Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[micstrachan]

Hi, folks. Lucky is still with us today. She is moving slowly and is having a bit of a rough day, but not nearly as rough as some of the days Ruby had after she was drained. I can’t tell if she’s having a rough time because of the draining or because of whatever condition is causing the ascites and slow crop to begin with.

I sincerely hope she doesn’t have an intestinal blockage from cancer like Ruby and Ester had. She does seem to be hungry and is picking at the baby bird formula, which I mixed with electrolytes. I saw her drink some water on her own, as well.

Most importantly, it’s an absolutely beautiful, perfect day here in California. It’s warm but not hot. Not cold at all. It’s sunny and not very breezy. And Lucky is surrounded by her friends. Here is Buttercup being a good friend, sitting up close next to her while the other girls are dust bathing.

After a little while, Lucky moved over here, and her tribe followed. I love these girls so much.

 

[knoturavggrl]

Finally warmed up enough today to sit outside with them and take pictures!

Fluffy butt and corn

 

[knoturavggrl]

Dear Aurora-

I am struggling with getting all the pullets and the ridiculous rooster to do exactly as I wish at all times. They are just not consistently bowing to my wishes as I would like.
I have a muff and ruff just like you and therefore I know I should be in charge as none of the other pullets have anything like this. Your Iron beak rule is proof enough for me. If you have any advice for me I am all ears!

Thank you in advance-
Peanut Butter (self-appointed Queen Regent, in training of the Hollow Rd Coop)

 

[featherhead007]

Lots of good advice on the nest boxes. I tend to agree. It would be good to get something in place in advance even if it’s just the crates with straw.

Ya think?. I’m being sarcastic today because I’ve been pooped on by Hen-Rietta!

 

[bgmathteach]

Hi, folks. Lucky is still with us today. She is moving slowly and is having a bit of a rough day, but not nearly as rough as some of the days Ruby had after she was drained. I can’t tell if she’s having a rough time because of the draining or because of whatever condition is causing the ascites and slow crop to begin with.

I sincerely hope she doesn’t have an intestinal blockage from cancer like Ruby and Ester had. She does seem to be hungry and is picking at the baby bird formula, which I mixed with electrolytes. I saw her drink some water on her own, as well.

Most importantly, it’s an absolutely beautiful, perfect day here in California. It’s warm but not hot. Not cold at all. It’s sunny and not very breezy. And Lucky is surrounded by her friends. Here is Buttercup being a good friend, sitting up close next to her while the other girls are dust bathing.

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After a little while, Lucky moved over here, and her tribe followed. I love these girls so much.

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Lucky is a beautiful girl. I'm glad she has good friends in her flock to keep her company.

 

[featherhead007]

I let my hen sleep with me for the night, but that was a big mistake….. I’m finding little thank you’s all over my bed ! How can so much come out of one chicken? I have pics I choose not to share!

“Hey, I’m a chicken! I couldn’t help myself. After all, daddy feeds me leftovers from thanksgiving! But honestly, daddy is a darn good cook! “

 

[fuentemoon]

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Dear Aurora-

I am struggling with getting all the pullets and the ridiculous rooster to do exactly as I wish at all times. They are just not consistently bowing to my wishes as I would like.
I have a muff and ruff just like you and therefore I know I should be in charge as none of the other pullets have anything like this. Your Iron beak rule is proof enough for me. If you have any advice for me I am all ears!

Thank you in advance-
Peanut Butter (self-appointed Queen Regent, in training of the Hollow Rd Coop)

Such a pretty chicken

 

[ChicoryBlue]

Definitely some new feathers coming in around her neck. But she is still shedding further down her body.

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Yes dear Diana's got things going on under there! Hope she doesn't have it too rough.

 

[featherhead007]

OMG how beautiful Coco’s tail feathers are growing in finally. Yay!

 

[micstrachan]

Lucky is a beautiful girl. I'm glad she has good friends in her flock to keep her company.

Thank you! She rested most of the day, but did decide to get up and do some chickeny things here at the end of the day. Now she is eating a bunch of shredded zucchini. Maybe she needs the manganese. I’m so happy to see her foraging and actually seeming a bit excited about the zucchini. She even chased off some of the junior hens.