Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Desertvalleychickens]

NO VACANCIES! The dustbath hole is booked!

 

[Desertvalleychickens]

Does anyone know how long it takes for a cockerel's spurs to grow out?

 

[bgmathteach]

Thanks! I just tested positive for Covid. Probably got it on the crowded gig on Saturday, though I masked. Started feeling bad on Wednesday, tested negative Thursday, didn't bother Friday, thought it must be the flu.

Do take care of yourself! I lasted without getting it through 3 rounds with hubby and got all but the last booster ('cause if I took it, I wouldn't be able to get the multi-strain fall one - would be too soon), and BAM when I got it in August it knocked me off my feet!

Stay hydrated and be good to yourself!

 

[bgmathteach]

Does anyone know how long it takes for a cockerel's spurs to grow out?
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Depends on the cockerel! I have some that are 4-5 months old with 1-1.5 in spurs, and some the same age with 'buttons' just a wee bit smaller than your guy's. Generally you have 'noticeable' spurs by 6-8 months, depending on the breed (faster versus slower growing breeds - aka, hybrids versus Jersey Giants) But, even given the same breed, and same general stock (i.e. from same place), there is still variability.

 

[featherhead007]

My hen Hen-Rietta has nubs on her legs like spurs. The Beetov-Hen had long spurs. Darndest thing Both Brown Leghorn hens

 

[featherhead007]

I’m hiding in the house. A neighbor from town is trying to find me. She’s a lunatic and I can never tell from which planet she comes from week by week.
I swear that the Central Valley orchards insecticides, are bleeding into certain peoples water supply! If she finds me, she’ll talk my ears off and then ask for money . I am safe as long as she doesn’t see me.
Hiding tax:

 

[RoyalChick]

Geez! Tassels just grazed my ear flying past my head. That is a lot of flying for a big gal. I think something spooked her.

 

[Sally PB]

Robin's first egg: (48 grams)

Robin's egg from this morning:

84 grams!!! Holy guacamole, girl!

I don't know how many yolks are inside. I'll let you know when I have it for breakfast. And lunch.

 

[BY Bob]

I forgot how fun they are

They are out and about today for the whole day, mama is keeping them warm when they are chilly, and pounding the crap out of anyone who dares to get too close.

Good mama

 

[Ponypoor]

Good mama

She just had another dust up with Babe - that Babe is a tyrant since she started laying eggs. She even beats on poor Marty.