Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[bgmathteach]

They are Mrs BY Bob's favorite bird. She loves vultures.

Don't let Phyllis hear that, she will be jealous. Might be afraid of no more 'big coop' and TV time!!

 

[BY Bob]

A Single Tribe Again

All symptoms are gone. The final dose of antibiotics has been given. I have released everyone from isolation and the tribe is one once more.

It was either viral and cleared on its own or bacterial and the enrofloxacin cleared it up. Either way I am celebrating a success. Disaster averted.

I assumed that the Polish were in trouble. They spent yesterday passing in front of the main coop. Back and forth they went. Seeming to taunt those in isolation. I was sure if not Aurora then Sydney would come out and deliver reminders of their place in things.

I was also a little concerned about Hattie. Would Aurora feel threatened by Hattie’s independence.

I was wrong in all of my assumptions.

It may not have been a good thing for Glynda to study under the masters tutelage for 5 straight days. It certainly did Betty no favors.

As soon as she saw Glynda and Lady Featherington come out of the main coop, Betty came over to remind them of their place. Glynda was having none of it. A hen fight very similar to the Hattie v Aurora fight broke out. Sadly I was not ready. I have no video.

It was exceptionally similar because the black hen, in this case Phyllis, tried to break it up. No such luck.

The end result is that Betty lost.

Since the fight Glynda has mounted Betty and chased her again. Again the mounting was so fast I could not get the camera out. I do have some chase video which I will share once I edit it.

I do have video of Hattie reminding the victor of her place beneath Hattie in the order. As soon as the fight was over Hattie took care of that.

I have deep sympathy for poor Betty. It can't be fun to lose like that.

Aurora has pecked no one. There was no need apparently. It is interesting that she may have found her own Sansa.

I am sure there are more events to come. Stay tuned.

Perhaps a statue of the victor is in order.....

This view

Or this view

Seriously. I do wish her and Phyllis would stay out of that flower pot.

 

[BY Bob]

Ok Bob are you interested in giving a couple eggs to a broody?? I think you need some chicks also!

If Phyllis goes broody this year I am going to let her hatch. If not, no chicks her.

 

[rural mouse]

This one is Whiskey, yes?

Your boys are all so handsome, but I'm particularly fond of Cheetah and Whiskey!

Those 2 work well together, too. And yes, that's Whiskey

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

If Phyllis goes broody this year I am going to let her hatch. If not, no chicks her.

What if another hen besides Phyllis were to go broody? Maybe, just maybe Sydney will try it again, or Lady F.

 

[BY Bob]

Don't let Phyllis hear that, she will be jealous. Might be afraid of no more 'big coop' and TV time!!

There will be no vultures in my house anytime soon. I think Phyllis is safe for now.

 

[BY Bob]

What if another hen besides Phyllis were to go broody? Maybe, just maybe Sydney will try it again, or Lady F.

Sydney I would consider. Lady Featherington would need to go through 1 cycle to prove she had staying power.
Phyllis has really earned it. Especially after my failed attempt to give her chicks to raise. I know that Phyllis will stick it out.

The chicks that hatch can't stay. So we will need to find them a good home. Because of that I don't want every hen hatching all year.

Honestly Sydney has never shown any desire to hatch again. Those kids must have ran her ragged

 

[ChicoryBlue]

Ok, so since y’all liked one of my pics so much, need your advice. Which of these three do you like the best to submit to POW?

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It makes a nice triptych, like reverse order, 3,2,1, side-by-side. They are all really great. You can submit all of them individually, I didn’t think there is a picture limit, is there one?

 

[Miss_BEE]

A Single Tribe Again

All symptoms are gone. The final dose of antibiotics has been given. I have released everyone from isolation and the tribe is one once more.

It was either viral and cleared on its own or bacterial and the enrofloxacin cleared it up. Either way I am celebrating a success. Disaster averted.

I assumed that the Polish were in trouble. They spent yesterday passing in front of the main coop. Back and forth they went. Seeming to taunt those in isolation. I was sure if not Aurora then Sydney would come out and deliver reminders of their place in things.

I was also a little concerned about Hattie. Would Aurora feel threatened by Hattie’s independence.

I was wrong in all of my assumptions.

It may not have been a good thing for Glynda to study under the masters tutelage for 5 straight days. It certainly did Betty no favors.

As soon as she saw Glynda and Lady Featherington come out of the main coop, Betty came over to remind them of their place. Glynda was having none of it. A hen fight very similar to the Hattie v Aurora fight broke out. Sadly I was not ready. I have no video.

It was exceptionally similar because the black hen, in this case Phyllis, tried to break it up. No such luck.

The end result is that Betty lost.

Since the fight Glynda has mounted Betty and chased her again. Again the mounting was so fast I could not get the camera out. I do have some chase video which I will share once I edit it.

I do have video of Hattie reminding the victor of her place beneath Hattie in the order. As soon as the fight was over Hattie took care of that.

I have deep sympathy for poor Betty. It can't be fun to lose like that.

Aurora has pecked no one. There was no need apparently. It is interesting that she may have found her own Sansa.

I am sure there are more events to come. Stay tuned.

Perhaps a statue of the victor is in order.....

This view
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Or this viewView attachment 3456167

Seriously. I do wish her and Phyllis would stay out of that flower pot.

chickens sound very challenging

 

[Miss_BEE]

Well she (?he? might be the circumstance, might be the roo...but that stance is suggestive - though chest not out, so maybe not?)

Anyways - she is absolutely adorable. I swear babies of nearly all animals are cute just so you get attached and take care of them!!! Is she about 2 weeks old? Maybe just under2 weeks? I love the name ! Have you met 'Miss Bee" she just popped on, i think, a week or so ago. Maybe when her chicks arrive, she might abscond with that name!

I am here but busy with getting ready for my own chicks to comehome next week sometime. all baby animals are very cute