Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Ponypoor]

Sorry im never on this thread, (or on a lot anyway) chickens have been awful to me lately and ive been so busy.

I just wanted to let some people know because i believe this is a very popular seed brand. “We got nuts” I opened the very fresh and new sesame seeds that just came. Anyway, it was infested with larvae. Just figured id let people know, it was food grade, meant for eating. Infested.

Not only that, but some were attached by what appeared to be a string, moving (the seeds) and dangling from the clear thread. I believe it was a indian meal moth infestation but not to sure. I just wanted to let people know.

Extra protein….?

 

[Ponypoor]

I don’t believe it. Just like that they have become one group. All on the same roost and all together even though there is loads of space.

From right to left: Diana, Maggie, Lulu, Bernadette.
That is not quite pecking order as Bernadette is above Lulu (even though Lulu is laying) but for some reason Bernie really wanted the end spot and actually stepped over Lulu to get it.

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Awww that’s a lovely sight

 

[Ponypoor]

They love to make a fool of me.

Hahaha but they are soooo cute

I just go with the flow now hahaha! Between the horses, the cat and my mother - I figure the chickens also can just do what they like and rule my life

 

[Ponypoor]

Mr Pompei and Marty were snuggled up in the window, wish I had a pic of this. But my niece got there before me and moved the wee man

I moved Marty to her new spot and put Curly in a higher nest box - I tried to put her on the roost but the broody silly almost fell off! So I put her in one higher than the floor.

Then I got to singing and out of nowhere started singing this really old Ian and Sylvia Tyson song - which Misty really seemed to like - a change from In the Misty Moonlight

And of course I couldn’t remember all the words after so many years - I had to find it online. Still a great song, I will play if for the kiddies tomorrow while I sing along of course!

 

[Chicken poppy]

Bad batch? That’s not normal. What are you going to do?

Write a review. Thats really all i can do. Its not like i was eating them anyway, it was for my chickens. But i just wanted to let people know because people do eat it, thats what its meant for.

 

[Ponypoor]

Just checked my hen house cam and notes Marty sleeping with her head hanging down.

I figured it was time to investigate the sleep habits of chickens online, this is an arti I found:

https://bitchinchickens.com/2021/04/08/how-chickens-sleep/

 

[featherhead007]

Fire ! Up the highway from me only 30 miles East. Eyes watering. Smell of smoke in the air. But it’s 45% contained. Power outages at my cabin and surrounding areas. I’m glad I didn’t go up there this week. I’m down in the valley with my animal friends.
Tax:

 

[featherhead007]

Horse tax:

 

[bgmathteach]

I don’t believe it. Just like that they have become one group. All on the same roost and all together even though there is loads of space.

From right to left: Diana, Maggie, Lulu, Bernadette.
That is not quite pecking order as Bernadette is above Lulu (even though Lulu is laying) but for some reason Bernie really wanted the end spot and actually stepped over Lulu to get it.

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This is wonderful! I suspect that it went as well for a couple of reasons:
*the lowest of the adults are gone - they tend to be the ones that start trouble with newcomers
*Lulu has been 'interacting' with them regularly - in a very non-aggressive manner
*Bernadette is smart and hasn't made any moves (yes, I'm looking at YOU, Glynda!)
*They have all just experienced loss, and may be closer because of it.
*Remember how the trio didn't mingle? I think there is something to being 2 versus 3 + - ??maybe 2 are friends, 3 +is a flock??? Based on the sleep thing from @Ponypoor , you need at least 3 to have a 'middle one' that can totally relax & sleep both sides of brain?????

So, the above are suppositions/ponderings based on their behavior and some behaviors in my flock dynamics at times.

Any thoughts on the ponderings? @RoyalChick @BY Bob @rural mouse @ChicoryBlue @Kris5902

 

[featherhead007]

Very interesting. The chooks are all inside the coop at 7:00 pst that’s early for them. I wonder why?