Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[featherhead007]

That's a big egg


Naughty boy, I would just ignore him. Don't chase him down, but if you're walking by him and he is standing there I would reach out and hold him steady so he doesn't run off. Give him a reward of treats after.

And don’t forget the big fat kiss

 

[Ponypoor]

It’s Sunday right? (I really need to take more chicken pictures! Sorry all)View attachment 3410030View attachment 3410031View attachment 3410032View attachment 3410033

Arduinna - you are a funny girl
Jimmy has an awesome set of horns!
And of course Ciaran is growing like a weed! And has his own lovely set of horns

 

[featherhead007]

So everyday I takes these meds about 8am and 8pm. They knock me out so I sleep for a couple of hours and at night I sleep for good until 1 or 2 am then Im up for a few hours then back to bed and wake up to feed the chooks around 8am.
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If you want to wonder “if Alex is up right now too?” (on those late nights) the answer is YES probably

 

[ValarieF]

If you want to wonder “if Alex is up right now too?” (on those late nights) the answer is YES probably

We could destroy this thread at night lol

 

[featherhead007]

There is a lot of anecdotal evidence with mares and cows having their babies together! In fact I had 2 mares foal within 30 minutes of each other once!

And then one need only look at wildebeest and antelope in Africa, and caribou in the arctic who all drop their babies within a week or so so that they all are growing up together.

I don't see it as any stretch that pullets would also be affected by such things. And isn't it said that leaving chicks in the incubator will encourage other chicks to hatch with their cheeping

Kinda seems that everyone in the hospital maternity ward, has their babies around the same time too!

 

[featherhead007]

Yes. I really am thinking of getting more this spring.
My target flock size has always been around 8 and I am still only at 3. There is ooodles of space so that isn’t a worry.
I just need to decide how many, what kind, where from, and when. Details, details!!

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

Soo, until about a hour ago I was not really sure just how serious Goose was going to be on going broody. Now I'm more hopeful, she has been on her nest pretty much all afternoon. Last night there were 3 eggs in the nest. I decided to test her, and see if she laid a egg today.
Before I lifted her up to do a egg count, I did get my first warning growl from her, very good sign. I've stroked her on the nest box before and stuck my hand under her with zero reactions.

Still only 3 eggs, another very good sign. If she was going to lay, she would have done it early this morning.

She bit my wrist while I was counting eggs, she has zero regrets and I am encouraged and not mad at her at all.

Now, these video's are dark, they are just for sound only. It would not surprise me to find her on the nest tonight still after everyone has went to roost. If so, that would make today day 1.

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

Now for the Chiquita and the Marshmallows.
She either has them digging or starting to work on flying school.

 

[featherhead007]

It’s a full fun filled afternoon here. Jaffar was outside my window crowing, so I went out and brought him in. Special treats for a special rooster!
I hope he likes Thai food!

 

[featherhead007]

Now for the Chiquita and the Marshmallows.
She either has them digging or starting to work on flying school.

Video #1 is obviously ground control class
Video #2 touch and go flight simulation
Video #3 landing and hanger approach procedures.
Well done for their first efforts!