Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[lightm]

I know I've said this before, but I just love watching the 'calculating' going on before 'lift-off'

I love to see them flying to the rafter and I love seeing them roost up there. Bring me lots of smile.

 

[GregnLety]

@ManueB here is our bantam roo. Good natured and handsome. Calmest bantam roo i have ever seen.

 

[bgmathteach]

@TX Chick Noob

How are you and Miss Z doing? I hope she is getting on well and not too depressed.

 

[GregnLety]

Okay, so I know my pictures aren't the best as the bobcat was walking away by the time I got out with the camera, but this is what I have for bobcat pics.

That said, looking at @RoyalChick 's still, and rewatching the video some more...I still think the legs are too 'narrow'/not 'rugged enough' looking for a bobcat. That said, I can't make out a tail, and both red & grey foxes have 'bushy' tails.
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Grey fox:
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Note: smaller snout - half way between a red fox and a cat. Body type is also a bit mixed. Taller than a red fox, but also heavier set than one. That said, the only grey fox I have seen was one that someone had shot, and I found it dead on the back/sheltered side of my 'way-back' compost pile (what looked to be a gun shot wound in front leg - and it looked infected.). It had gotten wet, so wasn't 'fluffy', and the head shape was very different - not as pointed of a snout, much broader, flatter face - half way between a cat & a red fox. Grey foxes can climb & have retractable claws. Though taller than a red fox (yes, I said it again) it had a 'sturdier' frame look to it. That said, never saw a soaking wet red fox laying still to compare it to the body I saw.

Looks like a long legged bobcat

 

[featherhead007]

Dakota! She attacked me when I walked by the chickens room. I was carrying a cheeseburger and I guess she wanted some. She flew straight onto the plate and I dropped it on the floor. She’s been eating all day long, so why is she jumping me now? Crazy bird!

 

[knoturavggrl]

I paid $10.98 for 18 eggs. Today (Wish my chooks would get with the program!)

I live in rural Ohio and it cost me 6.18 for 18 Walmart brand large eggs I mean

 

[bgmathteach]

Dakota! She attacked me when I walked by the chickens room. I was carrying a cheeseburger and I guess she wanted some. She flew straight onto the plate and I dropped it on the floor. She’s been eating all day long, so why is she jumping me now? Crazy bird!

Um, because she is a carnivour (well omivour, but carnivour in spirit!), and you had some good smelling food on your plate.

also, she didn't attack YOU. You said so yourself - she flew right onto your PLATE..she was attacking the hamburger, silly!

 

[featherhead007]

I’m ashamed that I have to buy store bought eggs in the first place!

 

[featherhead007]

Um, because she is a carnivour (well omivour, but carnivour in spirit!), and you had some good smelling food on your plate.

also, she didn't attack YOU. You said so yourself - she flew right onto your PLATE..she was attacking the hamburger, silly!

Well, she was darn accurate with her hunting skills!

 

[Ponypoor]

Well played!