Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[featherhead007]

Okay, I think that I am going to go get BBQ, but first I'm going to clean my area and instruments. Wish BBQ and I luck. I will take some pictures of her foot before and after.
If I don't think that the infection is ready to come out yet, I will wait a few more days.

Keep soaking it

 

[ChicoryBlue]

I had wondered about those feeders then saw one at Peavey Mart last winter, I almost picked one up but I was afraid of one of the Silkies getting clobbered by they lid shutting!

If I'm imagining what you saw correctly (like a Grandpa's feeder) that's the style where the door opens above the birds heads? That wouldn't likely happen with this style because the feed door works vertically, not horizontally. It swings inward at most about 45 degrees, with the bottom low. When it closes maybe one could get a smack in the face then?

You can put up side blinders so that no one can sneak in pecking from the side, where they aren't approaching from the front and stepping on the treadle to hold it open but "freeloading" so to speak. This is Hazel's specialty because she was very afraid of it in the beginning and now she's sometimes lazy or just does it for whatever reason, but she always backs off when the other hen steps away. So I stopped using the blinders (just some pieces of wood to block access). The medium size fits two large fowl. The Buckeyes are often side-by-side on the treadle together.

The treadle works by the weight of the bird, so very light birds might make the door too easy for a rodent to open. I think the guy advised at least 2 lbs / ~ 1 K when the Buckeyes were growing up for them to start using it. Also very small birds might require an alteration of the step, bringing it a bit closer, or capping it with a bigger step, which makes the anti-rat feature of distance less effective. Ducks need a special wide step. I think folks use it with mixed flocks; I haven't checked the latest reviews for it on that score.

I noticed the feed lasted longer when I got it going, and I only had mice and such coming after the regular feeders, no rats. It also protects the feed from rain and windy sprinkles much better. So I'm a fan.

 

[Pastel the Rooster]

This is all of the stuff I have for BBQ's "Surgery."

 

[Pastel the Rooster]

This is all of the stuff I have for BBQ's "Surgery."

Oh, and I have gloves.

 

[Ponypoor]

If I'm imagining what you saw correctly (like a Grandpa's feeder) that's the style where the door opens above the birds heads? That wouldn't likely happen with this style because the feed door works vertically, not horizontally. It swings inward at most about 45 degrees, with the bottom low. When it closes maybe one could get a smack in the face then?

You can put up side blinders so that no one can sneak in pecking from the side, where they aren't approaching from the front and stepping on the treadle to hold it open but "freeloading" so to speak. This is Hazel's specialty because she was very afraid of it in the beginning and now she's sometimes lazy or just does it for whatever reason, but she always backs off when the other hen steps away. So I stopped using the blinders (just some pieces of wood to block access). The medium size fits two large fowl. The Buckeyes are often side-by-side on the treadle together.

The treadle works by the weight of the bird, so very light birds might make the door too easy for a rodent to open. I think the guy advised at least 2 lbs / ~ 1 K when the Buckeyes were growing up for them to start using it. Also very small birds might require an alteration of the step, bringing it a bit closer, or capping it with a bigger step, which makes the anti-rat feature of distance less effective. Ducks need a special wide step. I think folks use it with mixed flocks; I haven't checked the latest reviews for it on that score.

I noticed the feed lasted longer when I got it going, and I only had mice and such coming after the regular feeders, no rats. It also protects the feed from rain and windy sprinkles much better. So I'm a fan.

Good to know - yes the one I say opened at the top... It didn't slam down by any means but still ....

Hmm I will have to investigate further on those feeders.

 

[Ponypoor]

Good morning everyone.
Corona has been busy and would like to introduce you all to her 9 new bundles of fluff. She has 2 more eggs left to hatch.
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This one is for you @RoyalChick look at the feet. Your next level of fluffy footedness. I can tell at hatch this one will be heavily feathered on the legs and feet.
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OMG - so many - she is super mom I love the feathered tootsies very adorable! Gosh I cannot wait to see that one grow up!

 

[GregnLety]

Good morning everyone.
Corona has been busy and would like to introduce you all to her 9 new bundles of fluff. She has 2 more eggs left to hatch.
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This one is for you @RoyalChick look at the feet. Your next level of fluffy footedness. I can tell at hatch this one will be heavily feathered on the legs and feet.
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I love feathered feet. This young bantam frizzle is one of my new favorites

 

[BY Bob]

Yes yes yes. This this this!!!!

We need a bybob in every company or organization, at the higher up level.

For tax, I happen to have a picture of fresh chickens

I ran into chickens as a tourist in an rural area in China. Not the best pictures but the best I could do.
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That's cool. Thanks for sharing the photos. When we were in Positano Italy I heard roosters every morning but never actually saw a chicken. They must keep them hidden somehow.

 

[BY Bob]

There is Vet Wrap and sterile gauze pads on the list. Nitrile gloves - those are the disposable ones, yes? I actually have latex and one pack of those (nitrile). Latex doesn't bother me and are readily available in small packages - hard to find small packages of nitrile gloves locally - only the big boxes. But - thanks for mentioning it - that puts it back on my radar to check again when out & about, as sometimes I can find them.

Nitrile gloves are always available in two thicknesses at Harbor Freight if you have one of those nearby.

 

[BY Bob]

Wednesday almost the weekend

And a special day for someone here, more on that later though!

I was sitting out keeping an eye on Sophia and we had a visitor.

Spoiler: Enjoying my cuppa tea

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Do not poop on my tea!

And yes it’s chilly here 13C and a good north wind, very smoky and hazy.

Those are great! You are very good at the "chicken on head" selfie!