Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[featherhead007]

Alex, maybe cleaning the coils on the air conditioner will help it cool better.

I already did the coil cleaning, but I believe that the compressor is leaking by, and freezing up at the outlet (And trips the overload)

 

[Kris5902]

Very wet early summer

Here it's different from the west coast than on the east coast.

In the west it can mean lots of rain...

@Kris5902 has it been more rainy this spring out there ?

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February was surprisingly nice, warmer and drier than March-June. Now we are straight into heat 30C…

 

[micstrachan]

First Thunderstorm

The Rascals survived their first thunderstorm today.

OMG, Bob. I can’t believe I’ve missed your whole chick experience this year!

 

[micstrachan]

My sweet boy is not doing any better. In fact, this morning his eyes looked extremely yellow...like my husband's Husky when his body systems started shutting down in old age. It is time. If it is Mareks, then it has definitely spread to some organs, as @BY Bob suspected. I'll snuggle with him for a bit before, and tell him what a wonderful boy he is. I wonder just how much they understand by body language and tone. I hope he knows I love him.

Rest in peace, my sweet boy. May you be strong and well and have all the hens you wish for on the other side.

Oh gosh, I’m so sorry.

 

[micstrachan]

The Final Name

So we are left with Lady Legbar as our final name recipient. Everyone should understand how important this name is to me. I could not enter into this lightly.

Many names were considered. The favorite before she arrived was Galadriel staying along the LOTR theme of strong women with Éowyn. But when she got here it did not feel right.

Then I considered Fendi to go along with Gucci and Posi (pronounced pozzie, short for Positano). They did not suit her.

Here is our girl.

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As I sat watching her it suddenly came to me and I think it is the perfect name. It pays tribute to our leghorns of old and brings their memory forward to today. In fact it brings a tear to my eye as I type this.

And best of all, it suits her

Spoiler: And the name is....

 Glynda​

For those that have not read the entire thread. It connects back to our leghorn
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And in celebration, some music.

I love it, Bob!

 

[micstrachan]

Coffee is brewing. The next few days will be interesting. 37F this morning, predicted to hit 90F by Monday. 32F and feels like 28F at work this morning. Glad it warms up by the time I get there and glad the Littles like to snuggle together. The Bigs like their space, so winter will be fun . The challenges of growing anything around here.


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Belladonna

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Asphodel

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Mera

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Hector, Asphodel checking out my toes, they're getting bolder


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Asphodel is down right curious


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Mera and Primula


Nox was off exploring....directly behind me. It's unusual for these 6 to be so close. The adults usually crowd in, but I didn't bring treats so they headed for bed while these played a bit longer.

All so beautiful!

 

[micstrachan]

I finally managed to get a shot

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Wow! You could stick your face in your fluff!

 

[micstrachan]

I like a good set of wattles!

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Another amazing photo, RC!

 

[micstrachan]

Maggie caught something today - maybe a baby mole because she was digging furiously to get it.
All hell broke out.
Maggie did not share with anyone. Not even Diana.

Woohoo, Maggie!!!

 

[micstrachan]

Bob, how long have you had the rascals at Fluffy Butt Acres?