Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Galaxy_rules]

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Penelope and Fluffy
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Adorable

 

[micstrachan]

Ask Aurora
This Ask Aurora is a little different than usual. We take you too Fluffy Butt Acres where a special ceremony is taking place.......

Hattie begins the ceremony by relaying the following information regarding the honor Jaffar is about to receive.

This warrior, Jaffar, has been called forward to receive Knighthood in the Honorable Order of Nardole the Brave, Black Medallion. Nardole was born about 2018 AD in the region of North America known as Vermont, where he was known as the "Nardole of the Sunshine Motel" and was a member of the Dona Worry’s guard.

Shortly after earning his appointment to the guard, Nardole was confronted with a dire choice. A fox arrived threatening to kill those in his charge. Nardole sounded the alarm and his charges scattered to the brush. As Nardole looked to his identify his fellow guards in order to organize a response to drive off the vicious fox he found that his fellow guards had abandoned him and run for whatever safety they could find. Despite his youth and lack of spurs, this did not deter brave Nardole. He charged straight at the fox determined to drive it off and save his charges or give his life in defense of the defenseless. Nardole was sorely wounded but survived the ordeal having saved all the other chickens.

As that same year came to an end, Nardole once again displayed his bravery saving those in his charge. As the leaves were long off the trees and cover was scarce the dreaded hawks were out searching for victims. It came to pass that a hawk spied Nardole’s charges and attacked. The hawk was twice Nardole’s size but that did not deter brave Nardole. He sounded the alarm and chased the hawk into a bush where fiercely they struggled. In the end Nardole emerged from the bush with no serious wounds and the hawk frustrated and driven off. Once again, none in Nardole’s charge were harmed.

In his all too short life, no one under his protection was ever harmed. As his story was spread across the land those who heard it began using his sobriquet calling him Nardole the Brave. He represents the best of what all roosters can be, selfless, brave, fearless and most of all concerned with all others above themselves. Whenever people think of a rooster taking on opponents much larger than themselves in what seems a hopeless quest to save those under their protection, Nardole the Brave comes to mind.

In order that the memory of Nardole the Brave and his great deeds should not fade away and to provide recognition of those that demonstrate the characteristics that made Nardole the example to which all roosters should endeavor to lead their lives, Queen Aurora has seen fit to create the Order of Nardole the Brave.

Gather close all as we induct the first member of the Order.

To all here present, know ye that Jaffar having been recognized for long and honorable service to other chickens is hereby admitted as a Distinguished Knight in the Order of Nardole the Brave Black Medallion.

Jaffar, please kneel and receive your knighthood.

Jaffar kneels on his left knee facing Queen Aurora. Once Jaffar is in position the Queen places the ribbon around his neck and then touches each shoulder with the tip of her saber.

Jaffar, I, Queen Aurora of Fluffy Butt Acres, do hereby knight thee into the Honorable Order of Nardole the Brave Black Medallion. Hereafter, you shall be known as Sir Jaffar, Knight Errant of Fluffy Butt Acres (KEFBA).

Remember that you are a role model for all other roosters. You must remain fearless, selfless, brave, kind, and always put the safety and welfare of others before yourself. You must stand between the helpless and all danger. You must continue to exemplify all that is the best in a rooster.

Arise Sir Jaffar and be recognized.

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Queen Aurora asks that all who have not yet done so and all that would like to refresh their memories of Nardole the Brave to read the following thread.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/nardole-the-brave.1273623/

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Congratulations, Jaffar! It is well earned!

Thank you, Bob, for this wonderful Ask Aurora post and for remembering Nardole the Brave!

 

[micstrachan]

The Hawks Are Back

In the last 2 days I have had hawks swoop uncomfortably close to my head. Yippie!

Ugh. No fun. We had a Red Tailed Hawk circling recently. They are much larger than the resident Red Shouldered Hawk, Harold.

 

[micstrachan]

They won’t go in the pop door yet to roost, but they’ve found the veranda a great area to lounge on! Hopefully familiarity and comfort will extend to the coop soon.
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It's not like the Buckeyes have been terrors in the coop to them, quite the opposite! Popcorn moves away, even twice retreated to the nestbox with Hazel to get away from the Spuds' hullabaloo.
Said Buckeye Hazel
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She's checking out the new changes. Warming panels just temporarily hung higher to get the new boards in
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Here's the pavers under it, changed it so the edge bricks could lie flat, and then got a second square done
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But true, Hazel was at the pile after booting out the Spuds (they came back three times and did get a dustbath in). Improvement in relations with her, they are acting more like they were with Butters, respectful but not freaked out.
They loved the pile
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They are doing so well!!!

 

[micstrachan]

Poor Red Hen isn't doing well, she needs her abdomen drained, and her comb is quite cyanotic. I have given her some aspirin to help with any discomfort until I can get some needles and syringe from my horse vet.

I put the sweeter heater up for her but she would rather hang out here in the office, I don't want to put the heat on in here yet, and my Cozy Panel doesn't work, i need to get my uncle to look at the switch on it.

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Well, goodness. Poor red hen. How is she doing now?

 

[Ponypoor]

I guess, but crossing the mountain range can be a hassle, especially because the big trucks cross over to Bakersfield, and there can be mass traffic.

Have made that drive to Bakersfield before I have cousins there. Yes lots of big transports.

 

[Ponypoor]

Well, goodness. Poor red hen. How is she doing now?

Thanks for asking, I tried draining her but there was nothing found when I tried. Right now I am just keeping her on some pain meds and some antibiotics.

She is old so I am just keeping her as comfortable as I can.

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

Good girl CeeCee. Let her out the back door to go pee and she caught and killed a half grown opossum that was on the creek bank. Extra treats for you tonight girl.

 

[Ponypoor]

Good girl CeeCee. Let her out the back door to go pee and she caught and killed a half grown opossum that was on the creek bank. Extra treats for you tonight girl.

Possums are an introduced species here, in about 30 years they have become very numerous. Not happy they have been introduced here, not much I can do other than ensure they stay out of the barn, they are bad news for horses and chooks!

 

[Ponypoor]

Spy Cam

12 sleeping chooks (13th Sharpie sleeps on top of the dog crate behind this lot).