Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[RoyalChick]

Having fun in the new coop. They are all over the place lol.

Cuteness overload! Hope you are having fun with them.

 

[RoyalChick]

@LozzyR congratulations for having Lottie and Snowy on Picture of the week. It's a lovely tribute to Lottie, I hope it made you happy.

Thanks for alerting us. I would have missed it for days.
So lovely to see them on the home page @LozzyR

 

[RoyalChick]

I find this really odd. Either she doesn't want to go roosting, or she really has an orientation problem ?

At this point I really think it's a different problem than her leg's weakness, because once you put her on the ramp, she manages it pretty quickly.

Do you think she wants to go and doesn't know how to or is she scared for some reason ?

Remember she doesn’t see well except downwards in spite of Bob’s wielding of the scissors.
Not sure it is more than that.
I agree she handles the ramp well once Bob puts her there - it is good to see her leg better.

 

[BY Bob]

I find this really odd. Either she doesn't want to go roosting, or she really has an orientation problem ?

At this point I really think it's a different problem than her leg's weakness, because once you put her on the ramp, she manages it pretty quickly.

Do you think she wants to go and doesn't know how to or is she scared for some reason ?

I really don't know and I find it concerning and confusing. I've not seen behavior like this before. The others want her to come with them. She seems content to sleep anywhere. The natural roosting instinct does not seem to apply at all.

 

[BY Bob]

Being as I missed yesterday,

2fer mugs: Pippa and Maizie (Pippa in front)
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Those are great photos!

 

[ValarieF]

I love all the chick picks! They are all adroable! Im in love and want them all!.

Yes!

 

[BY Bob]

A Rumpled Feathers 2fer

 

[ValarieF]

A Rumpled Feathers 2fer

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OOOO chick overload i love the yard Im useing an old camper shell for mine to play in and my grand kids jungle gym cause they are in arizona now and its brand new and not getting used lol. Bird fun gym!

 

[ManueB]

I really don't know and I find it concerning and confusing. I've not seen behavior like this before. The others want her to come with them. She seems content to sleep anywhere. The natural roosting instinct does not seem to apply at all.

I would maybe try my first idea, to give a treat once she's on the roost (if you can reach her ?)
Or, put a treat on the ramp once Glynda and Lady Featherington have gone up (but the problem is that they may come down to get it.).
If you tried this for a few days and it makes a difference, then her behaviour is due to a lack of motivation. If it doesn't change anything it would mean she really can't, either because of her leg or her sight ?

 

[Marie2020]

Will do. 400 acres but 60% contained. Dropped off bottled water and Gatorade at the fire station. I told them thanks and please be safe. Wish I could have done more.

You're a really good person taking care of these brave people ❤