hazel too, she is not done with how she's feeling. She is hesitant but she is eating a little of everything, not as much each time as before when I've seen her. Maybe she's eating in small bits in more frequent visits. It's reassuring, but it seems quite a long process for her.

 

[BY Bob]

Just lucky you were right there to rescue them. I'm wondering if a retractable pool cover would work for you and Mrs ByBob.

I wonder what they cost? I'm not wealthy you know. It always seemed like a rich person thing.

 

[Marie2020]

I'm so happy to hear that!

Thank you for being so understanding.