Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

It is tough to watch. I think the squat is to show submission. Piglet was squatting while Calypso beat the crap out if her. Now Calypso seems satisfied that Piglet knows her place and has let up, at least for now.

Yes, it is a submissive move to hens higher in the pecking order and usually prevents any pecks or thumpings. Glynda is very good at quickly submitting to Sydney.

 

[BY Bob]

Yesterday, no snow. This morningView attachment 3780464View attachment 3780465And it's started again

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You do have rough and tumble weather there. Be careful and get that fox!

 

[RoyalChick]

Why is everybody always picking on me? !

Gentle teasing - it is a sign of affection.

 

[BY Bob]

Happy Pony Sunday.
Today my ‘pony’ is this little guy who snuck out of the undergrowth.
I don’t know if he is still alive because later in the day there was a lot of interest from the chickens in that general area.
The storm has passed and today is sunny, so hopefully things will dry out. So far I haven’t seen too much damage but I have not dared look in the basement and I haven’t gone to see if the road is blocked.
There is mud everywhere!
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I sure hope that things aren't too bad and there is not too much damage from the rain.

 

[BY Bob]

Thanks RC,

Currently fighting a UTI but I can feel the antibiotics working so I should be 100 percent soon.

Here's hoping things clear up quickly for you. It's nice to have you back

 

[BY Bob]

Another strong chick just hatched!
Hmm.. why am I not getting any Dominique crosses?!
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[BY Bob]

17 weeks and 2 days

They hatched on 24 Nov 2023

I guess another few weeks and Betty should be laying. And I have not heard Bert crowing yet, but he has been doing some sneak attacks on the girls. Which is why I am worried about Red.

Other than being a bit of a brat he has actually been very good (hope I didn’t just jinx myself).

Just now - him and his sister hanging out.
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Thankfully I have lots of hiding places here!

Wow! They grow up so fast! Has Betty accepted his advances yet?

 

[BY Bob]

Sorry to hear. Didnt realize you had been that sick.
Feel better soon.

Note - safe virtual hug, no masks required!

Are you certain it's safe?

 

[BY Bob]

He's getting into the hormonal idiot phase. Expect the sneak attacks and expect some chaos for a while. Hopefully the ladies thump him.

Hopefully Mr. Pompeii can provide some fatherly guidance as well.

 

[BY Bob]

They ventured forth in spite of the icy windView attachment 3781007It did, however, warm enough to start clearing off the ground....but the wind hasn't ceased.

They are very brave!