Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[rural mouse]

I’m running out of ideas to keep the chooks cooled off. The fan in the coop only moves the air around. It doesn’t cool them down. They don’t want to come inside the house??
That air conditioner isn’t working properly anymore.

Bucket, fill with fruit, veggies and other chicken yummiest. Fill with water. Put in freezer until SOLID block. Extract from bucket let them enjoy as it melts.

 

[BY Bob]

Coop Raising

On Saturday I went to help @CrazyChookChookLady set up a new coop and run for Ned and his ladies. It was great to see him again and watch him manage his tribe. He really is an amazing lad.

Here is their new coop and run.

They are planning to extend a second run out the back of the coop as well.

I wore the same hat that he had roosted on the day I left him with her but he clearly did not recognize me. He kept his ladies away from me and kept himself between me and them at all times. I'm glad he is such a good rooster but, as unrealistic as it was, I was a little sad he did not remember me.

Here he is leading his ladies through the trees and some close ups.

The smaller roster next to him in photo #3 and alone with the ladies in photo #4 is his son Cappy. You can see how much smaller than Ned he is. Ned is a very large fellow much like his Dad, Stanley.

@Shadrach I know you don't read this thread anymore but I thought you would like this update.

 

[BY Bob]

For Reference

Ned, 2 years ago today.

 

[GregnLety]

Hahaha yes I spoke need Jeff, send him up here, it's cooler here and our beer is better

What beer is a favorite in your area? I think Molson Golden was popular in Edmonton when I was there.

 

[Shadrach]

Coop Raising

On Saturday I went to help @CrazyChookChookLady set up a new coop and run for Ned and his ladies. It was great to see him again and watch him manage his tribe. He really is an amazing lad.

Here is their new coop and run.
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They are planning to extend a second run out the back of the coop as well.

I wore the same hat that he had roosted on the day I left him with her but he clearly did not recognize me. He kept his ladies away from me and kept himself between me and them at all times. I'm glad he is such a good rooster but, as unrealistic as it was, I was a little sad he did not remember me.

Here he is leading his ladies through the trees and some close ups.

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The smaller roster next to him in photo #3 and alone with the ladies in photo #4 is his son Cappy. You can see how much smaller than Ned he is. Ned is a very large fellow much like his Dad, Stanley.

@Shadrach I know you don't read this thread anymore but I thought you would like this update.

I don't think he will have forgotton you Bob. Things have changed though. He's the boss now and he's got responsibilities, not to mention his dignity to think of.

 

[LaFemmeKatia]

Submit that one to POW it is a great picture!

Good idea. How do I find POW?

 

[LaFemmeKatia]

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 the name. It suits her. She is just beautiful!

 

[RoyalChick]

Good idea. How do I find POW?

If you go to the home page you will see the Picture of the week (this week is some cute ducks). If you click on that it takes you to the thread where people submit pictures for consideration.
I have it as a watched thread because people post some really good pictures so even if they don’t get picked they are still fun to see

 

[RoyalChick]

Coop Raising

On Saturday I went to help @CrazyChookChookLady set up a new coop and run for Ned and his ladies. It was great to see him again and watch him manage his tribe. He really is an amazing lad.

Here is their new coop and run.
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They are planning to extend a second run out the back of the coop as well.

I wore the same hat that he had roosted on the day I left him with her but he clearly did not recognize me. He kept his ladies away from me and kept himself between me and them at all times. I'm glad he is such a good rooster but, as unrealistic as it was, I was a little sad he did not remember me.

Here he is leading his ladies through the trees and some close ups.

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The smaller roster next to him in photo #3 and alone with the ladies in photo #4 is his son Cappy. You can see how much smaller than Ned he is. Ned is a very large fellow much like his Dad, Stanley.

@Shadrach I know you don't read this thread anymore but I thought you would like this update.

Lovely to see him. He is a mighty fine looking rooster and it sounds like he learned well from Stanley.

 

[RoyalChick]

I don't think he will have forgotton you Bob. Things have changed though. He's the boss now and he's got responsibilities, not to mention his dignity to think of.

And he sure has a lot of dignity.