Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

Popcorn today, chomping corn and walnuts
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Peanut also gladly ate corn, I let her eat a lot, and she had a few walnut bits. Saw her on two separate times eat a few pellets too, plus she ate a few out of my hand, so I think she's getting at least some food into her. She really wants lots of water. Saw her poop a soft but not runny poop today. She's doing okay I believe.

Spoiler: Peanut's pins and nakedness

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It does sound like she is improving. Poor lady that molt is awful.

 

[BY Bob]

What - a yellow lobe means blue eggs, why?

It's actually a light blue grey. I'll try and get a better photo tomorrow.

 

[BY Bob]

One day in the spring I will drive up to the border just to cross it to say I have been to the NWT

I absolutely would do that!

 

[BY Bob]

Oh so my silkies should be laying blue eggs not peachy pink ones??

Pink instead of blue! Ask Aurora about that.

 

[BY Bob]

Camp Life

Thought I would show everyone a camp, and my well-site. Most people do not get a well-site they would get just a room with either a shared bathroom or their own bathroom.

Because I am part of the construction management team I get a well-site if they have them or an executive room (large room private bathroom, and fridge and microwave) if no well-site is available. Here I have well-site. Oh and pardon my swearing - I really did lock my self out twice

That's a great video. I get it now. Thanks for sharing!

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

I wish my mum would get interested in my chickies! Just think of all the chickens I would have then!!! Hahaha!

A lot can happen in 6 months. You never know, you may come back home to her in love with them and wanting more.

 

[BY Bob]

I swear I am going to have to start secretly recording myself and mom's conversations. Out of the blue she asked me when did we get the Rural king chicks. I told her first week of February. She then goes I thought so. Followed by the first hen that went broody the first week of February that was not momma hen she wanted me to set with 2 eggs. I asked her why. Her response floored me. She just told me she is going to let the hen hatch off 2 of her own and the minute they start hatching she is running to Rural King for 6 more buff orps. That is why the hen cannot be Momma hen, she would never get to touch them to make them friendly. I think I have broken her, for the longest time she swore I had too many chickens when the number went over 5. Now well, she does not care what the number is she needs more orps.

Orps are adicting.

 

[BY Bob]

I swear I am going to have to start secretly recording myself and mom's conversations. Out of the blue she asked me when did we get the Rural king chicks. I told her first week of February. She then goes I thought so. Followed by the first hen that went broody the first week of February that was not momma hen she wanted me to set with 2 eggs. I asked her why. Her response floored me. She just told me she is going to let the hen hatch off 2 of her own and the minute they start hatching she is running to Rural King for 6 more buff orps. That is why the hen cannot be Momma hen, she would never get to touch them to make them friendly. I think I have broken her, for the longest time she swore I had too many chickens when the number went over 5. Now well, she does not care what the number is she needs more orps.

Orps are adicting.

Yes, it has been very mild. It has been nice though for the hens who are having serious moults this year. I am seeing less feathers falling now, so hopefully they will fill in soon.

Penny loves it when I sit on the ground, so she can warm her toes on my lap!
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How adorable

 

[BY Bob]

I wish my mum would get interested in my chickies! Just think of all the chickens I would have then!!! Hahaha!

The last thing you need is an enabler!

 

[RoyalChick]

Camp Life

Thought I would show everyone a camp, and my well-site. Most people do not get a well-site they would get just a room with either a shared bathroom or their own bathroom.

Because I am part of the construction management team I get a well-site if they have them or an executive room (large room private bathroom, and fridge and microwave) if no well-site is available. Here I have well-site. Oh and pardon my swearing - I really did lock my self out twice

Why is it called a well-site? And how is that different from an executive room?
It looks nice and cozy though I think I would go a bit nuts being there for six months!