Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[ChicoryBlue]

Could she have just a bit of silkie in her? Otherwise, I'm completely stumped Hope it is nothing to worry about!

This is my thought too @micstrachan that there's a bit of silkie or other different feathered type in her.

 

[Ponypoor]

This is all very interesting

Following this with interest for sure.

 

[Ponypoor]

@Ponypoor
My big guy Bubba with the most impressive sets of wattles wants to crow Happy Birthday to you.
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Splendid wattles Bubba and that comb too! Wonderful
Thank you handsome fella for your well wishes

 

[Ponypoor]

Thanks Bob - that's super cute

 

[Ponypoor]

Happy Christmas

I got these ornaments for Mrs BY Bob from Etsy.

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They are super cute. I'm very pleased

Fluffy butts and topknots! awwwww! too cute!

 

[RoyalChick]

Bernadette commands you to have a wonderful birthday @Ponypoor.

 

[ChicoryBlue]

A bit of research reveals that birds have a type of feather called a filoplume. All the pictures look identical to what Bernie has.
They act like cats whiskers - ie a strong sensory function - things like wind speed etc.
The only problem is they are supposed to be very short whereas Bernie's are very long.
I think I might post these on a thread to see if any BYC folk have experience.
Here is a diagram showing a filoplume feather.
Can everyone have a look and see if their chickens have them too?

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Letter a looks just like your Bernie! What about the base of it, this is very interesting. Yes I thought they are supposed to be very short.
Will check the ladies for these, but I had my face in everyone's backside a couple of days ago looking for any mites resurgence and didn't notice anything like this. But I was focused on their skin... I don't think I've even seen a filoplume on them though they've got to be there.

 

[LozzyR]

It is mugshot Monday and here is Diana nibbling at left over potato roll in my hand. Look at her spikey hair-do with new feathers coming in on her head.
She is such a sweet little hen. I like to see that she is eating. She is always so dainty though truth to tell she is really a bit of a piglet.

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Then this happened!

Bernadette stepped in to show her how it is done - there is nothing dainty about Big-Bernie!
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OMG she’s like a shark leaping out of the water!

 

[knoturavggrl]

Happy Birthday Kelly!! You are so kind and generous with your advice and time. I hope you have a wonderful day!!!!

 

[knoturavggrl]

Happy Christmas

I got these ornaments for Mrs BY Bob from Etsy.

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They are super cute. I'm very pleased

Oh my these are just adorable!! She is gonna love them!!