Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Marie2020]

I am going to save this, put it in the hundred memos it will fit in, and show it to my mom tomorrow, and then kinda change a thing or two to make it sound like I wrote it, and show it to my dad. Thank you!
(I actually do appreciate all the time you spent into making this. ❤❤❤)

Your parents should be proud of you and I can fully understand them being protective of you online. The Internet can be a seriously dangerous place for people that give too many of their details.

 

[Marie2020]

See, I'm not a very techy person... I know my phone keyboard. That's about it... I needed my brother to show me how to turn Do Not Disturb mode on... I'm quite stupid when it come to that sort of stuff.
When it comes to chickens though....

Thank goodness. I am not alone. I will never fully understand what I am doing online

 

[ManueB]

FBA Chicken Synopsis, 10 to 17​

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@BY Bob :​

 Twofer photos : breakfast with Hattie !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26930089
Aurora is back and as always, she gives excellent advice ! Enjoy ! https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26933948
Hattie was the star of a lovely cornbread video : https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26938902 which he commented here : https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26940062
By bob had an unexpected blue gift ! https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26938988
Fluffy Butt Friday: https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26940117 and https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26940109, and a gleaming white chicken : https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26940093

@bgmathteach
Her broody BR is doing well with a little help ! One of the chick has a crossbeak, but still seems to thrive. https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26924053
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26926070
Posted some sweet twofers : https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26930191
Shared detailed explanations on how she built her broody hut : https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26943098

@featherhead007 : this week's very good news is that Henrietta seems to be better ! And he's preparing a crazy party for her birthday on the 6th of July !
As usual, Alex got into trouble with a rock. (I'm usually pretty cold to rock humor but even I had to laugh). https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26940506.

@Firsttimehens1234 shared a special chicken happy moment : https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26937235

@fuentemoon shared some lovely fluffy butts : https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26940776

@GregnLety found a copperhead in the Guinea's pen . That decided him a while after to turn the guineas loose ! Posted some lovely pics. Here is the son of Big boy, and Viajito's children : , https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26919845

@knoturavggrl :
Upgraded her coop with a ramp and an automatic door.
Mugs Monday :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26929746
An update on her six weeks chicks : https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26941153

@Lexicon 's chicks have begun interacting with the adults. She wonders if Viola could be a biefelder : https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26928561

@LhickenChicken had to help sweet Lhicken go, she was too unwell . Hesitates to change username, but many FBA members suggested to keep it for a while in memory.

@Marie2020 posted some picture of her girls frolicking : https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26938145
And princess wins sparkling white chicken contest https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26938381

@notabitail
Shared a lovely twofer : https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26931115
Bath time picture for butt Friday and complaining chickens ; https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26938108

@Pastel The Rooster 's big news is that Willow is broody. She would really like to have her hatch ! But it's complicated, Willow is in an unsafe place uneasy to access, she has far too many eggs, and Pastel's father doesn't want chicks.

@Ponypoor
Hesitates on getting SASSO, azure, noirans chickens...or maybe next year ?
Fun pictures : soggy Mr P ! https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26928842
He turns out to be a great roo but does need a feather trim regularly to be allowed to see the world .
Chicks are a lot of worries, especially with so many and different generations. Hopefully the silkie chicks will be weaned off soon. Chicken maths is getting complicated: https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26939248
Seems Fluffy is giving up on Motherhood . And Sophia is broody, but Kelly after some hesitations decided not to give her eggs.

@RebeccaBoyd
Will her brother's conure learn to crow ? https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26933784
After sadly loosing again two chicks, things seem to get better with the little ones. Raven's chicks are out! Some videos and cute pics ; https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26934252
Rebeccaboyd also shared many beautiful pictures. First, the marshmallows : https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26927309
The queen of the flock, Butter : https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26941123
14 months old Lilly : https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26941445
And Bubba : https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26941481

Royalchick :
Had some very sad news, that I wish I didn't have to share. Eli the little flying chicken has taken her last flight to the stars and beyond.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26928980
RC shared a beautiful tribute and described Eli's amazing last day with her friends : https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26930660

The Pentagonists are growing too big to roost in the brooder. But what a suspense story it is... https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26933865
Chicken democratic decision :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26935607
Without Eli, it has become very difficult for RC to herd them back in at roost time.
In lighter news, this week also RC dreaded a new challenge : having to clean Bernie's butt.

