Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Marie2020]

Water Cooler Talk

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B: Hey Sydney

S: Hey Betty

B: Did you see that egg the new girl lay on Wednesday?

S: Yes, can you believe it!

B: I've never seen one that color

S: Neither have I although I did hatch a green one back in the day

B: You have to tell me about that some day. Phyllis is always talking about hatching. Was it fun?

S: Nope it's a lot of work and then the kids, don't get me started on those needy buggers. I could not wait to get rid of them. At 4 weeks old I said you clowns are on your own. Been there, done that, no need to do that again.

B: Yikes! I'll avoid that.

S: Good decision. I'm off to eat some corn. See you in a bit.

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G: Hey Betty

B: Hey Glynda. That sure is a pretty egg you lay. How do you make yours blue like that?

G: I'm not even sure how I lay the egg! That sure was a surprise. How often an I going to have to do that?

B: More often than you would guess but you get used to it.

G: What color is your egg? Are blue eggs different?

B: We've never had blue eggs around here before. Mine are white, so are Phyllis' eggs.

G: I guess different looking chickens lay different colors?

B: I don't know about that but everyone else lays like a browny beige egg. Of course "Princess" Aurora calls hers pink. But it's browny beige.

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H: Hey ladies, what is everyone talking about?

G: Egg colors

B: Did you see Glynda's pretty blue eggs?

H: I did. They are very pretty. The human rooster will be very pleased.

G: Will he!

H: Yup, he has always wanted blue eggs. In fact, let me tell you a secret. Come here everyone.

S, P, LF: We're here Hattie, what's up?

H: Now I will deny saying this if Aurora finds out but did you all know that Aurora was supposed to lay blue eggs!

From the group: GASP! No way!

H: That's why she calls her browny beige eggs Pink.

P: You're kidding

B: That's Crazy

S: Why am I just hearing this now?

H: She is going to be extra crabby now. You better stear clear of her Glynda.

G: Thanks for the warning.

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B: SHUSH! Here she cones!

LF: I'm out of here. I had no part in this conversation.

G: I'm just saying clear of her.

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A: What us everyone taking about?

S: (trying to get a rise out her) Oh nothing much, just egg colors! Did you see the blue egg that the new girl laid?

B: I gotta run

P: Me too

A: I saw it. It's cute but it's no Pink egg.

H: Lady Featherington is calling me, gotta run

S: I think the blue egg is quite pretty, I wish I could lay one, don't you Aurora?

A: You are a fool. PINK IS THE BEST COLOR!

S: (pleased with herself but not wanting to get pecked) What's that Hattie? I'll be right over.

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A: (to herself) That Blue egg is pretty but I'll peck the crap out of anyone who says it again. My eggs are bigger and smoother and I know the human rooster likes them best.................They must be Pink.............He told me so.

 

[BY Bob]

They ARE pink.

In the right lighting.

That they are!

 

[Marie2020]

You’re not alone valarie. I’m under the weather also

 

[BY Bob]

Wow, that's so interesting. I have come to realize that my hens are constantly watching me, even if it looks like they are busy scratching under a tree ... they are watching for me to reach my hand in my pocket.

If I fed one on my lap, it would be absolute pandemonium!! I would have four full sized hens on my lap and six of the more shy gals pacing and pushing and shoving in case a crumb fell!

If I want them back in the run after ranging, I just walk in there and they all come running in case it's treat time. They're obsessed !

Daisy, the greatest hen ever, and Maleficent also figured out to get treats all their own by jumping up onto me. It used to frustrate Aurora so much when Mal did so that she would also climb on me. She has not done so since Mal passed.

Phyllis comes close but not onto my lap. She prefers the footrest. Sydney as well.

 

[micstrachan]

Ok well I am heading out but I just want to touch base with a few of you:

@featherhead007 how is Jaffar? And how are you?

@RoyalChick how are you feeling? Are you any better?

@micstrachan how is Lucky doing- I don’t see an update on your wee gal.

Ok all I will post pics of Canada cross country

Lucky is the same. I’ll know more when I spend time with her over the weekend and Thanksgiving week. Thanks for asking!

 

[RoyalChick]

Peanut's having a very hard molt. @RoyalChick I can't figure how to put this all in a spoiler with my phone that sure is going to work, so I'm putting a lot of space under here so you can maybe scroll quickly past it, or at least brace yourself!

Spoiler: Peanut's hard molt

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I moved the cozy coop radiant warmer to the most sheltered spot, in the Little Run (and below the perch they sometimes hang out in). Here she is staying warm, and scratching in the new deeper shavings. She is eating pellets and collards, but didn't seem to want sardines much.
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Here's Butters in front for comparison, she's also started a molt, look at the wing feathers and rump...
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Peanut's shoulders/wing tops are bare. She's just got little bundles of floof left on her lower legs. I put chopped hemp on top of the wood chips in the nest box and laid in extra yesterday and today. She's been snuggling in there.
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Happy Friday from Peanut...
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Just to review, here's what she (on the right, removing the loose feathers) looked like a couple days ago!
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I'll try to edit it on my PC if I can...

Appreciate the heads up. Glad she is doing OK. Diana is doing OK too but it sure is getting cold now.

 

[lightm]

Happy Friday from Meimei!

Meimei started laying on November 11th, she was basically 6 month old then.

 

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They are from Belgium, not France.

I've heard a thing or two about "freedom fries".

 

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Camouflage

White chickens on a white background. It's like they look forward to it!

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Whereas Aurora........... well you can see her face in the background.

love that chipmunk Aurora

 

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Sunrise....View attachment 3324310Still chilly, but 10+F warmer than the last several days. Winter storm warnings this evening. Birds still not wanting to leave the coop. Breakfast served. Was given some giant sunflowers (dried heads), so those are out there for them to play with. Interactions/personality dislikes seem to be set aside for the time being. Turns around the feed are on rotation and the "don't touch me" is slacked off a bit. The hormonal idiots are on the ground, but leaving the ladies alone rather than trying to pester them during breakfast (thank you winter!). Feathers are sneaking in, but all are staying put and conserving warmth. Still have a ways to go on those.. I'm hoping the late moulters (Twirp and Blanche primarily) do a partial moult this spring rather than a hard moult now (or later in the season).

WOOWWW, beautiful sunrise.