Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Marie2020]

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.

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Has she been drinking @Ponypoors brandy
Seriously make sure she has electrolytes to drink.

 

[Marie2020]

Back in fine form! Maybe you could wrap your ankles with puttees. "Dotty's Puttees"

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These are sexier than my odd legs that only Alex could love ❤

 

[Marie2020]

I had a red tail hawk here all morning. Scree, scree, scree, and the chickens were so nonchalant about it. I had to stay out with them to make certain nothing bad happened. Finally the crows came by and it moved on.

Fly that flag again Bob

 

[bgmathteach]

What is that from? Is it a worry? Maggie sometimes has a dusky patch - it comes and then it goes.

It can be from multiple things. Seems heat (was it on a particularly warm day you saw it on Maggie?), respiratory stress, illness, etc. This is very basic, but covers most of the bases. I'll look for something more advanced/scientific. (probably will have to pay SHRA taxes...I'm a bit behind...)

 

[Marie2020]

You got the hair dryer out didn't you, Bob? A wet frizzle is indeed a sight to behold.

Some folks pay a lot of money to have hairstyles like that

 

[bgmathteach]

I’m almost out of fill dirt! But I’ll figure out something.

Dirt rake...make it just a slight depression instead of a cavernous hole. (i.e. no sprained ankles that way!)

 

[bgmathteach]

I have several pounds of a lovely chicken forage blend from last year. Do you think the seeds are still good?

Yes! The germination rate might be slightly lower (say 80-85% instead of 95%), but as long as they were kept dry should be fine. I have had great success with the previous year's seed at my place.

 

[featherhead007]

These are sexier than my odd legs that only Alex could love ❤

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[bgmathteach]

Yes, what is it with chickens and power tools? They are always in the way!

Really, mum? Because it SOUNDS exciting!

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

We have had steady rain all day. The hooligans were released again late yesterday evening after observing that the orp chick that was limping was running around just fine. Due to today's weather almost everyone has been sensible and remained under cover. Almost everyone....the hooligans, well, I'll let these pictures speak for themselves.

Ezzie looks like a drowned rat. It is not supposed to stop raining until about 6. I will definitely have to bring her in and blow/towel dry her off before bedtime.