Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

Happy Saturday everyone. I'm trying to play catch up as there has been a lot I have missed this past week. Royal Chick I hope the lovely Bella is showing some improvement for you. It is not fair that you finally get your black chicken and then tragedy strike with her. I also hope BY BOBs polish chick is on the mend. What is it this year with leg issues and vitamin issues?

I have to get outside and take some new pictures of the flock, especially Twiggy. I really hope Twig is a pullet as she is so cute. Mom pointed out to me yesterday that she has a mohawk. She actually has a crest coming in although no sign yet of the beard that when she hatched she showed signs of. Chiquita is about ready to hit the home stretch soon. Monday will make 2 weeks in and while I have not yet had time to candle her eggs she is a pro. I do not have to force this girl off her eggs to eat and drink she does it on her own like clockwork. She is off daily for about 30 minutes between noon and 1pm. Mom suspects nothing, or if she does she has not said anything at all. Attitude wise Rosie is back to herself after I cut her back to strictly Tylenol. She is a little sore with only that but she is more aware of her surroundings and is not in danger of bumping her shoulder into things which she was doing. She also is getting more range of motion back with her arm, but, I'm not encouraging it as she was told to keep it still until her return doctor visit. She was thrilled yesterday though as for the first time since the accident she was able to put on and wear a bra all day. She finally felt human for the first time in a week as she put it.

Such a wonderful update. I'm glad things have been going better for you.

 

[BY Bob]

Little guy comparison.

Horus, the dark CheetahView attachment 3197315


Kren, the blonde/black laced? Spangled breastView attachment 3197317View attachment 3197318


Whiskey, the chocolate orangeView attachment 3197319View attachment 3197320

Those are some really good looking chickens!

 

[BY Bob]

I am quite pleased with how the Chicken Palace is performing temperature-wise.
I gave a lot of thought to its orientation regarding passive solar heat in the winter (sun rises through a window and warms it up) and deep tree shade and wide over-hangs to keep it cool in summer.
It is 97 degrees out and only 91 (just shy) inside the actual coop part of the Palace. I just did my ice-bucket run for all the waterers and it definitely felt cooler stepping into the coop from outside.
Feeling pleased with myself as I really did try and achieve that!
Meanwhile, I have a chicken who at 97 degrees wants to stand in the sun. Go figure. Maybe she gets better reception there?!

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There is one in every group.

 

[BY Bob]

You may be right. She was certainly having a very animated conversation with someone and all my lot were sensibly in the shade under the bushes or in the Chicken Palace.
The good thing about Lulu is she never stays in one place very long so soon she was running around in the shade with the others.
I have locked them in for the night and as soon as it is below 90 degrees outside I will set up a fan outside to blow cooler air in through the Chicken Palace (I think I have the same fan as @BY Bob and @micstrachan have). I haven't tried this before but I don't see why it wouldn't work.

It should work just fine!

 

[BY Bob]

Just like cats then

Proud dad moment! Kathy has been working night and day on her home and she moved in today ❤View attachment 3197578

Gorgeous. She seems to have talent as a decorator too.

Its really funny though. I spent all day yesterday helping my daughter move her stuff into her new house. It's not her first but it is a huge step up for them.

 

[BY Bob]

I love those! I run the through the coop on hot nights. And on the liq setting, they can run continuously for like two days!

Mine seems to run out of water before then.

 

[BY Bob]

It’s a good day! Seems the pic of my departed hen Beethoven-Hen (RIP) has been chosen, for the BYC caption contest. I’m very proud that she’s still making her mark here in the club, (even in death)

Congratulations!

 

[BY Bob]

Sitting out this morning savoring my coffee while watching the territorial little hummingbirds hold their aerial dogfights around the feeder

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Here he is at the feederView attachment 3197952

Had a surprise visit
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This is the closest to the house I've seen them

Sounds like a wonderful start to the day.

 

[BY Bob]

Sometimes all you Need is the Wind in your Feathers

Glynda and Lady Featherington are enjoying the cool breeze made by the new fan I installed on this hot summer day.

 

[featherhead007]

Sometimes all you Need is the Wind in your Feathers

Glynda and Lady Featherington are enjoying the cool breeze made by the new fan I installed on this hot summer day.

Peep peep peep! I love it!