Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Ponypoor]

She just had another trim and keeps asking for a ride to breakfast (where the bulk of the woodpile used to be) so she's out of sight of the Idiots. She gets herself back to the coop, braving their attentions in doing so. She's been staying close to the coop otherwise. Between the snowy squalls and the icy wind, she's taking advantage of the shelter. I'm hoping she'll venture out more as the days warm up. (Along with the other girls hiding from the Idiots)

She’s lovely, I would have got a couple of them but they we sold as straight run and I didn’t wan to risk getting all Roos!!!

 

[Ponypoor]

I see that as the pet piglet: Francis Bacon.... on the other hand, the very wee little fellow (who hasn't hatched yet: don't count your chickens before they're hatched) may turn out to be the biggest ham of the lot and justly earn the name. Right, @Ponypoor?

Well I was thinking Bacon and eggs…..

 

[featherhead007]

Ooooo Bacon and eggs good one!

Better than naming two, Sam and Ella !
(Just saying)

 

[Ponypoor]

Better than naming two, Sam and Ella !
(Just saying)

Hahahahaha that’s as old as the hills!

 

[BY Bob]

Wattles? Father and son.View attachment 3456953View attachment 3456952

Those are some massive wattles. Wow!

 

[featherhead007]

I’m going to bed now (I’m feeling a bit punchy!)

 

[BY Bob]

There are ways around protecting yourself and approaching in teh least possible threatening manner. A good set of kidskin leather gloves and a long sleeve shirt are tops on the list for you if one does go broody. (kid skin specifically because it is thin and pliable - so still get reasonable sensation through the gloves so you can feel eggs, feel her keel bone for weight loss, etc., yet they will still offer a reasonable amount of protection. You will probably still feel it in a meaningful way, but no open wounds, and no ability to actually grab skin and tear it to shreds....,, mwahaahaa...just kidding on that last bit.

Seriously, though, if it happens, try to reach under her from the breast...but sideways, not straight on from the front. And, only do once to check eggs a few days in, and as needed to make sure she gets off the nest if needed. For the latter, gently but firmly grab her around the sides (so she can't flog you with her wings), make sure you are holding her facing AWAY from you, speak and move gently but firmly, and set her next to feed/water and STEP AWAY. See, not so bad after-all, right

Rural Mouse is absolutely correct - some are hands off. You only really need to 'handle them' if they aren't getting up to eat, poop, and dust bathe at least once per day

I never had to handle Sydney she took care of her own business. The first time she went broody I had to take Phyllis off of the nest. Since then Phyllis has handled her own business.

 

[BY Bob]

Oh I am soooooo happy oh my gosh how lovely! My tree used to be like that until those dreadful rabbits nearly killed it off.

I am hoping mine blooms like that

I hope so too. The whole yard just smells wonderful.

 

[BY Bob]

I now can't get the image of a shrieking broody dinosaur out of my head!

How about a rooster dinosaur trying to find a good nest spot.

 

[GregnLety]

is it a Lavender Orpington?

Yes, Cholo and Jr are Lavender Orpingtons