Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Ponypoor]

We are fully aware of the situation there with the fires and we just want to make sure everyone is safe and well.
Thing is, these are just the start of the birth pangs that will be coming. I suggest that we all pray for each other

And I can just bet that it will be another mild winter out there. Meanwhile I bet here in my part of the country it will likely be a miserable winter with a lot of snow - and you know how much I just love snow…

Always feast or famine with the weather

 

[RoyalChick]

Same here! So far they are holding up alright. I have an emergency indoor coop set up for them if I need to bring them inside. I just checked on them as the flooding has picked up.

Had some wet bedding so I quickly removed it and refreshed it with dry bedding & added a towel to block where the rain was starting to get in. Debating about having them inside overnight. What y’all think?

Welcome to FBA! I say, if you would sleep better with them in tonight, and you are already set up with a coop inside, then why not bring them in?

 

[Ponypoor]

My chooks are freaking out because of the rain. They are not used to being let out to roam the yard in the rain. I have stopped a few arguments among them so far today. (Jaffar is causing some problems with his hens) and what a grumpy old rooster he can be!

Haha - my kiddos don’t do rain, first drops of rain and it’s a race to get inside - wimps!

@Mutha_Clucka thinks I’m kidding? I’m not. I have my chooks inside all the time.
And I don’t order any pizza. I have a frozen one I can cook for that!

@Mutha_Clucka - he is telling the truth he brings his chooks inside all the time his Roo gets steak, and he cooks spaghetti for them.

Welcome to FBA! I say, if you would sleep better with them in tonight, and you are already set up with a coop inside, then why not bring them in?

Yes I agree, I also would bring them in if I was set up for it, and make me feel better

 

[lightm]

Jailbreak at Chickatraz!

Newly installed perch + lots of calisthenic wing flapping exercises for two days = this...
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Then this.....Gauging height + distance
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Bingo! She was short, but hooked her chin on the top edge and with tremendous effort, flapping like mad, pulled and climbed up.
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This one got a closer launch spot and easily managed, but her perch was really wobbly. Third one left behind started peeping but then blasted up too. Soon they got up on my shoulder, which I loved. Can't say I was anxious to get the top on, I want them flying!
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Got them to bed by lowering the lights, putting them in again, then getting down right next to the brooder plate and calling them. They hopped down. Stuck my arm in the lower hatch opening there, tapped on the warm side, & cupped the kiddos next to my hand under there. Little beaks in my fingers, love it!

So darling!

 

[Mutha_Clucka]

Haha - my kiddos don’t do rain, first drops of rain and it’s a race to get inside - wimps!


@Mutha_Clucka - he is telling the truth he brings his chooks inside all the time his Roo gets steak, and he cooks spaghetti for them.


Yes I agree, I also would bring them in if I was set up for it, and make me feel better

Haha thanks y’all! I appreciate it. I’m a mix between wondering if I should leave them be and not over think it and wanting to be extra proactive to keep them healthy and safe. Imma keep checking on them and will just bring them in for the night if it will help me sleep. Lol

 

[featherhead007]

I knew it!!!
SeaBright!

Greg has some very eye pleasing animals at his home! (Just saying)

 

[Mutha_Clucka]

Oh and Welcome! You are new to this thread and we welcome you here. We are a chatty bunch and love to show our chickens photos

We would love to see some photos of yours when you get a chance

Absolutely !! Im Bri, I’m 28 from Los Angeles. I’m still getting use to this app so I apologize if I’m all over the place. Hehe here are some photos of my flock & one of my coop. Only have 4 pullets, 23 week old EEs. They have redder combs and faces now, these photos were from a few weeks ago. They are named Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Judy.

 

[GregnLety]

Greg has some very eye pleasing animals at his home! (Just saying)

Another mama and babies, they found a cool damp spot to beat the heat.

 

[GregnLety]

Another mama and babies

 

[BY Bob]

Pony Sunday
I don't normally have photos for Pony Sunday but here are some interesting ones.

Hornet's nest at my neighbors house. They are leaving it there.

Tortoise laying eggs on a hillside in the neighborhood.

And sadly, a yellow jacket nest in the hillside next to our steps. I had to eliminate them they were too close and too aggressive.