Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Ponypoor]

Oh, so just like my meaties... They are all Fatness Everdeen (like Katniss Everdeen, instead it is Fatness... Get it?) because they are all so fat. I like to say, "You're so fat Fatness." Then I imagine them saying, "You can't fat-shame me, but you can meat-shame me! I'm not fat, I'm just meaty!"
They are alllllll yellow, allllll white, and you can't tell them apart for the life of you. Except for the biggest one, Queen Fatness, Queen of the meaties.

Still have 50? or is there usually some losses? It would drive me crazy not being able to tell them apart. Maybe that is why they breed them like that so you don't get attached to them.

 

[Marie2020]

Well, don't let that one episode deter you - I have had my share of those incidents, and if they are just simple single 'I will peck you' situations then the chicks will learn really darn fast to stay away from the others.

Penelope grabbed Marty (I think it was) by the wing and threw her across mount poopmore - I was totally freaked out but it was my fault as I just turned away for a minute to check the others.

Naughty penelope

After that I made sure all outings were watched closely - whenever anyone got too close I would quietly direct them away. Same as with my Broodies - I sat on my lawn chair and watched to make sure no one got too close. A few times there were brawls and that one time the other day with Mr P pecking the chick.

He needs to be grounded. He must be a gentleman or Marie will come over and have words with him

But I have to say, today everything so far is quiet - thank goodness. Of course I am running out and checking everytime I hear a squawk - and now Dorothy has come up here so I am going to shush her away. No sense tempting fate!

If I were you I would continue to bring them out daily, sit on your lawn chair for 30 min or so and then return them to their safe run. Pretty soon you will be able to just let them out and keep an eye out for anything silly the others might do. But those chicks will surprise you and learn really fast to get the heck away from the bigger meanies! Look at my Tweens! They are 4 weeks old and fully - and I do mean fully - integrated into the flock - they even run after the others when they try to escape out on Mt Poopmore, and just now when I threw out scratch grain they were in the thick of things And that is all because I controlled the initial beginning introduction and made sure that they learned to run away fast from anyone (Marty) who was chasing them.

A lawn chair is your best friend!

 

[Marie2020]

Marty plopped out a soft egg last week - it went splat on the ground and she whipped around and ate it up ! what a velociraptor! She has laid regular eggs since then - these chickens make us worry don't they!

And I am so glad someone came to look at the damp issue in your bathroom - finally! I sure hope there is some resolution to that.

I've let these people know that sleep deprivation is a definite no no as well. This neighbour and I do not have any privacy at all, from our bedrooms or even in the bathroom. Now that is illegal. I've checked

 

[rural mouse]

And a 6th, preferably a rooster or a crowing hen to act as a bell. And a 7th, preferably a rooster or a very flashy hen as one of those things that flash on the back of bikes.

Cheetah crows in upper vocal registers....and, as small as he is, would fit nicely on the handlebars....

 

[rural mouse]

Hattie has that issue. She plays with her food a little bit and that can cost her when the others spy a tasty morsel. Especially Lady Featherington as she will steal food right from your beak if you are not careful.

Primula did that to Thing yesterday....Thing actually went in pursuit.

 

[Ponypoor]

Naughty penelope

He needs to be grounded. He must be a gentleman or Marie will come over and have words with him

Spoke too soon - Dorothy and Fluffy brawling again.

OK you have a splendid day - I need to get some work done here! Still haven't done stalls, and need to throw down hay.

 

[Ponypoor]

Primula did that to Thing yesterday....Thing actually went in pursuit.

Wow good girl Thing!

 

[notabitail]

Cheetah crows in upper vocal registers....and, as small as he is, would fit nicely on the handlebars....

Imagine what kind of viral video that would make.
"Cockadoodle! Out of my way!" *bike wobbles past humans with 7 chickens on it*

 

[BY Bob]

Happy Monday All!

 

[BY Bob]

Everyones info is so helpful.

I'm glad that you found it so.