Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Pastel the Rooster]

I feel this entirely, I keep going to Greenfire farms website to stare at at all the cool breeds they have. Especially tempting to me are the Swedish Flower Hens, soooo many speckles!!

I feel you! I am always scrolling on Greenfire farms! Those Belfelders (I probably spelled it wrong) are so tempting! Ohhhh! And the Ayam Ceami's

 

[Pastel the Rooster]

It is obvious (to me, at least) that you are far from stupid. Your demeanor online says that you are a mature, respectful, thoughtful person. I was actually surprised to learn your age!

Thank you! I never said anything about my age though. Do you mean that I am still in school

 

[Pastel the Rooster]

They're aurosexing. Roos hatch with a spot on their heads. Pullets don't have the spot. Fluff color is different too.

Yes. Roos have a light spot on th e head and a light red coloring while hens have striped on their back and are darker coloring (this is from my memory of seeing some in the feed store)

 

[TX Chick Noob]

Thanks for the endorsement. It's it easy to work with?

Steel Roof Tax

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When working with metal roofing the most important thing is to get the first piece perfectly square with the edge of the roof. After that it is fairly easy to out on the remaining pieces, especially the type you bought. Make sure to do it when it isn’t very windy, or you will have metal kites trying to fly around.

Roof tax

 

[micstrachan]

Have you carefully 'combed through' all her feathers to be sure she doesn't have a puncture wound? if she did get one, they are sometimes quite hard to clean out and she might have an infection. She also might have gotten her cornea scratched - it might not show, but it would hurt some ( @micstrachan might be able to comment on that and the healing process...unfortunately she has personal experience with that.)

Yes, a scratched cornea is tender and there is risk of infection. I have read you can use neosporin without pain killer, but I would prefer an optic ointment, if available. If nothing else, maybe rinse a few times with sterile eyewash?.

 

[Ponypoor]

Thank you! I never said anything about my age though. Do you mean that I am still in school

I am still in school sometimes

 

[Ponypoor]

When working with metal roofing the most important thing is to get the first piece perfectly square with the edge of the roof. After that it is fairly easy to out on the remaining pieces, especially the type you bought. Make sure to do it when it isn’t very windy, or you will have metal kites trying to fly around.

Roof tax
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Yes the kite thing I know well haha

Wear safety goggles so no metal debris gets in eye.

 

[Ponypoor]

The deed is done and no necks were broken in the process. Momma hen is safely in one of the porch boxes with 4 chicks and 4 eggs. When Austin was trying to get into position to gently grab her she came off the nest like a bat out of you know where. He deflected her and almost lost his footing in the process. Oh the names that hen was called. At that point there was no getting her and stuffing her in the cat carrier so he caught the chicks and eggs and put them in and brought them down too me. Not before busting up her nest and blocking the entrance with a rock. It took about 10 minutes but she did come off the hill to the chicks. I managed to grab her and then moved her to the porch. I first stuffed her in the nest and while holding her tucked one egg under her. That was all it took for her to settle down and accept the rest of the eggs and her chicks.

AWESOME AUSTIN!

Wow that was a real telenovela with that hen!

I am so glad she back I'm civilization

Can't wait til more photos!

 

[Ponypoor]

That's interesting. The instructions say to specifically put the screws in the valley on either side of the ridge. I do have the screws with the rubber washers.

I would follow manufacturers directions in case of any defaults. Better to follow their TOP.

 

[Ponypoor]

I really endorse Legbars. I love my Glynda.

Yes I am leaning towards a few of those under my broodies