Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

More Mugs

 

[BY Bob]

Tina laid a broken shell egg today it looked like all the shell came out. So I've just given her calcium. Apart from the broken shell the egg was fine

I'm glad it all came out. Hopefully it is a one time deal and she feels better now.

 

[BY Bob]

She's back to fighting for food, she has no table manors at all.
She's perky and very inquisitive as she once was . I'm so relieved

That's good news! She looks great!

 

[ValarieF]

She's back to fighting for food, she has no table manors at all.
She's perky and very inquisitive as she once was . I'm so relieved

I am so glad to hear that

 

[rural mouse]

Omg really I hope I get a white one from them Ill keep a roo

Word to the wise: they fly...WELL, and will NOT be lap chickens. Lark and Indigo are their offspring and those traits breed true. They also mature on the early side of things. Mystery was the first to crow and pop comb/wattles, PITA and Blanche were early layers too.

Twirp, the photo bomber, is a Whiting True Blue.

The splash markings crossed with ANYTHING else will throw the blue, or at least mostly, fyi.

 

[LozzyR]

Personally, I don't really care about standards of perfection if it shortens the lifespan and turns them into laying machines.

My sentiments exactly. Which is why I’m now on the hunt for barnyard mixes.

 

[ValarieF]

Word to the wise: they fly...WELL, and will NOT be lap chickens. Lark and Indigo are their offspring and those traits breed true. They also mature on the early side of things. Mystery was the first to crow and pop comb/wattles, PITA and Blanche were early layers too.View attachment 3239879Twirp, the photo bomber, is a Whiting True Blue.View attachment 3239878View attachment 3239877
The splash markings crossed with ANYTHING else will throw the blue, or at least mostly, fyi.

I love the blue Some of my EE have blue in them.

 

[ValarieF]

My sentiments exactly. Which is why I’m now on the hunt for barnyard mixes.

Ditto

 

[GregnLety]

So when can we start expecting the livestock guardian cat boom to start? At least for the backyard herders! I can see this catching on. A big, fluffy, flock protecting feline to deter predators. Love this, and seeing all the chooks mingling well together.

I love it. Finally have my husky female successfully integrated with the chickens. She literally pays them no mind. This became easier once I removed her leash she integrated with our pack of pups. She'd rather play with Lobo than chase Cholo. Of course I used my unfavorite rooster as a test subject (don't tell Lety). I have made regular posts about this on @Shadrach thread for rescued battery hens.

 

[ValarieF]

You better believe Im taking a nap today!