Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[RebeccaBoyd]

We have a new layer. Nope not Owly, instead serial stalker/pecker Dottie laid this afternoon in the porch box.

 

[BY Bob]

I like it
Now to figure out how to do this…

You should have waited for mine......

 

[BY Bob]

Professional Wranglers

One of my all time favorite commercials.

 

[BY Bob]

I wonder when my premium membership ends does it revert back to the default?

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Marty laid an egg today in her crate, but it was brittle and broke. I was not expecting her to lay an egg yet as she really hasn’t finished her moult yet.

Anyone have any thoughts on this? Should I start her back on her calcium tablets?

I have been giving Larry calcium at night but I am not sure what or if she is laying, but yesterday I found two nest boxes with broken eggs in them. I am wondering if my older ladies are laying those brittle eggs.

I imagine that as they all get older I can expect this more and more - any thoughts anyone?

Yes I have oyster shell available and yes I see them pecking at it.

Are they on layer feed?

 

[BY Bob]

I’m sorry Bob. I don’t know what came over me. The fever I guess. I tested positive for Covid last night, and I’m hibernating in my bedroom for the duration. Sir Jaffar is catering to my every need. (He’s such a good rooster)

No need to apologize. I wasn't upset. I kinda deserved it.

Please take care of yourself and get well soon.

 

[BY Bob]

I’m holding him, and he is covering me with his wings. He knows that I’m feeling poorly.

 

[BY Bob]

Chicken are tough beasts

You know, I have not even had a chance to check out the weather forecast, I just got a quick look at temps this morning.

I am struggling here today with chores, my elbow is just aching, I am stiff and have a headache. Not motivated to do anything. It’s 10:30 and I still haven’t finished chores. The chooks are mad at me I won’t let them outside and leave the barn door open, it’s too cold for me to work in here on the Hen House B if it below freezing inside, my battery power tools don’t last long. Not to mention it’s cold on the hands not being able to wear gloves - never ever ever wear gloves when using a circular saw or drill - if the material ever got caught in the rotating parts you will not end up a happy camper! Better to risk a cut than tear a finger off! Ok Safety Talk for the day done

All right my lovely peeps I must get back to work here and just ‘get er done’.

Hahaha they all stampeded when I came out of the feedroom thinking I would let them outside - sorry kiddos
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And I love how Marty and Henny are raising those chicks.
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And I need to get Little Grey down from there she is making a meat up there!
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Edit - meat??? Gosh, what, she has a side of beef up there?! NEST I meant sheesh!

I thought "making a meat" was another Newfie saying I needed to remember to ask about.

 

[BY Bob]

To me this is very encouraging about Bert. He does not have brothers who he feels he needs to compete with so you could be seeing his true nature. He will hit the hormonal phase eventually, cannot prevent that. It sounds though that he will be easily put in his place by Mr. P and the older hens.

It is very exciting. I have high hopes for him.

 

[BY Bob]

Everybody dance with me now and sing.....

Owly's checking out the nest boxes, Owly's checking out the nest boxes!!

Wooohooo

 

[BY Bob]

We have a new layer. Nope not Owly, instead serial stalker/pecker Dottie laid this afternoon in the porch box.

Congratulations!