Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[bgmathteach]

Something I Never Thought I would See!

Betty flew into the coop door today at roosting time. I have video from both inside and outside the coop. You need to watch closely because it happens very fast. Here is where to watch for the impact with each video.

From in the coop
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From outside the coop

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Quite possibly the craziest chicken related thing I have ever seen.

Wow, I'm glad she didn't get hurt! Also nice to see that AFTER the face-plant, she smartened up and went in the normal chicken way!

 

[Marie2020]

Lilly has done this twice, I believe getting off of the roost. It clears up in a few days.

That's a relief, I've fallen big time for those two birds. They fall asleep if I hold them long enough. Tina is really fed up with me today though

 

[bgmathteach]

Into a door! Where was she hoping to land?

I think she was trying to go through the window...straight into the coop!

 

[rural mouse]

I am caught up....again....

 

[RoyalChick]

Tina has been limping I don't know if she's pricked her foot on a bramble I've looked but can't see anything or if it's her joint I was thinking she may have landed badly coming off the perch.

If she's permanently lame I'm moving her in my home, she can go out every day but there's no way I'm giving up on my cutest girl

A while ago Maggie had a bad limp. She was free ranging and flew to escape a fox. She is a big gal and has no real business flying. She landed like a canon ball falling from the sky with a big thud. She avoided the fox but definitely sprained something.
I was very, very new to chickens and read here how I should separate her from the others but my instinct was to let her be. She never got attacked by any of the others and it took about 6 weeks for it to heal completely. She rested it a lot by standing on one leg.
I hope Tina recovers soon!

 

[bgmathteach]

I am caught up....again....View attachment 2978256

Oooooo...that is a great shot of Cheetah! Too bad the hen's tail is in the way. (he always makes my heart go pitter-patter!)

 

[micstrachan]

Something I Never Thought I would See!

Betty flew into the coop door today at roosting time. I have video from both inside and outside the coop. You need to watch closely because it happens very fast. Here is where to watch for the impact with each video.

From in the coop
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From outside the coop

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Quite possibly the craziest chicken related thing I have ever seen.

OMG, I might not be able to watch this right this moment because my girls got very nervous about that trill in the first video.

 

[micstrachan]

Something I Never Thought I would See!

Betty flew into the coop door today at roosting time. I have video from both inside and outside the coop. You need to watch closely because it happens very fast. Here is where to watch for the impact with each video.

From in the coop
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From outside the coop

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Quite possibly the craziest chicken related thing I have ever seen.

OMG, poor Silly Betty!

 

[micstrachan]

Triple mug for Monday!

 

[BY Bob]

I am caught up....again....View attachment 2978256

Awesome! You are truly dedicated.