Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

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Are we talking chicken dinosaurs?

 

[BY Bob]

My brain just freezes thinking about that. I literally cannot comprehend those temperatures.
Today here it is 12F (-11C) and I just want to hibernate. Letter there will be strong winds so I guess that will make it even worse.

 

[BY Bob]

Happy Mugs Monday!
Eli is contemplating her life decisions (meaning why she let me catch her) Also, she was holding my hand I am so happy that she has settled in. I’m sure it was odd for her to be rehomed and it took a while for her to become part of the flock. Now she and BBQ are allies when it comes to chasing the babies.View attachment 3726572
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Ruby is my favorite chick. She has such a calm, friendly personality. She comes up to me and wants to cuddle. View attachment 3726575
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Gumbo has grown so much. It’s scary how big he is. He’s almost the size of Pastel.
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Opal is also a sweet baby. I’m still not sure what she is. Perhaps I’m seeing a slight beard, or just feathers under her chin?
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Crystal’s face is very red. They are almost 5 months old. She has a really pretty pattern.
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The are beautiful. Gorgeous chickens.

 

[BY Bob]

So, my mom said that I could get the silkies. When I reached out to the owner, I found out that they were rehomed on Thursday. I am so bummed out. I really wanted them, and I was so happy to finally get silkies. I keep telling myself that it’s only two more months until I get my Polishes.

Polish are amazing!

 

[BY Bob]

Happy Monday, my fellow chicken tenders! I have no mugs to share, but here's my sub-zero flock.View attachment 3726625
Or, part of them at least. I took this pic yesterday and thought, "Where's Sheba?" I went in the coop...no Sheba. I looked out the window, thinking maybe we were playing tag. No Sheba. I finally found her huddled under the low table we have the heated dog bowl of water on! I suppose it's both warm and Randy Rooster proof. She came out when I petted her (because she hates it) and I fed the poor naked girl some mealworms. She has gone back to roosting, so there's that.

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A lady I've been chatting with on Facebook hopefully will come get him tonight! I'm quite pleased because she has 18 chickens, plans on more in the spring, and has mentioned hatching eggs to see if Randy makes pretty babies. I admit, he's a fine looking boy.

So he'll be free-ranging with a harem of ladies, instead of in someone's soup pot. This makes me happy!

So glad you found him a home.

 

[SimpleJenn]

Mornin!

14F feels like 2F today.

Egg number 6 was laid either last night after I tucked them in or early this morning. It wasn't frozen though!

However the nest box has frost in it. Usually there's a little bit of an air gap at the top but the snow is so heavy its sealed. I think I can make a little wedge to reopen a tiny gap though


Kasumi refusing to show off her pretty wattles for me.
No matter, here is Shep.

 

[Ponypoor]

Crowing! How old is Bert now?
And how cute, Blanche in a barrow

8 weeks old tomorrow

Didn't hear anything today...

 

[rural mouse]

20F on the thermometer on the window. 30F on the one mounted farther out.

FREEDOM!!! Several are opting to stay in as it's overcast with snow called in the general region. All noticeably cracked eggs got tossed outside. I have a bucket of cold eggs inside thawing. Will test for cracks and toss those then. Pretty sure one is a fake, but it needs a bath so

it's nice to see them out and about again.

 

[SimpleJenn]

15F feels like 1F
Snow is falling again

Tried to wedge a twig in the nest box roof, but the latch is so tight I don't know if I even made a gap.

 

[Ponypoor]

Brrrr!

Love the spotty ones!