Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Ponypoor]

The blind man himself, still tidbitting his ladies! View attachment 3790863

They look great, and who knows maybe he sees more than we can tell. He sure looks good with his harem

 

[Ponypoor]

Ugh. I hate mosquitoes. They have been out for a few days. I think my blood has a good taste because I’ve already been bitten about 15 times. Last summer we got very high temps. I live on a swamp, so the bugs and humidity is insane. This is right outside my 60 acres. I was right near the property line fence. View attachment 3790865

I can only dream of mosquitoes.

Back to winter here. My poultry netting is flattened from the heavy wet snow.

The gazebo also flattened.

And my drive in to work this morning in the winter wonderland.

Weather whining tax to come….

 

[Ponypoor]

View attachment 3791107Refilling the favorite watering holeView attachment 3791109View attachment 3791108Appealing to sneak from the tap.
View attachment 3791110And a top up before bed

Always gorgeous photos with your lovely chooks and the vistas

 

[ChicoryBlue]

Ooh! And congratulations also to @ChicoryBlue!

Thank you!

Somehow I didn't see that.

Congrats @ChicoryBlue!

Thanks!

Oh yes! Congrats @ChicoryBlue!!

Thank you too!

Congratulations @ChicoryBlue

I missed what for but well done anyway

Haha and thank you, Marie!

Cool view though! You can see the run from a window? I’ll bet it’s awesome to see the gals when the winter plastic wrap is down for the season.

Yes, from an upstairs window and from our kitchen and living room windows. The closest part is only 30 feet away. On purpose, for watching out for predators, and for clearing a way there in Winter, but I love having an awareness of what they’re doing during the day, especially getting serenaded with the escort calls while in the kitchen or living room.

You can see them moving as shadows through the plastic mostly, but they also perch on a chair and walk along up on a log, a couple of places that are very near the side and easy to see. They watch us while we watch them too

 

[Ponypoor]

Weather whining tax

Thirsty Thursday

The green goblin himself having a morning drink

And Little Grey joining him.

And Cash joining Little Grey in a breakfast sip.

 

[Ponypoor]

The drama continues

I went out this morning (still pouring rain) to get Tassels off the nest. I took the opportunity to weigh her. She settled in to try and hatch some baby kitchen scales.


She weighs 5lb and just shy of 2oz. I will keep an eye on her weight in case she isn’t eating.
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I took her out to the run and she definitely ate. Not sure she drank anything, but what she ate was wet mash so I am not too worried about that.
Her sister Calypso is running around making broody noises - so I may have another one on the way!

I took the opportunity of Tassels being off the nest eating to empty it out and put in new shavings.

This was her reaction when she came back and saw what I had done to her nest!

Hahaha and so it starts glad I am not the only one

I am sure they used chicken sounds for Jurassic Park if you heard those sounds and didn’t know what it was you would be afraid I am sure! Heck I am afraid when I know what it is

 

[Ponypoor]

Thank you!

Thanks!

Thank you too!

Haha and thank you, Marie!

Yes, from an upstairs window and from our kitchen and living room windows. The closest part is only 30 feet away. On purpose, for watching out for predators, and for clearing a way there in Winter, but I love having an awareness of what they’re doing during the day, especially getting serenaded with the escort calls while in the kitchen or living room.

You can see them moving as shadows through the plastic mostly, but they also perch on a chair and walk along up on a log, a couple of places that are very near the side and easy to see. They watch us while we watch them too

Congratulations on your new badge

 

[Ponypoor]

I am way behind all, so if I have missed things I apologize, and if there is news can you let me know?

Thanks,

 

[SimpleJenn]

My broody is so nice, sorry y'all have angry ones!

Gramma M (dad's mom) is going home today so most of the family is arranging when they can be with her. She will need 24 hour help for a few days at least, and someone to keep grampa from freaking out over her doing anything.
It's super sloppy sleet outside so that's no fun for her getting home.

I picked up 2 bags of Kalmbach full plume, the last two they had. Hubby griped because it was a couple dollars more, but he still bought it kiddo also got to pet a duckling, some sort of fuzzy leg bantam, and a jersey giant chick yesterday. She also wanted to use her Easter money to buy chickies.
I told her next year, then we can go to a farm and get a pompom chicken just for her. The current plan is to add two next year depending on how much the girls slow down on laying.

 

[RoyalChick]

Happy Thirsty Thursday everyone.
I know wild water tastes best, but really, that is disgusting!
Everything is a sea of mud. I just hope it dries out before it starts to smell.