Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Miss_BEE]

Good morning all!

No takers for drinking water today but it’s a better day today and everyone is outside - well except Marty.

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Mr P is proud of himself he just had a liaison with Penelope
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Marty is still thinking of going broody she has taken over her egg from yesterday, and Bittercups egg from today - or maybe she is just hanging out in her box because it’s warmer there…
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That rooster is funny looking

 

[featherhead007]

I’m going to town this morning and will have to leave the chooks locked up. Those eyes look at me with (oh daddy no! Don’t leave us behind)
It’s hard for me to do, but they won’t get into trouble if they are safely in the coop and run.

 

[BY Bob]

So Many Emotions

I am certain that everyone understands the relief I feel regarding the recent respiratory infection. On Friday I was worried that I was out of the chicken business. Mind I would have been out. I would not have replaced them.

Then the joy of releasing them to be together again yesterday. Combined with the anxiety related to another hen fight.

Today it was sadness. Because today Lady Featherington decided to move up in the pecking order as well. She attacked Betty and Betty backed down and started to flee. Once she started to flee Glynda decided to give chase. When it was over Betty was alone in the far corner of the yard.

Yes, I know this is the way of the chicken. But it still breaks my heart. I even took some corn over to Betty so she had a treat.

Then my heart swelled and warmed up with affection. It was grooming time. Check out this photo. Aurora is standing guard over Betty so she can groom in peace. No one can bother her because Aurora is in the way.

Aurora has driven me nuts at times over the years. There was a time I lived in fear of her taking over this tribe. But more and more I coming to appreciate her as a leader of this tribe.

 

[RoyalChick]

I really love your chickens. Glynda is so pretty.

What is this chicken math, is it also like ask aurora?

Chicken math is a joke that is widespread throughout BYC (and beyond) about how chicken people can always find an excuse to get more chickens.
It is explained in a fun, funny article here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/chicken-math-101-–-with-quiz.75403/

 

[LhickenChicken]

I noticed a lethargic chicken this morning. She is a survivor of cannibalism, and she has been pooping on her butt feathers. I gave her a bath this morning. She is drinking a lot and just standing there. I was thinking electrolytes. Do you have any substitutes for elecrolytes that I can give her?
I am really nervous please help...

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

You are obsessed with wattles. I may be obsessed with legs!

And there is no denying I am obsessed with the feathered legs and feet.

 

[Ponypoor]

I’m going to town this morning and will have to leave the chooks locked up. Those eyes look at me with (oh daddy no! Don’t leave us behind)
It’s hard for me to do, but they won’t get into trouble if they are safely in the coop and run.

Eggactly! I am oblivious to the big sad eyes now. 30 odds years with horses has hardened me to the 'where's my treats', 'I am cold I need my blankie', 'there's too many bugs, I want in'.... and so on.... And now the chickens! Well who knew chickens could be so demanding!! and get into so much trouble!

 

[Ponypoor]

So Many Emotions

I am certain that everyone understands the relief I feel regarding the recent respiratory infection. On Friday I was worried that I was out of the chicken business. Mind I would have been out. I would not have replaced them.

Then the joy of releasing them to be together again yesterday. Combined with the anxiety related to another hen fight.

Today it was sadness. Because today Lady Featherington decided to move up in the pecking order as well. She attacked Betty and Betty backed down and started to flee. Once she started to flee Glynda decided to give chase. When it was over Betty was alone in the far corner of the yard.

Yes, I know this is the way of the chicken. But it still breaks my heart. I even took some corn over to Betty so she had a treat.

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Then my heart swelled and warmed up with affection. It was grooming time. Check out this photo. Aurora is standing guard over Betty so she can groom in peace. No one can bother her because Aurora is in the way.

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Aurora has driven me nuts at times over the years. There was a time I lived in fear of her taking over this tribe. But more and more I coming to appreciate her as a leader of this tribe.

I just love that photo! With the Magnolia in the background, the two beautiful ladies just relaxing. That is truly the way of the chicken, to just 'be'. Be one in that time and space.

Oh and that photo? POW worthy

 

[Ponypoor]

Chicken math is a joke that is widespread throughout BYC (and beyond) about how chicken people can always find an excuse to get more chickens.
It is explained in a fun, funny article here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/chicken-math-101-–-with-quiz.75403/

shhhhh! Don't tell anyone!

Here is a riddle: How do you go from 2 'pets', to 13 'pets' in just 2 years? Then how do you go from '13' pets, to '23' pets in 2 months?

Spoiler: Riddle

Chicken Math! That how!

 

[featherhead007]

Eggactly! I am oblivious to the big sad eyes now. 30 odds years with horses has hardened me to the 'where's my treats', 'I am cold I need my blankie', 'there's too many bugs, I want in'.... and so on.... And now the chickens! Well who knew chickens could be so demanding!! and get into so much trouble!

That’s my point!