Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Ponypoor]

Another Sophia egg with a fleck on it….

I am going to let them try it in the incubator, I marked the fleck and will tell them not to pick it off.

Any thoughts anyone on if it is ok to try incubating?

 

[BY Bob]

Happy Easter to everyone

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Aurora says hi fellow bearded chicken.

She has a set of bunny ears too from when she was little.

 

[lightm]

Aurora says hi fellow bearded chicken.

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She has a set of bunny ears too from when she was little.

OMG, how adorable!! Little Aurora

 

[lightm]

Here it is. I am going to look into the first book he recommends before actually purchasing any bamboo...but I was really happy this came up!

Thank you. Something awesome to listen to!

 

[micstrachan]

Lay-about
Hattie has taken to resting while eating these days. Right in the middle of the yard!

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She is actually a lot more active since it warmed up. I believe I will start treating her for arthritis this fall. Much like I did with Lilly.

For example, In February I could not get her to come to the deck despite the treats. This was today.
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Awww… Hattie. I hope she feels even

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.

Awwww, poor Betty. I’m so glad Aurora stepped in. A good alpha!

 

[knoturavggrl]

Aurora says hi fellow bearded chicken.

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She has a set of bunny ears too from when she was little.

Awllll little Aurora is so cute in bunny ears!

 

[featherhead007]

Look at this! The eggs hatched!

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I’ll consider that my Easter basket this year. Looks yummy

 

[featherhead007]

Aurora says hi fellow bearded chicken.

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She has a set of bunny ears too from when she was little.

Aurora does wear a lot of hats, but bunny ears?

 

[LhickenChicken]

Aurora says hi fellow bearded chicken.

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She has a set of bunny ears too from when she was little.

Did you staple the bunny ears on her?

 

[Ponypoor]

Aurora says hi fellow bearded chicken.

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She has a set of bunny ears too from when she was little.

Hello your Majesty - might I say that you are looking very charming to day
You were made for ears!