Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Ponypoor]

Hence the term “Horse feathers”?

Good one!

 

[Ponypoor]

No BR genetics at all… in my flock that is, it might be coming from the CCLbar? Sammy is 1/2 CCLbar, Dean is 1/4, But his father might be Cass Isbar Marans X like his mother as well? He is one of the October Truss Babies from Grey Mama going rogue and hatching out 11 in our trusses.

I think so, if he continues to behave as well as he does… I don’t really love how far he takes the 3-4 ladies that look to be his little tribe up the woods NorthEast of here, but he also treats Sammy and Dean with their top Rooster Respect, and none of his girls have been hurt or worn bare by him so things are looking good so far. As for room… plenty as long as they continue to behave in the communal Coop for Roosting and not fight each other I’ve got 49 in the Free Rangers with just Sammy, Dean, him, and Spike. I’m going to have to figure out a name I suppose.

How about Buddy that’s what I call the guys here when I can’t remember their names. It’s surprising how many guys here are named Buddy!

 

[Ponypoor]

Today our hens decided they needed some free ranging time and pulled a grand escape heist

aka

After one of the bars in our run was damaged, the ducks figured out how to volleyball themselves against the mesh until it bulged.

We had the wonderful sight of three ducks and two hens outside of the run, just in the yard. All doors shut, no idea how it happened. Until the fourth duck made a break for freedom... it was short lived.

Everyone received treats after coming back inside to the tune of "it's time to go home."

the face of a victor, one who will be back for blood
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Love it! The great escape!

 

[BY Bob]

Egg-citing I will read ahead and see how it goes - can’t wait to read about it!

I have much to post.

 

[Ponypoor]

Note: if you ignore the alarms and continue working, the fire department usually gets very cross with you, also if you insist on walking in and clocking in, because if you have one more tardy you will be “separated” for it (public transit sucks in Vancouver for reliability and I was usually an hour early, but when I wasn’t it was often because of a bridge jumper, tree across the only road to the bridge, or catastrophic sky train issues), no, you don’t understand… alarms or no, they will use that as an excuse to can me! Oh and they also get angry when you block the emergency exits… including with the signage and tape to stop people from blocking the exit (you blocked them from blocking the exit, and in doing so just blocked the exit! ) other no-no include filling your electrical room with so much junk it can’t be accessed. Some really fun times at that store.

Ya they yell at you if they catch you in the building

A room is meant to be filled! That’s what they are for!

 

[Ponypoor]

She might also need to be able to see better before such bravery!

I cropped my Curly’s head feathers so she could see better - she looks quite funky now hahaha

 

[featherhead007]

Further update on Xzit: I took her and the box outside. she jumped out of the box, and ran out into the yard (somewhere) Then I took the egg and hid her box. I haven’t seen Xzit since! I’m hoping that she shows herself again soon. She got chased off by the others.

 

[featherhead007]

If anyone has seen this hen, please return her to the yard. There’s a $10,000 dollar reward for her safe return.
I’m kidding. She’s now right here near me. (I snuck in a fluffy butt Friday pic)

 

[Marie2020]

So sorry to learn this, Marie, so very sorry you've lost your friend.
Do not think that you failed her. I don't think there was anything you could do. Others will know better, but to me, your latest postings about her symptoms did not sound like worms ailed her. I suspected some other problem that no one can help, like a cancer. You gave her love and the great company of other hens and she had a great life with you. We here all care and send you hugs

Thank you

 

[BY Bob]

The Big Wild World

The Rascals, when they are not playing dead, are very curious. So it did not take long for them to start venturing out the open door.

Lady Featherington and Glynda were enjoying the fresh breeze on the porch.

Then Gucci decided to join them. This would have consequences.

Spoiler: Consequences

Of course, Glynda could not let Lady Featherington explore all alone.

They are all back together in the Hut as Lady Featherington flew back up onto the porch and Glynda walked 1/2 up the ramp and flew the rest.

Initial exploration complete. It's time for a nap.