Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[ValarieF]

Poor cats hanging on for their lives.
Do you have a cat? I don't. (Though, we may get one in the future. Same goes for dog).

I had a cat he died 2 yrs ago from bladder issues

 

[ValarieF]

Poor cats hanging on for their lives.
Do you have a cat? I don't. (Though, we may get one in the future. Same goes for dog).

I redid the cats got 2 kitties kissing.

 

[ValarieF]

The dirty silkies lol

 

[featherhead007]

So my hubby has 2 friends at work that have chickens he gonna see if they want a silkie roo. One guy has about 100 chooks and chicks.

Good home would be nice.

 

[rural mouse]

Weekly Synopsis - 03 Jun to 10 Jun 2023
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*** Sure hope I haven't missed anyone's important News - if so let me know.


fuentemoon
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fuentesmoon's girls have been enjoying visiting a neighbour, who in turn has enjoyed their visits to her manicured front yard, even her cat enjoys the visits!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26898801

during the baby discussion, fuentemoon stated that she would get chicks for her broody hen the next time, well, she went broody! Can't wait!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26899791

notabitail
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... he has been enjoying his beautiful hens and has them thoroughly spoilt rotten - and why not they are lovely!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26898812

and more of his gorgeous hens.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26903201

... is Abigail broody?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26903728

There was a good windstorm at notabitail, his coop needed some repairs.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26909750

ManueB
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Her lovely chicks sure are growing up, she asked for some input on what gender we think they are. They sure are cute

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26910865

Manue's wee Theo is such a lovely wee man; but he keeps picking fights with bigger Roos it seems.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26917905

Ooops oh no! more boys it seems.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26920943


RebeccaBoyd
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Raven hatched 2 chicks by Saturday morning...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26899345

and another...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26900197

three newborns so far...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26900360

The big news with the Marshmallows is that they are all laying now - they grow up so fast!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26899986

Woohoo! and for Pony Sunday, Rebecca posted that her Dad and his horse Dirt won their very first class at their very fist show ever! And her daughter is also doing extremely well with her horse

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26903541

Final count for eggs hatched under Raven is 4 chicks; Rebecca is looking for extra chicks to place under Raven... stay tuned there!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26906109

Woohoo! Rebecca found a store that has some day-old chicks

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26908882

Unfortunately tragidy struck with a chick

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26911170

And more drama as Twig attacked Branch, Twig will need to be re-homed

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26913027

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26913072

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26913173

Branch Update... he is ok

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26914897

And both Twig and Maddea (young Roo) went to the new home.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26915226

It just isn't Rebecca's week - another store bought chick passed

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26916816

But with chickens there is also some humour to be had.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26919537

Gosh it's been a tough roller-coaster for Rebecca, a third chick passes.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26920064

rural mouse
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rural mouse's lovely new brood of chicks were learning how to be chickens and her Grups (grown ups) were busy watching chicks.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26899367

and more of her lovely chicks and the grups

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26899544

rural mouse welcomed her son home from his military basic training, for some down time - welcome home, enjoy your down time!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26901199

... wow do chicks ever grow fast!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26901745

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26902354

Also her Rooster Whiskey, is such a gorgeous Roo, and more baby photos!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26904253

Marie2020
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Her lovely Tina and Princess are just splendid even when muddy from dust bathing Hi ladies!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26901306

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26901307

and her lovely black moggy - what a handsome kitty!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26901313

And Princess has been laying lovely eggs - 3 for the week.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26903090

GregnLety
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Has some very lovely Silkie crosses - really lovely crosses

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26913695

Update on Goldie - seems her broken leg healed pretty well, and she has a boyfriend

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26914100

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26914893

Holy Dinah! That's a snake!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26919826

And PP's snake from last week...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26919843

Lexicon
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Gosh her chicks are just growing like crazy! Seems just like yesterday she revealed her beautiful chicks.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26913713

And continue to grow and grow and grow!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26918879

By Bob
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His lovely Lady Featherington relaxing in the nest box, laying a nice egg.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26901585

Mr Bob always has splendid photos of his ladies - and their fluffy butts are always on display.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26918710

What a beauty

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26919738

Ponypoor
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Why roost on the ground or a boring cedar rail when you can roost in a tree asks the school chicks.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26901709

A Blast From The Past photo of the school chicks, seems they were flying up on things from the start!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26903203

And Sophia at 4 yrs old finally decided to go broody, and PP was trying to decide if she should put a few chicks under her...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26904881

In the end PP decided that broodies were just a pain in the butt so no chicks!

