Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

Discovered something interesting this afternoon. Babes are almost 8 weeks old, so trying to encourage some exploration. Jess will crane her head over the nest boxes to watch their antics around the coop, then say something and they head back inside the baby safe area. I opened up the big door to let the babies out (really want them going out the bird door so they know how to get home, but Cuckoo was lurking in the doorway). One of the Sussex headed out (Nox, I think). Cuckoo, Cheetah, and Twirp came in through the bird door and spread out. The rest of the babes retreated to baby area. Silver and Storm came up to the big door (from outside), with either Nellie or Pear near by, and proceeded to herd Nox back into the coop. No peck of any kind were involved, babes got within pecking range, but none were administered. Hard looks and stepping toward was enough for Nox to head back inside. It seems the adults have decided that the babes aren't allowed out yet. Not sure if it's deemed too cold, they're too small, not enough cover, or they're supposed to wait for Jess to hatch the eggs and go with her. Best guess on the eggs: due end of last week....shes still sitting....theyve pulled the same trick adding eggs...no idea if she's got babes yet, if so she's not budging yet and they're staying hidden...waiting is Not easy...

Very interesting. Keep watching them. I believe that you are going to see some interesting developments over time.

 

[RoyalChick]

Following! I love this thread!

Welcome! Do please share pictures and stories of your chickens. You have probably spotted that we love chicken pictures on this thread!

 

[BY Bob]

Following! I love this thread!

I am so glad to hear that. Welcome to the club. Tell us about your chickens. Photos too please!

 

[Obsessed With Silkies]

I currently have 34 chickens. 14 designated for egg laying and 24 silkies. I plan on hatching silkie chicks and then selling them. I first got hooked on chickens around two years ago, started with two chickens, and look where I am now! Actually, 36 chickens, two chicks hatched out from a broody momma this past week. Their daddy is a grey silkie and I believe their mother is a black sex link. I'll include pictures!

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

I currently have 34 chickens. 14 designated for egg laying and 24 silkies. I plan on hatching silkie chicks and then selling them. I first got hooked on chickens around two years ago, started with two chickens, and look where I am now! Actually, 36 chickens, two chicks hatched out from a broody momma this past week. Their daddy is a grey silkie and I believe their mother is a black sex link. I'll include pictures!

More silkies to love!

 

[featherhead007]

Welcome! Do please share pictures and stories of your chickens. You have probably spotted that we love chicken pictures on this thread!

And we share popcorn too!

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

I currently have 34 chickens. 14 designated for egg laying and 24 silkies. I plan on hatching silkie chicks and then selling them. I first got hooked on chickens around two years ago, started with two chickens, and look where I am now! Actually, 36 chickens, two chicks hatched out from a broody momma this past week. Their daddy is a grey silkie and I believe their mother is a black sex link. I'll include pictures!

Sorry in my drooling over your gorgeous silkies I forgot to welcome you to the thread. I hope to hear many more stories about you pretty flock.

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

Momma hen brought out her baby this morning. Now that I have saw it in daylight, I've somehow ended up with a chocolate chick. I thought I set her with Daisy eggs, but I obviously did not. Squirrel and Blueberry sometimes lay super dark eggs that can be confused with a marans if your not careful. I kept myself at a safe distance on the porch steps while I took these photos. When you have a evil hen, a zoom lens is your best friend.
This picture right here, while it is not perfect, it earned her it's name meet Karen!

 

[Obsessed With Silkies]

Momma hen brought out her baby this morning. Now that I have saw it in daylight, I've somehow ended up with a chocolate chick. I thought I set her with Daisy eggs, but I obviously did not. Squirrel and Blueberry sometimes lay super dark eggs that can be confused with a marans if your not careful. I kept myself at a safe distance on the porch steps while I took these photos. When you have a evil hen, a zoom lens is your best friend.
This picture right here, while it is not perfect, it earned her it's name meet Karen!
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Adorable chick! What do you think she is?

 

[bgmathteach]

SHRA!

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OMG: this is a POW worthy picture!!! You should enter it.