Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

Totally understand. As Twig has matured watching Bubba and Branches behavioral shifts towards him I see now that my flock is a 2 rooster flock. Twig is also submissive and Bubba is taking advantage. Branch and Bubba coexist peacefully. I can see Twig and Branch working together well, but even If I got rid of Branch which will never happen Bubba and Twig will never work. This leaves me with 2 options, rehoming either Twig or Bubba. I love both boys, but, Bubba is my Drumstick son. Deep down, I cannot let him go for that reason alone. I'm going to be in no rush, I want a wonderful home for Twig. After I find him that perfect home as long as I have both Bubba and Branch I will force myself not to fall for anymore future boys and realize that I tried but my flock cannot be in harmony with 3 boys.

I'm so sorry.

 

[BY Bob]

If it was #elipoopwatch alone I would go in. But I am trying to keep Babs out late enough that she can’t see to go to the rafters and settles for the night with Bernie. I don’t know if it will work and I wish I had chosen a warmer night to try!

Terrible weather today. Don't make yourself sick.

 

[BY Bob]

Ok - so architect I am not... but this is what I am thinking - along the walls (not just that one wall) I would have a series of shelves staggered. @BY Bob suggested a lower height and that would be likely what I will do - but for now here is what I drew:
- Each shelf would be big enough for a chicken to roost on comfortably, any squabbling and they would be moved to the next one (lower or higher...). I could even have another level under it.

FYI - The dash-line is the 4' height of the wall.... incase you can't read my writing.

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Why 4 feet high? My low roosts aren't even 2 feet high.

 

[BY Bob]

Why do I believe I can outwit a chicken?
I have education. I have life experience. I am practical and have had some moderate success in many things I have tried to do in life.
But none of that is enough for me to outwit a chicken.
Babs is back with Eli up in the rafters and I am curled up next to the radiator in my bathroom hoping that feeling will return to my extremities.



And up she goes ….

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I have said this so many times.

 

[BY Bob]

And add in a couple of pullets to go with the wee man

Why are all chickens "wee" to you? You better watch out or you are going to get "Gimli'ed"!

 

[BY Bob]

Either Coco has problems with both of her feet, or I misjudged the possibility of her bumble foot problem. There are no scabs or black spots on the bottom of her feet. And she’s still fast as ever ( I get my exercise from chasing her) View attachment 3420968

That's a great photo!

 

[BY Bob]

I have said this so many times.

Especially with leghorns.

 

[BY Bob]

One of Red's new gals actually went into the pen when the tribe did. The other 2 only required minimal coaching.

Excellent!

 

[BY Bob]

I will try. I think what I would get is a blurry shot of Eli running off with as many as her beak will hold!

Don't spread them too wide. You need them to stand shoulder to shoulder.

 

[BY Bob]

The Rare Snowback Chicken
There have been no sightings around these parts all winter until today.