And the gender DNA test came back on all three Silkies - and all are FEMALE! go figure....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26907791

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26915307

Time thieves...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26915619

RoyalChick
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Is that more chicks we see?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26902425

Nope it isn't really

But Eli is still acting like a mama or a close Auntie to those babies - good Eli!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26902504

Royal's chicks are just growing by leaps and bounds.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26902721

Welcome back mum!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26916141

knoturavggrl
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Now these chicks really have just grown to big! Good job Brownie

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26902692

Awesome photos - just lovely, Thirst Thursday

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26916007

Growing in leaps and bounds those chicks!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26916325

Featherhead007
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Has been keeping good care of his flock as usual - everyone is looking good!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26902810

Always love seeing lovely Barred Rocks.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26903112

Alex is very worried about his elderly Hen-Rietta who is 7 years old. He also had a stiff neck and shoulder to contend with.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26904480

Seems Hen-Rietta had her egg break internally...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26906800

The neighbours chicks seem to have taken a shine to Alex They are running with his flock, eating his food, generally taking over!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26917005

Hen-Rietta is now drinking some water - good sign.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26919121

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26920540

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26920548

bgmathteach
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There was some discussion surrounding whether hens had spurs and bgmathteach confirmed that indeed one of her hen's did have a nice set of spurs.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26903194

LhickenChicken
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Seems broody behaviour is contagious!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26905345

Miss Bee
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Has been wondering how she can go broody.... Alex that isn't helping!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26905375

ValarieF
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Has been bitten by the Coop Cam bug.... roosting beauties

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26906614

ChicoryBlue
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I love the colour of her hens such a rich chestnut colour. CB shared an awesome photo of her hen's one spur.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26907690

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26907772

And her lovely Popcorn's awesome spurs for a hen!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26907735

The News across the Eastern half of the continent has been the poor air quality from Forest Fires in Ontario and Quebec, Canada. CB took this amazing photo of the hazy smoke.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26908946


Pony Sunday

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ponypoor's field of gold

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26901610

bmathteach and her lovely 'almost' pony

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26901611

GregnLety's lovely Estrella

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26901618

Featherhead007's lovely Chaco - RIP beautiful girl

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26903130

Slight correction: son home after being gone for a year and a half, starting with basic training, then job schooling, then duty station. Long time to be away from home for first time.

Babies found a new milestone, too. 1st time more than 2 have been out at a time. The broke the outside barrier all at once.....

and we're going to be gon this afternoon for family BBQ re: welcome home, kid! Adults, go babysit!

 

[featherhead007]

I want my rooster inside with me. But he wants to stay outside with the ladies.
(I guess im just not enough for him)

 

[RoyalChick]

I want my rooster inside with me. But he wants to stay outside with the ladies.
(I guess im just not enough for him) View attachment 3536725

Don’t you want him to be wherever he is happiest?

 

[Lexicon]

I want my rooster inside with me. But he wants to stay outside with the ladies.
(I guess im just not enough for him) View attachment 3536725

Why not join him outside?

 

[BY Bob]

I would ust like to apologize for the other day and pony and I have already apologized to each other . I am on Latuda but it is making me moody and mean. But its the only thing that has even remotely helped my bi polar 2.
As Im typing this the 2 young silkies are crowing. I have 2 boys and 2 girls so I will have to rehome 1 unfotunately.
Anyone want a little male silkie rooster.lol

I'm very glad to hear that you have mended fences. I'm very sorry to hear that that you continue to struggle with your health. I pray that the doctors can find something that will work for you.

 

[BY Bob]

An update on Léa's chicks : yesterday three of them popped wattles, chick 1,2, and 3. Interestingly those only show in one side of their face ! So be sure to check both sides before sighing with relief . I will be happy if no more wattles appear, rehoming three, though unlikely, may turn out to be possible, but four or five definitely not.

Wattles !
Chick n°1
View attachment 3536214

Second chick/ looking to the right
View attachment 3536215

Chick n°3
View attachment 3536216

Last year a very well known hay seller here died like this. He was crushed under a bale that fell on him, his son found him hours later. He had been selling hay to everyone around for 35 years so it had quite an impact both emotionally and economically.

This is exactly the normal process,I think. She teaches them to roost but they won't want to change for quite some time.
Last year Chipie's hatch began roosting in a nest in the coop at three weeks, and it took them ages to get out of it, when they were ten weeks and just couldn't fit all in there anymore !

A leghorn update for @BY Bob :
We have an Aurora in the making. Alba (comb flopping to the left) is terrorizing the three other pullets she arrived with. She has decided Gaston is hers and throws off the roost any of the three who comes near. She's still afraid of Merle who also roosts next to Gaston but I expect this won't last long. He seems both flattered and a bit overwhelmed by this attention !
And, two days ago I saw four adult leghorns from the same place I got them, they are 18 months old, and I can confirm they definitely grow more bulky. They don't have that elegant slim butt anymore, and look less like game and more like layers, if that makes sense.

Also, we have had lots of rain, and I have to say they don't stay gleaming white like their american leghorns cousins they are quite muddy, though maybe not as much as some of the other chickens !

Alba the terror, comb to the left
View attachment 3536217
Nieva, comb to the right.
View attachment 3536218

They are beautiful.

Thanks for the update. Their frames looked wider than our sleek leghorns. Hopefully that is a sign of healthier genetics.

It's good to know they still have that same feisty temperament too. I am just tickled that you can share this with me.