Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Sally PB]

You might want to take another look at the beilefelders.... my in-laws have some of them...the rainbow barred roo is one as is the hen 3rd from the front on the other perch

I'm interested in Bielefelders.... Do they like them? The autosexing chicks is a BIG plus.

 

[lightm]

Those of you who follow 'Ask Aurora' will have noticed that Bernadette has given away my secret. I have been holding out on you all and spent Christmas and New Year introducing new chickens to the Chicken Palace.

Bernadette gave you only fleeting glimpses of them running away
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26430083

But now it is time for me to introduce them properly to everyone at Fluffy Butt Acres.

Before I do so, I want to say a huge thank you to @bgmathteach who really succeeded in pushing me past the sadness of all my recent chicken losses to expand my flock, and who really went above and beyond to share two beautiful members of her flock with me. Thanks also to @BY Bob who provided wise advice and @MaryJanet who by sharing the stories of her laundry chickens helped me realize how I could make quarantine practical for these grown ladies - I too now have a chicken room!

Please meet the new Princesses in residence.

Eli (Elinor)
Elinor is flighty but also very food motivated. She will hide behind or underneath her sister as long as doing so does not cut off her access to the food.
She is named after Elinor Smith who was a stunt pilot in the 1920s. In 1928 she flew under all the bridges on the East River in NYC - she did it on a dare and nobody has achieved it since. This capture's Eli's character perfectly!

Babs
Babs is larger, fluffy, comfortable, and inclined to be friendly. She is still wary of me, but settles when held. She is very vocal and is constantly talking to whoever is interested. She is no pushover will scream blue murder when I first try to touch her. She seems inclined to want to be friends with Diana and Bernie. Her name is partly inspired by Barbara Walters - a pioneering female news broadcaster in the US (and Babs can certainly broadcast) and partly in recognition of @bgmathteach, but mainly just because it suits her!

The main issue right now is that they are both roosting 10' up in the rafters of the Chicken Palace run. Getting there is no small feat, and when they come down they sometimes land right in front of Bernadette who does not appreciate when it rains chickens from the sky.

Here are a few pictures by way of introduction - more to follow I am sure.

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Oh, I am so happy for you and the new princesses!! This cheers me up.

 

[featherhead007]

Oh, I am so happy for you and the new princesses!! This cheers me up.

What’s really cheering me up, is that RC is happy with her new additions.

 

[Pastel the Rooster]

I'm interested in Bielefelders.... Do they like them? The autosexing chicks is a BIG plus.

I've looked in getting them, but I never have. I've heard that they are very sweet, even when broody. If you get them you will probably enjoy them. Even the roosters are supposed to be sweet.

 

[Pastel the Rooster]

Congrats RC! Welcome, Eli and Babs!! Welcome to the flocks little girls!!

 

[featherhead007]

My shoes are Rockports. My birds are porchRocks!

 

[Pastel the Rooster]

My shoes are Rockports. My birds are porchRocks! View attachment 3367088

Pretty birds. ❤

 

[MaryJanet]

I am so happy

This bit ^ is the best bit

It took me a while to believe Bernie wouldn't kill them

Well, Aurora didn't actually say 'keep them alive' but she implied it by saying they'd become minions. So I have to acknowledge and celebrate Bernie's attention to detail.

They were raised by one of her broodies

Such a great way for a chicken to get started in life

I am so happy she was willing to share them with me.

She's extremely thoughtful and generous.

there is a lot of poop flowing down from on high!

That's a problem in the big coop at my place too. Ever since Janet found it impossible to give up the rafter, the poop has been flowing down! The other hens have learned to than to roost away from the poop flow!

 

[Pastel the Rooster]

Well, Aurora didn't actually say 'keep them alive' but she implied it by saying they'd become minions. So I have to acknowledge and celebrate Bernie's attention to detail.

I loved all of what you just said, but this was the best part

 

[BY Bob]

Excellent read as always! Thank you Aurora and Bob!

I'm glad you liked it!