@rural mouse
Monday Mug pictures with guests! https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26926868
Official chick's names introduction! https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26931933
Who are the daddy and mommy ? https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26932167
Shan and Chia are missing at roost time ? Happy ending. https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26939418

@Sally PB :
Robin, pip and squeak ! https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26928997

 

[notabitail]

No drop bears in your area then?

Nope. I am in Texas.

 

[lightm]

Anyone who eats ANY meat is part of the 'machinery' that causes animals to be killed and processed for food. At least with @Ponypoor , they will have a good life until then, and be processed humanely. In the wild, Red Jungle Fowl generally 'ran' in packs of 3-5. 1 Roo, 2 hens, or 2 roos, 3 (or 4) hens. SO, that ratio would be anywhere from 28-40% Roo, yet they hatch at a rate of 50% (unless, of course, you are @RebeccaBoyd ) Why that 2 disparate ratios?

And it is even worse with our own flocks. (in general - some who almost completely free range like @rural mouse could still use a ratio close to that) Since they (hens) need less protection and less escorting, the roos end up with too much energy to expend, and far too much time on their hands. In close quarters, too many roos will overly breed and harass the hens and WILL fight, and a painful death by fighting is more barbaric than a humane processing and using as food - only one step better than organized cock fighting - as that is what it boils down to. Death by fighting is painful, prolonged, and nothing is gained by it. Remember what @rural mouse went through recently with a couple of her boys - and she free ranges with TONS of space.

This should be a peaceful thread, many people on here have very different keeping arrangements and have chickens for different reasons: growing their own food, for eggs, pets, and for show. As long as no one is abusing or neglecting their animals, we should all agree to be civil and to politely choose to disagree but still be cordial. @BY Bob has been very gracious to all of us, and accepting of many different keeping situations and beliefs. We should honor this and be respectful of others - or choose to not stay. Please don't be disrespectful. This thread has been a safe haven and judgement free zone for CHICKEN related chat and sharing - and it should remain as such.

 

[Pastel the Rooster]

Yeah, my ex was asking me if we would eat any. She said, probably when they stop laying. Ugh! No, at that point, even if I did chose to process them, the meat would be so tough. My girls are layers only and will live out their lives with me in their happy home, laying or not.

Yeah. My dad is always saying how once they stop laying, its straight to the crockpot, but by now I'm pretty sure he will know what happens to him if he tries anything. ☠

 

[Pastel the Rooster]

Good girl! You’re cantering now. That’s great fun. Soon be ready for a larger pony or small horse. You should have saved that for Pony Sunday

Ah, I didn't even think about saving it for Pony Sunday! I have lots of Lenny pictures for Sunday though.

 

[Pastel the Rooster]

Same here! That kill after laying stops method is so popular in "How to raise chicken" books. I hate that method. My dream in all the world is to build a beautiful retirement coop for my beauties.

Yup. If my dad wont help me, I'll do it myself.

 

[Ponypoor]

FBA Chicken Synopsis, 10 to 17​

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@BY Bob :​

 Twofer photos : breakfast with Hattie !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26930089
Aurora is back and as always, she gives excellent advice ! Enjoy ! https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26933948
Hattie was the star of a lovely cornbread video : https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26938902 which he commented here : https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26940062
By bob had an unexpected blue gift ! https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26938988
Fluffy Butt Friday: https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26940117 and https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26940109, and a gleaming white chicken : https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26940093

@bgmathteach
Her broody BR is doing well with a little help ! One of the chick has a crossbeak, but still seems to thrive. https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26924053
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26926070
Posted some sweet twofers : https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26930191
Shared detailed explanations on how she built her broody hut : https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26943098

@featherhead007 : this week's very good news is that Henrietta seems to be better ! And he's preparing a crazy party for her birthday on the 6th of July !
As usual, Alex got into trouble with a rock. (I'm usually pretty cold to rock humor but even I had to laugh). https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26940506.

