Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Ribh]

I have always wondered about the treadle feeders. I am very interested in how you are training them. Any chance for some video?

I used a treadle feeder for ages but the size I had was no good for the number of girls I now have. The commercial ones come with 3 different settings so it is easy to train the girls how to use it.

 

[Kris5902]

I used a treadle feeder for ages but the size I had was no good for the number of girls I now have. The commercial ones come with 3 different settings so it is easy to train the girls how to use it.

How many chickens have you got now? I was looking at your thread for a bit trying to catch up but it was a little overwhelming (I’ve missed SO much… I absolutely don’t know how some people start at the beginning of threads and actually catch up!)

 

[fuentemoon]

Some evening mugs

And flowers!

 

[Ribh]

How many chickens have you got now? I was looking at your thread for a bit trying to catch up but it was a little overwhelming (I’ve missed SO much… I absolutely don’t know how some people start at the beginning of threads and actually catch up!)

I've got 18 just now. About 1/3 of the flock is bantys [Japs, D'Uccles & Wyandottes]. Most of them are broody. I've got 4 frizzles [2 Wyandotte, an unknown & a D'Uccle].

 

[Ponypoor]

How many chickens have you got now? I was looking at your thread for a bit trying to catch up but it was a little overwhelming (I’ve missed SO much… I absolutely don’t know how some people start at the beginning of threads and actually catch up!)

Haha I gave up at page 78

Bob needs to give a 'Coles Notes' version catch up of his chickies. Meanwhile I am sooooo loving Phyllis and Betty

 

[Ponypoor]

Some evening mugs
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And flowers!
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Beautiful
And I became very egg-citing to see those flowers!!!! My chickens would make short work for those, I gave up on petunias and tomatoes at the barn...

 

[Ponypoor]

Closest I could get to a mug shot today, between the Goats wanting walked and the BBBs still cleaning up some nearby goat remains, many of the chickens were just not cooperating today.View attachment 2987033
He is camouflaged

Beautiful photo!

 

[Ponypoor]

Construction done

This for you @RoyalChick

The Construction project is done. Here is the new dining room floor. I need to redo all the trim but the floor is in.
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Éowyn approves!
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Love those French doors, and your moggies is colour coordinated with the floor, you a genius

 

[Ponypoor]

Little Coco, wishes you all a good night. View attachment 2987027

Good night / or for me good morning!

 

[Ponypoor]

I may go the plastic shed route. Check these out! I would need to figure out how to add windows. I like the hardware cloth on the doors idea. I think I could lay down some sort of base rock, level it, and put large pavers on top for under the shed floor.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/the-scoop-on-a-rubbermaid-big-max-coop.76444/

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/my-plastic-shed-chicken-coop-build.1102213/

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/7-ft-2-in-x-7-ft-6-in-resin-shed-coop-conversion.1092162/

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/craftsman-plastic-shed-coop.1475165/#post-24578653

Wow that first one is lovely!

I would say ensure an adequate top roof vent, get one of those whirly-bird ones, my dad did that for his metal shed in Yuma AZ (no chickies just a work shed) as it was so hot - the vent was great at keeping it cool in there (he also insulated with foam).

I can't wait to see what u go with!!