Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Pastel the Rooster]

And if you are looking down your horse will likely run you into a tree (been there )

That sounds like fun!!!

 

[Ponypoor]

Spring Treat

1 week after a low of 4°F it is like a spring day here today.
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So they get a wonderful treat.
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This was a decorative pumpkin that froze solid to my porch. I was able to scoop it up with a grain shovel and share it with the ladies today.

Bet they enjoyed it!

 

[RoyalChick]

And if you are looking down your horse will likely run you into a tree (been there )

I knew I was frightened of horses for a reason!

 

[bgmathteach]

I think he said he was going to Colorado to visit an old friend who raised horses.

@featherhead007 are you back in town yet?

I can't find an additional specific previous post, so maybe I imagined it, but he was just leaving FRiday evening, and it was to take 4 hours to fly there. He has mentioned he doesn't like to fly at night, so I assume that he would have spent last night with the friend??? I personally will only start to worry if we don't hear from him later tonight or tomorrow. I'm sure he is missing Chaco, and maybe being out with his friend is good for him.

 

[ValarieF]

I can't find an additional specific previous post, so maybe I imagined it, but he was just leaving FRiday evening, and it was to take 4 hours to fly there. He has mentioned he doesn't like to fly at night, so I assume that he would have spent last night with the friend??? I personally will only start to worry if we don't hear from him later tonight or tomorrow. I'm sure he is missing Chaco, and maybe being out with his friend is good for him.

 

[Ponypoor]

That sounds like fun!!!

….sure - for the horse! Hahaha!

One day I will dig out some old show photos and post.

 

[Ponypoor]

Sunday Visit

Went up to my sister’s place and checked out my niece’s chickies and ducks. We let them roam outside for a while.

 

[Pastel the Rooster]

Okay, I have a very serious question about my chickens health. I don't free range my chickens. They have a decent sized run. It could probably fit 8 chickens, if not more. I only have 4 chickens, but I have had 6 chickens in there. Three roos, three hens. I gave two of the roos away, they were just too aggressive towards me. Pastel is fine though. Should I start letting them out? They are all over a year old, and I am just terrified that something will happen to them. We are working on my coop, and we will have a large area to let them out during the day. They seem happy, but I live on 14 cleared acres, and I own 50 acres total. 50 - 14 = How much non-cleared land I own. I have had to chase my guineas all around in the woods to try and save their life. I love my guineas, but they are no chickens. I would die if anything were to happen to my chicks. What do you guys suggest to do? Wait until they can be let out into a big coop and stretch their legs and wings that way? Or just let them out with my guineas and hope that everyone survives? They are not trained to go back into the coop, but they could learn. I just would hate myself if a predator came and got one.
Another thing... is BBQ a RIR or a Brown Leghorn? She lays pinkish-tan eggs. Could she be a mix of both? Her comb makes me think a Leghorn, but her color makes me think RIR

 

[ValarieF]

Sunday Visit

Went up to my sister’s place and checked out my niece’s chickies and ducks. We let them roam outside for a while.

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That barred looks like my rooster Hades he is gorgeous.

 

[ValarieF]

Okay, I have a very serious question about my chickens health. I don't free range my chickens. They have a decent sized run. It could probably fit 8 chickens, if not more. I only have 4 chickens, but I have had 6 chickens in there. Three roos, three hens. I gave two of the roos away, they were just too aggressive towards me. Pastel is fine though. Should I start letting them out? They are all over a year old, and I am just terrified that something will happen to them. We are working on my coop, and we will have a large area to let them out during the day. They seem happy, but I live on 14 cleared acres, and I own 50 acres total. 50 - 14 = How much non-cleared land I own. I have had to chase my guineas all around in the woods to try and save their life. I love my guineas, but they are no chickens. I would die if anything were to happen to my chicks. What do you guys suggest to do? Wait until they can be let out into a big coop and stretch their legs and wings that way? Or just let them out with my guineas and hope that everyone survives? They are not trained to go back into the coop, but they could learn. I just would hate myself if a predator came and got one.
Another thing... is BBQ a RIR or a Brown Leghorn? She lays pinkish-tan eggs. Could she be a mix of both? Her comb makes me think a Leghorn, but her color makes me think RIR
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I have mine in a run and coop. I dont free range and if I could I wouldnt because there are too many predators and I want my chickens safe. I say keep them in the run there arent that many chickens and a predator will get them if you free range. I plan on expanding my coop and run this spring so they have more room but are safe and I have 21 chickens.