Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[featherhead007]

Maybe he was trying to break into it.

That’s a possibility. He’s a crafty stubborn ol coot! (Kinda like myself)

 

[Kris5902]

Mixture of Vaseline and kerosene applied directly to the bugs.

Are you able to source some ivermectin, or did the whole you know which Virus craziness make it unavailable in your area? We have to order through a vet now, then I “borrow” the almost empty cattle pour on from the farm.

Speaking of viruses the Bird flu has hit the lower mainland here hard with a Turkey farm and several other smaller poultry flocks reporting cases and being culled (4000 turkeys what a waste, I know they were going to be dinners anyways…) and it’s tourist season, our bio security sucks. I caught two sets of trespassers yesterday (which amounts to “you know you’re on private property and this isn’t a road right?” “Next time asks before you decide to bicycle trough someone’s yard (FFS !) you might want to ask them first?” We could have people doing active pest control on the goats with firearms…)

 

[BY Bob]

Proud and a little Sad

Phyllis got up off the nest today to eat, drink, poo, and bathe. Many you will remember that last year when she was broody she would not leave the nest on her own. I had to lift her off every day or she would not leave.

I'm very proud that she is doing the right things this time.

I did not realize how much I was looking forward to taking he off the nest every day. I'm actually a little sad.

Here she is getting up.

And here she is bathing with a friend. Our at least someone who seems to want to be her friend even if Phyllis is maybe not too crazy about her.

 

[featherhead007]

I do believe she may be picking them up somewhere while free ranging. Have you watched to see if she goes into a bush or something which the others don't?

She stays where all the other chickens hang out.

 

[Kris5902]

My grandmother in Kentucky used kerosene in her home remedies. I was quite young when I sliced the bottom of my foot while playing in the creek. She made a poultice from chewing tobacco, kerosene and some herbs. My cut healed in a few days.

Yep you’re getting official hillbilly/newfie survived grandma’s home remedies and they even worked merit badge mailed out!

 

[featherhead007]

Are you able to source some ivermectin, or did the whole you know which Virus craziness make it unavailable in your area? We have to order through a vet now, then I “borrow” the almost empty cattle pour on from the farm.

Speaking of viruses the Bird flu has hit the lower mainland here hard with a Turkey farm and several other smaller poultry flocks reporting cases and being culled (4000 turkeys what a waste, I know they were going to be dinners anyways…) and it’s tourist season, our bio security sucks. I caught two sets of trespassers yesterday (which amounts to “you know you’re on private property and this isn’t a road right?” “Next time asks before you decide to bicycle trough someone’s yard (FFS !) you might want to ask them first?” We could have people doing active pest control on the goats with firearms…)

You tell’m Kris!!!

 

[featherhead007]

Yep you’re getting official hillbilly/newfie survived grandma’s home remedies and they even worked merit badge mailed out!

Now I want some of Grandma’s possum soup!

 

[GregnLety]

Yep you’re getting official hillbilly/newfie survived grandma’s home remedies and they even worked merit badge mailed out!

My other granny had a flu remedy that I enjoyed. Bourbon, honey, and lemon juice. I still enjoy that when I'm feeling poorly...cough cough

 

[RoyalChick]

I agree. Let her learn to live with it. I think she may surprise you. They are very adaptive animals and she has 2 good friends to provide support.

Well, as we know, in the chicken world friendship only goes so far.
These two Hooligans have been pushing the boundaries in exploring the Chicken Palace. Bernadette was unable to follow and was left behind on her own, bleating piteously.
These two got thoroughly pecked by Dotty and were in a complete panic. Bella pretty much crashed broadside into Maggie who just ignored her.
They are all now back at Hooligan HQ having a snack.
Unfortunately they seem to be losing interest in the mash I make them, so I need to rethink how to super dose the vitamin B2 as the mash has been my secret weapon.

I know they look huge in this picture. Like full sized chickens. But even next to Minnie they are still quite tiny.

In other developments, Bella is growing a fine set of muffs and I think also a beard. It is almost impossible to get a good picture to share as there is an incorrigible photobomber on the team. Here is the best I have. WDYT?

 

[GregnLety]

Now I want some of Grandma’s possum soup!

Never ate possum but coon, squirrels and young ground hogs are good.