Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[bgmathteach]

The young Sebrights testing their wings.View attachment 3445899View attachment 3445902

Hmmm, @RoyalChick , I think these are just as high or higher than the Math Majors in the rafters!

 

[Chicken poppy]

Hilarious!!! I have found two of mine, who are all standard sized, in the same as box before. I don’t understand why they do that. I’ll have to get a video next time.

Please do. I’m sure it’s adorable.

 

[ChicoryBlue]

I don’t know. We keep having crazy weather here that’s putting a wrench in the breeders plans. I also learned that it is a Bella Leghorns, or not sexed until they’re older. I want chicks I can raise from little babies. There’s another place called Alchemist, but it’s a few hours away, I think.

Are you near Mill Valley? https://www.millvalleychickens.com/

 

[ChicoryBlue]

Look who is in the nest box! We still have ‘t changed put these too-small boxes after all these years. View attachment 3445033

Bridge?
Yes it looks small but comfy. What about height? I've noticed something. Each time I happen to catch the hens here laying when I open the back, when the moment comes to push it out they stand penguin-like. It's tall enough in there (plus some) for them to do that. Popcorn did it today. First they are sitting, nesting, throwing bits on their backs, gathering bedding, and clucking away, or silent, still, and intense-looking. But when Popcorn was actually laying she stood up, then got in a penguin pose. She even walked forward a couple steps, twice. Then the egg came out. She resumed her normal standing stance, turned and left (probably because I was there). Is this normal, or is this a bad sign?

 

[RoyalChick]

They are also DARK hens. Absorb the sun more readily and heat up more quickly!

Actually I think you may be right - Eli got overheated today and had to dunk her head in the bowl of wild water to cool down.
She got all revved up and was digging like a wild thing in the full sun and then kept running laps and flying around. She skidded to a halt by my feet and was panting and then went and dunked and calmed down.
I have no idea what was going on!

 

[RoyalChick]

Bridge?
Yes it looks small but comfy. What about height? I've noticed something. Each time I happen to catch the hens here laying when I open the back, when the moment comes to push it out they stand penguin-like. It's tall enough in there (plus some) for them to do that. Popcorn did it today. First they are sitting, nesting, throwing bits on their backs, gathering bedding, and clucking away, or silent, still, and intense-looking. But when Popcorn was actually laying she stood up, then got in a penguin pose. She even walked forward a couple steps, twice. Then the egg came out. She resumed her normal standing stance, turned and left (probably because I was there). Is this normal, or is this a bad sign?

I think that is normal.

 

[RoyalChick]

@RoyalChick DO NOT I repeat do not let Eli and Babs see this



Wow that is just too funny! Do they do this often?

Hmmm, @RoyalChick , I think these are just as high or higher than the Math Majors in the rafters!

I am absolutely confident that at least Eli will get to the roof of the Chicken Palace. She often eyes it up when she is out and about, but then gets distracted by something to dig up.
I hope when she goes up that I am there to witness it!

 

[knoturavggrl]

Mugshot Monday

Queen of my flock: Brownie

 

[RoyalChick]

Mugshot Monday

Queen of my flock: Brownie
View attachment 3446069

That is a wonderful picture - and of course your subject is gorgeous which helps!

 

[Pastel the Rooster]

The product on the right is what I used when Mozzarella's foot was hurting.
But chicken medication and treatments are so expensive. Look at the product on the left... Does anyone use the Healthy Hen products? I'm pretty sure no one uses an egg cleanser.
View attachment 3444865
View attachment 3444872

My mistake. I got this at TSC, and my TSC also Carrie's that product. This is what I'm using on BBQ.