Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

Thirsty Thursday #2

I did not expect this as my number 2 post but I figure Betty drank some pool water today.

It happens to every chicken here at least once. Let's hope Betty has learned her lesson.

 

[BY Bob]

Breakfast again today. This time clearly a squirrel. I appear to have a ready supply of squirrels somewhere nearby. I hope the supply lasts and he doesn’t go ‘hey, those chickens taste just like squirrel’

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Dotty is a bit off today. Nothing I can see wrong but a bit lethargic. She was so busy and healthy yesterday.

I wouldn't worry too much. Chickens have off days as well. They usually bounce right back.

 

[BY Bob]

The medallion's border behind you reminds me of your special plates.

I did not notice that. I must have had rooster eyes.

 

[Kris5902]

As I am working from home today I figured I would let the gals out, as soon as I did a hawk flew overhead circling... Run run run!

Oh they are so dense! No sense of urgency, well the blackbird chased the hawk away, so I let the gals stay out.

Just now the hawk was again flying overhead, this time lower, thankfully the raven chased it off, and that was that. I brought the gals back I side.

Now I have to get a run up this weekend, can't risk hawks, etc...

The Is for the brave guard Raven. I hope they get good rewards for their hard work.

 

[BY Bob]

Thirsty Thursday
Bernadette and her hooligan friends dosing themselves on vitamin water. I really hope it helps!

Look how big they are getting! Amazing! How old are they now?

 

[BY Bob]

Bubba and Branch stepped up their game yesterday after Basil left. Basil had been taking on the role of staying with the momma's protecting the chicks. Yesterday Bubba stepped into that role flawlessly. He was on alert, and was feeding them when the mommas would let him. Branch stayed and guarded and escorted the other girls and hooligans. Being raised as brothers from hatch I thought these 2 would end up making the perfect team.
Bubba also is standing a little taller and prouder now. With Basil he was the lowest on the totem pole.
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I love watching a good rooster at work. I'm so glad things are working out well for your group.

 

[BY Bob]

Nope… I would rather nap on poopy ground than hay, Hay has Spiders! Big bitey creepy crawly spiders. Even covered by sheets and blankets in December there are spiders… scratchy I can handle, Arachnids? Hard No.

You and me both! Icky spiders.

 

[ChicoryBlue]

Housing and Bird Move Update

Hi, friends. Thanks for your inquiries about the move and for all your input regarding chicken housing at the new place. I have an update. We will not be moving after all.

Drumroll, please…

We bought the house we’ve been renting the past 12 1/2 years! We are beyond excited. Just got confirmation that we officially closed and recorded with the county about an hour ago. We don’t have to move. My feathered babies don’t have to move. My human babies will always be able to come home to their childhood home. I feel truly blessed!

How nice for you all!

 

[BY Bob]

....yet she loves snakes which are poisonous

Me too. I love snakes. They are super cool.

 

[BY Bob]

Oh, now I'm going to have to find myself such a mug!

Excellent!