Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[rural mouse]

That would work but then they would be stuck at the bottom and easy prey for hawks with that white background.

Run a ladder in so they can get out easily.

 

[BY Bob]

My waterer in the coop is a flat-backed rubber bucket with nipples added to it. I'm using a round rubber dish for a lid (wedged into the top) so it can't vacuum seal. The cord goes to the lamp which is aimed at the bucket. Testing this out this winter.
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I can state that a lamp aimed at a rubber dish does NOT keep it from freezing AND they can kick all sorts of stuff into the dish/flip the dish. Those dishes have been relegated to catch at the bottom of the downspouts/under the water spigots around the yard.
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I've also got a couple of crockpots set to warm around to keep open water in deep winter (they mostly don't use them unless the downspout tubs are frozen).
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This one needs refilling.

The crock pot idea is very clever.

 

[BY Bob]

Is she on hawk watch do you think?

Very likely. Aurora has been on Sentinel duty most days since Hattie started her molt.

 

[featherhead007]

Anywhere fabric is sold, you can get what are called "fat quarters". They're 18×21 inch squares. Attach a ribbon along 1 side and instant cape.

But I need the “S” on it (he’s not robin, or Batman)

 

[BY Bob]

Run a ladder in so they can get out easily.

I had a critter ladder. The sad fact is if they don't fall in right next to it they don't ever reach it.

 

[rural mouse]

The crock pot idea is very clever.

Local rancher mentioned it as what they did for assorted dogs, cats, other animals at their place. I like it, so stole the idea. As long as the thing has a warm setting that works, it's an easy one. Yard sales, 2nd hand stores, assorted sales, more readily available than heated pet waterers, and cheaper, too. I got 2 brand new for the same price as a low end heated pet water dish.

 

[BY Bob]

No Muss, No Fuss

I think we have this down!

 

[rural mouse]

I had a critter ladder. The sad fact is if they don't fall in right next to it they don't ever reach it.

Into the EMPTY pool.

 

[featherhead007]

The yard is small and by fencing off the pool you cut up a small yard even more. I will bounce ideas off of her but I don't usually win these things.

Hence:
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Well hello Phyllis.

 

[rural mouse]

But I need the “S” on it (he’s not robin, or Batman)

So do a calligraphic entwined S and R ....or if you're feeling extra punny, a crow.