Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[RebeccaBoyd]

It is Derby time!!!!

go #5, Tapit Trice!

 

[featherhead007]

It is Derby time!!!!

go #5, Tapit Trice!

 

[Ponypoor]

It is Derby time!!!!

go #5, Tapit Trice!

Boohoo sorry looks like Mage (16-1) has won this race - what happened to Tapit? I thought the was one of the favs?

 

[bgmathteach]

Grouchiness is genetic. Grouchy Gryffyn has well earned her name as she has had it out for me since day 1. I have owned her for a year and a half now. She bit me the first day she arrived and still bites me every time I touch her. Her daughter Perdita, gorgeous pullet, same bitey attitude as her mother. I was bit by a chick this morning intentionally. None other then Grouchy Gryffyns blue chick sprite. Gryffyn watched on with pride as I was holding her and like her mother she just snapped and bit the back of my hand. Remind me again, why do I like these cochins?

? Same reason you like ole Bat Momma hen?

Only she tends to flog the C&*p out of you, instead of bite it out of you!

 

[bgmathteach]

It is Derby time!!!!

go #5, Tapit Trice!

 

[RoyalChick]

Look at the little sillies - pretending to be adults on their roost.

 

[MaryJanet]

The Week just past at Fluffy Butt Acres

There have been some real highs and lows this week.

With great sadness @BY Bob had to report that the lovely Betty had died from falling in the pool. With her crazy feathers she really didn't stand a chance with cold water. She will be greatly missed by all of us and our hearts go out to Bob and Rose who are deeply distressed by the whole incident. This post includes a lovely last picture of Betty and I am sure in time Bob will feel up to posting a tribute with more pictures of her. Big hugs to Bob and Rose
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26798774

@RebeccaBoyd had us all on the edge of our seats as the drama of her multiple broodies and their chicks played out. I think the broodies are Holly, Momma Hen, Gryffyn, Goose and Ducky - hold on, is it really all of them? I think it is only four, but there are definitely 16 chicks! The lovely gentleman Branch is running himself ragged trying to be a good Dad to all of them, and Rebecca braved personal injury to bring us cute pictures of the babies - the mothers were not that keen on letting the chicks out to be seen. Momma Hen nearly took out her eye and blood was drawn. We thank Rebecca for her bravery to bring us these cutie pies!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26801725
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26804658
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26805000
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26807150

Talking of eyes and babies @Ponypoor also has chicks - tweens and tiny silkies. One has already pecked her eye which I am thankful to say is healing.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26794631
She has also been dealing with dual broodies which is quite a sight:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26797268
and a real escape artist - Martina: https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26801322
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26811100

But of all the cliffhangers the one that made me most anxious was @knoturavggrl with Brownie - both were first timers and after much nail chewing we got to see her beautiful babies. It looks like Brownie knows what she is doing even though she is a novice.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26809875

Another development at @RebeccaBoyd's place is the Marshmallow Mafia. They appear to hunt as a pack and by hunt I mean birds and cats and they stalk Rebecca. Next week expect news that they have taken up residence on the roof - they are just debating exactly when to go up there.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26802031
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26802069

@GregnLety's Goldie (aka Hopalong) got her cast off. She has a limp but seems to be getting around OK so far.

@rural mouse got some amazing pictures of Kren and Whiskey going at it:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26799552

@rural mouse is putting me (and maybe others of us!) to shame by doing a massive Spring coop-clean - but the ceramic eggs have still not surfaced.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26794825

@RoyalChick has had her own emotional rollercoaster week. Her beloved Eli lost her ability to walk properly (kept losing balance). She got blood for a test for Marek's but UPS lost the sample. Eventually it was found and tested with some strange results. Meanwhile Eli herself seems to be improving but may have gone broody. RC is also integrating her five (FIVE!) new babies so it has been a busy week
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26802941
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26808244
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26807903

Aurora is the star of this week's caption competition - check it out here! https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...ption-contest-05-05-23-pic-by-by-bob.1578072/
Grandma the Chicken starred in last week's caption competition: https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...-04-28-23-pic-by-grandma-the-chicken.1576679/

An assortment of chick pictures from the extended FBA flock this week - just because they always make me smile:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26798131
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26800261
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26800319
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26810518
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26810551
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26810956
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26812037
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26811579

And finally, just a very cool picture from @fuentemoon, though not of a chick - footprints:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26810358

Thanks RC!

 

[bgmathteach]

Look at the little sillies - pretending to be adults on their roost.
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Just practicing, Mum, for when we get to go in their space!!



You know all 'kids' like to imitate the adults and pretend to be 'all growd up'! (Until, they ARE all grown up and have to adult for real - then they want the carefree life of a 'kid' again! )

 

[notabitail]

Just practicing, Mum, for when we get to go in their space!!



You know all 'kids' like to imitate the adults and pretend to be 'all growd up'! (Until, they ARE all grown up and have to adult for real - then they want the carefree life of a 'kid' again! )

You have to pay the taxes (including on forums), pay the bills, find a place to live, get a job, and all the other boring stuff.

 

[notabitail]

This is the greatest insult to all Leghorns. And breeding them for egg production is just as bad as saying they don't like humans.