Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[LhickenChicken]

I’ve never been happier.
I went to check out Auggie and my friend told me to hop on him bareback. She led me around one lap and then let me do whatever. I trotted him, and for someone who hasn’t ridden in five months, I sat his very bumpy trot very nicely.
He has a wonderful trot, and he’s very gentle.
Mom and I both agree that he’s perfect. I got my brother to get on him and I led him around at a walk.
Mom asked how much he was, and my friends parents said $500.
I’m going back on Sunday to ride him again, this time with a saddle and to pay for him.
I’ve wanted a horse my whole life, and now I finally have one.
He and I are about the same height. I doubt I’ll grow much more.View attachment 3827853

Congratulations! He looks very sweet!

 

[Pastel the Rooster]

I am very happy for you, he will be a good pony for you to really have fun with it sounds.

Some trail riding some jumping

Oh, certainly trail riding. Once I move him out to my farm, I’m gonna be riding him down out dirt road to the highway. There is a trail right at the end of my dirt road.
Dad says no jumping of course, he’ll warm up to me jumping.
I wanna learn how to ride western! August rides both Western and English, and he’s good at the barrel pattern.

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

Oh, certainly trail riding. Once I move him out to my farm, I’m gonna be riding him down out dirt road to the highway. There is a trail right at the end of my dirt road.
Dad says no jumping of course, he’ll warm up to me jumping.
I wanna learn how to ride western! August rides both Western and English, and he’s good at the barrel pattern.

Congratulations I hope it becomes official tomorrow for you. I know you posted it a few pages back but how old is he again? I am with your dad on this one. No Jumping when out by yourself. Maybe in a arena with a trainer or adult present. Rosie has the same rule. Russ can pop over low jumps, I have saw them both do it. 2 years ago I enforced the no jumping ever again rule. I did it out of kindness to Russ. He will do anything Rosie asks no question. He is also 20 or 21 this year. At a certain point just because the horse can, it no longer means they should. Stick to the trails, barrel patterns and leisurely hacks and enjoy your new buddy for many, many more years to come.

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

Fluffy Butt Friday pictures.

 

[BY Bob]

I’d join her if she were closer

You would be welcome.

 

[Ponypoor]

You would be welcome.

I’ll bring the raisin brandy

 

[BY Bob]

Happy Friday

 

[Ponypoor]

Only weird thing is that Peavey doesn't sell Hampbars...

Hoovers has them, but Peavey doesn’t offer them. Doesn’t mean Hoovers might not substitute one if they are short on chicks

https://www.hoovershatchery.com/search.html?search=Hampbar

And look, it’s a breed developed here in Canada!

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

I sat outside this morning from about 6:15 on. 3 hours and 2 pots of coffee later, no sighting of Momma Hen. I guess I will try again tomorrow. I will not loose hope for a few weeks yet. Momma has disappeared several times. When she hid and hatched off the group of 10 3 years ago I never once spotted her while she was setting and just knew she was gone. If I am being 100% honest with myself though, I am not entirely hopeful. Momma has been slowing down and showing difficulty especially roosting. Lately she has had to have 2 or 3 tries to get up in her favorite roost tree. I tried to catch her unsuccessfully multiple times to either put her in the coop or on the new big roost. There is just no catching that hen when she is not on a nest.

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

Well what do we have here.

You look awful comfortable don't you.

How many are you sitting on little lady

She growled and gave a half-hearted peck. No, not yet. Please make it 2 weeks before you go broody.
Poppet....."No Promises".