Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Ponypoor]

FINALLY!!!

She’s out of the nest box!
She’s out of the nest box!
Coco finally isn’t broody any more, and is roosting normally.

Hahahaha, I hear ya, I see my silkie babies are wandering around more and more on their own when the mamas let them.

I feel that the hand raised chicks are far more advanced then those broody babies.

 

[ManueB]

Hello, FBA ! Warning for a long update . I didn't share many chick pics up to now. I have had several health issues happening within my flock, just the week before the chicks hatched. I was worried not all the chicks would make it. They have been healthy up to now, their 11th days, I'm still worried but enjoying how incredible it is to see them being taught the chicken world by their broody mama, Léa.
They are not named yet except the yellow chick, who at 11 days is a most likely potential roo, named Max (after the grand son of the neighbour who gave us four of the eggs).

And that same week, four days before the chicks hatched, we got four new point of lay pullets. They have been quarantined until this tuesday and have now integrated the coop and chicken yard. We got them hoping that having more adult hens will allow our roosters Théo and Gaston to coexist without trying to kill each other. Introducing Kara and Lily, and Alba and Nieva.

Alba and Nieva are leghorns. One of them has started laying, not certain which, tiny eggs. They didn't arrive here in very good condition but I think they are doing a bit better now. They are both quite sure of themselves and daring, so they had no trouble integrating with the other chickens. Good flyers and jumpers, although it shows they have not been used to having the space to do so . Gaston is in love with them, and they also like him a lot. Nieva even began grooming him and sleeping next to him yesterday. They are still rather weary of humans that try to come near, and we didn't spend a lot of time with them during quarantine. But we have a very effective bribe at this time of year : few chickens can resist cherries !

PS : my partner chose the name Lily. So if it wasn't meant as a tribute to @BY Bob 's Lily, it will still make me think of her. He chose it for this song (I'm not including the video for nudity / potentially offensive content).

 

[rural mouse]

Hello, FBA ! Warning for a long update . I didn't share many chick pics up to now. I have had several health issues happening within my flock, just the week before the chicks hatched. I was worried not all the chicks would make it. They have been healthy up to now, their 11th days, I'm still worried but enjoying how incredible it is to see them being taught the chicken world by their broody mama, Léa.
They are not named yet except the yellow chick, who at 11 days is a most likely potential roo, named Max (after the grand son of the neighbour who gave us four of the eggs).
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And that same week, four days before the chicks hatched, we got four new point of lay pullets. They have been quarantined until this tuesday and have now integrated the coop and chicken yard. We got them hoping that having more adult hens will allow our roosters Théo and Gaston to coexist without trying to kill each other. Introducing Kara and Lily, and Alba and Nieva.
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Alba and Nieva are leghorns. One of them has started laying, not certain which, tiny eggs. They didn't arrive here in very good condition but I think they are doing a bit better now. They are both quite sure of themselves and daring, so they had no trouble integrating with the other chickens. Good flyers and jumpers, although it shows they have not been used to having the space to do so . Gaston is in love with them, and they also like him a lot. Nieva even began grooming him and sleeping next to him yesterday. They are still rather weary of humans that try to come near, and we didn't spend a lot of time with them during quarantine. But we have a very effective bribe at this time of year : few chickens can resist cherries !

PS : my partner chose the name Lily. So if it wasn't meant as a tribute to @BY Bob 's Lily, it will still make me think of her. He chose it for this song (I'm not including the video for nudity / potentially offensive content).

2 white leghorns and 2 black copper marans? Glad Lea gets to be a momma again. The babies are adorable. Are you hoping this will bring more acceptance from the rest of the adults?

 

[RoyalChick]

They are smitten with princess and Tina

And so they should be - they are beautiful hens!

 

[rural mouse]

No fresh pics of the babes, but "mama" lifted up after the adults left the coop for breakfast. They're all awake, some came out and were pecking at food a bit. Not expecting a whole lot yet. One of the dark chippies only hatched late on Tuesday. The others were Sunday night into early Tuesday so they're still running mostly on the egg yolk. Thing came up to the window and watched them intently. Twirp also cruised by. She didn't appear to be watching closely, but she did peck at the ground in front of the window, then kept moving. Some of the babes started pecking at their feed immediately after, so the "follow what the adults do" is already happening. They very much have the go under "mama" for a good snuggle down well.

I'll take pics after work today.

 

[featherhead007]

Like any teenager

How come mama isn't over anymore? Did he lock her up somewhere?

Yes at the neighbors house she’s in a cage

 

[notabitail]

Yes at the neighbors house she’s in a cage

I am now having the idea of putting the neighbor in the cage....
With a bright light on 24/7.

 

[Ponypoor]

Good Morning Everyone

I am letting everyone roam a bit today, the mamas took the babies on a circuit of the enclosure which seemed to be a big hit

 

[featherhead007]

I am now having the idea of putting the neighbor in the cage....
With a bright light on 24/7.

I can adjust attitudes, but it’s beyond my ability to fix stupidity!

 

[notabitail]

I can adjust attitudes, but it’s beyond my ability to fix stupidity!

I don't think fixing that is possible.