Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

Hmmmm...was she growling at you for talking, or at sydney for moving?

The growl is the reminder that the alarm is continuing. Stay still.

 

[BY Bob]

Bob will correct me if I'm wrong, but I think that's her warning growl. It means "everybody freeze and be silent"

That is correct. The sentinel or hen that saw the predator will growl very low and very quietly, periodically until the threat is no more. It reminds the tribe that all is not clear.

 

[BY Bob]

Good to see that they are alert.

They remain very much on edge. Did you hear the absolute silence? No song birds at all.

 

[BY Bob]

In an effort to entice Maggie to eat commercial food I am serving a variety! It is absurd really. One feeder has starter/grower, one has feather fixer and one has regular layer pellets.

Has she picked a favorite?

 

[BY Bob]

Thanks Lozzy

 

[BY Bob]

Yes, I got very behind on Shad’s thread and keep getting behind on Bob’s.

I'm sorry. Everyone take a day off so Lozzy can catch up.

Will that work Lozzy?

 

[MaryJanet]

I make their sounds back to them. Often it's a kind of "whoo-cooo" sort of noise. I wonder what they think of me and what I'm saying?

I do that too.

I've noticed Mary uses a soft bok to ask Janet where she is and Janet responds with a peep peep. So I've started using those words too.

 

[Sun dancing chicken]

Phyllis went broody this year. Just saying.

I really don't like broody chickens here is a pic of mine...

 

[micstrachan]

Phew! I'm glad I'm not the only crazy chook person that sings and talks to my chooks!
Though I don't sing to them in the winter due to my asthma, I do have 'conversations' with them - both in human and in chicken speak

I love this! I have conversations with Minnie in chicken speak. I’ll try to remember to video it and you please do the same!.

 

[Sun dancing chicken]

I really don't like broody chickens here is a pic of mine...

Oops bad internet will not load. Once it does I will show you!!