Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[micstrachan]

She is definitely having issues with her crop. Poor thing. Perhaps a crop massage is in order.

Oh, she is all better now. That was a one day thing.

 

[BY Bob]

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You have such lovely chickens.

 

[BY Bob]

I am learning. I was out just now trying (unsuccessfully) to de-ice the path into the house when a hawk flew low over me.
I knew there was a hawk around because I heard it calling and then heard the crows making a fuss.
Anyway, now I get it - light underneath. It is also clear the other bird I took photos of must have been a Turkey Vulture - it was a lot bigger than this one.
And no, I haven't learned enough yet to know what kind of hawk! It was really pale and snowy underneath.

Edited to add:
A bit more research and it is definitively a red-tailed hawk and that is the commonest hawk sound I hear. But, from sound alone I believe I also have red shouldered hawks (which makes sense given the habitat where I live). Not sure I have seen one of those.

You got it now.

 

[BY Bob]

Oh, she is all better now. That was a one day thing.

I'm glad to hear that.

 

[BY Bob]

Watching your chickens too much can lead to issues

For example, sometimes you just see weird stuff. I just watched Hattie sit like this for a couple of minutes. Weird right? She is walking around just fine right now.

@Ribh, @micstrachan, @MaryJanet, @Aussie-Chookmum, @ChicoryBlue, @LozzyR, @Chicken poppy

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

Baby just came up on the porch and bawked until I came outside. She has learned well and wanted treats. Since she braved the snow to get to the front porch she got her own hotdog bun. She just turned 4 months old and in the last week her comb and wattles have taken off and getting redder. This girl is really on track to lay that first egg between the 5 to 5 1/2 month old mark like so many of my hens have. Corona on the other hand, turns 5 months old today, and still has no comb or wattle development to talk about. Today is also a bittersweet day, Drumstick has been gone for 5 months. It really does not seem like he has been gone that long.

 

[RoyalChick]

Baby just came up on the porch and bawked until I came outside. She has learned well and wanted treats. Since she braved the snow to get to the front porch she got her own hotdog bun. She just turned 4 months old and in the last week her comb and wattles have taken off and getting redder. This girl is really on track to lay that first egg between the 5 to 5 1/2 month old mark like so many of my hens have. Corona on the other hand, turns 5 months old today, and still has no comb or wattle development to talk about. Today is also a bittersweet day, Drumstick has been gone for 5 months. It really does not seem like he has been gone that long.

Post some pictures of Drumstick so we can all admire what a handsome fella he was. And remind us some of the stories of what a gentleman he was.

 

[fuentemoon]

I have two to compare.
The first is Elizabeth on the roost. I remember standing right there and puzzling why she seemed so relaxed but was making that sound. Maybe something she saw out the window (I couldn’t see a thing but that doesn’t mean much).

The second is one I know she was warning the flock. I don’t remember if I could see what was worrying her.

They are very similar sounds and could both be alerts. But it seems to me the ‘possibly relaxed’ one is louder and a bit harsher.
Or do you think they are the same?

Rest In Peace Elizabeth. I am sorry you had to leave us so young.

That sounds more like an alert to me

 

[featherhead007]

I can’t let the chickens out today. And wow they are complaining about it! I have to go to the city today. They are safer in the coop and run, than the yard while I’m gone. When I return, they will still have a few hours to run the yard.

 

[featherhead007]

You have such lovely chickens.

I’m missing a few of my best.