Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[ChicoryBlue]

Yep. A little antibacterial really helped.
But now I have another problem. Jaffar was soaking wet in the coop and I had to bring him inside to dry out. View attachment 3371271

Warm blow dryer if he's not getting warm enough? Even guys can have a nice day at the salon you know!

 

[featherhead007]

Warm blow dryer if he's not getting warm enough? Even guys can have a nice day at the salon you know!

My house is full of chickens tonight. It’s raining very hard outside.

 

[ChicoryBlue]

My house is full of chickens tonight. It’s raining very hard outside.

Snuggle party will warm Jaffar

 

[GregnLety]

@ManueB

Festivities tax, mama Sebright and babies View attachment 3370483

Is that the bantam you got some time before summer? Anyway she's very pretty like all Sebright. And look at this markings on the first two chicks' wings . Do you know who is their dad ?


Yes these have been here since early summer. The dad's 2 possible roosters. One is a miniature game which looks similar to your Theo. The other rooster is on loan to a friend of ours who had some hens but no roo. I'll get a pic of our roo in the morning.

 

[BY Bob]

Oh the blast from the past mugs has hit home this afternoon. I was staring out at Bubba this morning thinking how gorgeous he was now that he is 1 1/2 and coming into his prime. Then it hit me like a ton of bricks. His daddy Drummie was this exact age when I lost him. Oh how I wish I could see what he would have looked like now as a Maran boy just gets better with age.
My blast from the past, Drumstick, the best roo ever.
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p.s. We do not dare let Branch hear I said that under ANY circumstances.

Wonderful!

thanks @RoyalChick for sharing the trip down memory lane.

 

[BY Bob]

I do not know why but something spurred me to go out and get some shots of my 3 boys. Before I post them I thought I would post the mugs of the newest members of my flock.
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OMG! I just love them.

 

[BY Bob]

OMG! I just love them.

The miracle chicks!

 

[BY Bob]

My boys.
Bubba first, seeing as how his frost bite is not swelling and blistering I have a little hope he will not loose every point on his comb.
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Twiggy.
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And last, but definitely not least, my boy Branch.
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Great pictures of super handsome men.

 

[RoyalChick]

Well how is Eli's flight down? Precarious every time?

Not too bad. Just not as in control as Babs. I think she is OK with it.

 

[BY Bob]

Yes I am too, especially considering what she was facing. And she was soooo happy to find another tribe!

Day 4 of Queenie determined to integrate, acting demure, making good use of the "bucket and ladder alley dodge"
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Thank you. Your and everyone’s support and advice was really welcome and helpful, really, the community took her in!

I'm afraid I still struggle with her death, it pangs me. But on balance I know she lived a good life here, and I try to have a forgiving compassion when the pangs come. It helps to do these look-backs. I am remembering many more good times these days!

Still Day 4: Cornered and getting "The Talk": Coop Rules, Pecking Order, Roosting Protocol, Probationary Status, Union Dues & Vesting Requirements
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The Buckeyes were not terribly dedicated to chasing Queenie, it was a part-time thing. Here they are all distracted by the coop roosting bars and floor having been removed for cleaning. You can make out Queenie standing behind the ladder.
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Yes, you were! I am remembering more of the many good things about her time here.
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She and Butters had a preening party one day
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And she really liked chives
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Dear Queenie
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So wonderful! I'm glad you are sharing these.