@Firsttimehens1234 shared a special chicken happy moment : https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26937235

@fuentemoon shared some lovely fluffy butts : https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26940776

@GregnLety found a copperhead in the Guinea's pen . That decided him a while after to turn the guineas loose ! Posted some lovely pics. Here is the son of Big boy, and Viajito's children : , https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26919845

@knoturavggrl :
Upgraded her coop with a ramp and an automatic door.
Mugs Monday :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26929746
An update on her six weeks chicks : https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26941153

@Lexicon 's chicks have begun interacting with the adults. She wonders if Viola could be a biefelder : https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26928561

@LhickenChicken had to help sweet Lhicken go, she was too unwell . Hesitates to change username, but many FBA members suggested to keep it for a while in memory.

@Marie2020 posted some picture of her girls frolicking : https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26938145
And princess wins sparkling white chicken contest https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26938381

@notabitail
Shared a lovely twofer : https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26931115
Bath time picture for butt Friday and complaining chickens ; https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26938108

@Pastel The Rooster 's big news is that Willow is broody. She would really like to have her hatch ! But it's complicated, Willow is in an unsafe place uneasy to access, she has far too many eggs, and Pastel's father doesn't want chicks.

@Ponypoor
Hesitates on getting SASSO, azure, noirans chickens...or maybe next year ?
Fun pictures : soggy Mr P ! https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26928842
He turns out to be a great roo but does need a feather trim regularly to be allowed to see the world .
Chicks are a lot of worries, especially with so many and different generations. Hopefully the silkie chicks will be weaned off soon. Chicken maths is getting complicated: https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26939248
Seems Fluffy is giving up on Motherhood . And Sophia is broody, but Kelly after some hesitations decided not to give her eggs.

@RebeccaBoyd
Will her brother's conure learn to crow ? https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26933784
After sadly loosing again two chicks, things seem to get better with the little ones. Raven's chicks are out! Some videos and cute pics ; https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26934252
Rebeccaboyd also shared many beautiful pictures. First, the marshmallows : https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26927309
The queen of the flock, Butter : https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26941123
14 months old Lilly : https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26941445
And Bubba : https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26941481

Royalchick :
Had some very sad news, that I wish I didn't have to share. Eli the little flying chicken has taken her last flight to the stars and beyond.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26928980
RC shared a beautiful tribute and described Eli's amazing last day with her friends : https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26930660

The Pentagonists are growing too big to roost in the brooder. But what a suspense story it is... https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26933865
Chicken democratic decision :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26935607
Without Eli, it has become very difficult for RC to herd them back in at roost time.
In lighter news, this week also RC dreaded a new challenge : having to clean Bernie's butt.

@rural mouse
Monday Mug pictures with guests! https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26926868
Official chick's names introduction! https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26931933
Who are the daddy and mommy ? https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26932167
Shan and Chia are missing at roost time ? Happy ending. https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26939418

@Sally PB :
Robin, pip and squeak ! https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-26928997

Oh well done! I missed a couple of those so I was happy to catch up also.

Loves your humour with Princess

 

[Pastel the Rooster]

Was your dad bitten by a chicken as a child?

No, I think he just wants to keep me safe honestly. Although when he was a child, much younger than me, he did see his dogs kill his whole flock, including his favorite chicken Bluebell, right in front of him.
He really loved Bluebell. He took her to school on a homemade leash for Show N Tell, tried teaching her how to swim, and stuff like that.
He said that she was a RIR, so if I get a RIR looking chick, I'm gonna name it Bluebell.