Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

So I tried confining them to the coop before roosting. I am kinda regretting interfering as I think there is less runway for them from these rafters unless they fly on to roosts.
I do hope they don’t break their necks coming down.
Ugh. Why did I do this?


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Because i suggested it and it seemed like a good idea. I'm sorry. You need to fatten those birds up.

 

[BY Bob]

My first Thristy Thursday!!
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Pastel saying, "thank you, Mom for the fresh water!!"

Wonderful.

 

[BY Bob]

I have found a long handled shovel ( with the D grip) makes a great 'chicken lifter' off their roosts (read : branches)that are high! Between that and my very sturdy 2 step step stool, I can reach about 9'+ up! (ask me how I know )

I think you gave her some defective or poorly trained chickens.

Just saying.

 

[micstrachan]

A person who is very dear to me has a Mille- Fleur named Millie. Here she is. View attachment 3367284

She’s so beautiful!

 

[BY Bob]

She has really golden hackles! Very grand.

Yes her hackles seem very different from the typical photos you see of Jubilee orpingtons. I think they are gorgeous. They remind my Patsy in a way.

 

[BY Bob]

Have I asked this before? Or does anybody know what this might be on Coco’s face? View attachment 3367991View attachment 3367992

I don't know. I've never seen that before on a chicken.

 

[BY Bob]

Oh she is enjoying the entertainment.
I have been distributing treats to distract everyone - Diana gets to eat the lion share of those.
Sometimes she sits up on a tree stump and watches them all chase each other. Like a queen watching her knights jousting for her entertainment.
She seems unperturbed by the additions and they treat her with respect. If she approaches a feeder they move out of her way so she has free access to it, but they don’t scamper and run like they do from Bernie.
I have only once see her give a little peck on the head when Babs did her whole takeover of the roosting spot. But that was pretty mild.
Bottom line, I think she is enjoying all the fun from a safe distance.

Like a true queen should. She has a minion to enforce her will, Bernie. The queen should not get her beak dirty unless absolutely necessary or she finds it fun like Lilly used to.

Aurora "introduced" herself to the Rascals and then left it to Sydney and Phyllis to do the harassing.

 

[featherhead007]

I don't know. I've never seen that before on a chicken.

Now you have. What I do for her, I will advise you all.

 

[BY Bob]

I missed the bed time drama again but that's ok - less stress for me (right @BY Bob ?).

Yes. Let them roost without watching. It's safer for your own peace of mind.

 

[BY Bob]

I'm going to Alaska in June, and I will be going to Canada at the end if my trip!

That's wonderful. You will have a fabulous time.