Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[RoyalChick]

For Pony Sunday I have these little guys. Both parents bring food and remove waste constantly.
I can’t quite see what it is they are eating. Something with long legs and a big white body. I don’t think I have seen any bugs like that in the yard - but there must be loads of them as the birds bring one back every 1-2mins!

 

[CCsGarden]

On the 109°F day they love to sit under the water !

 

[CCsGarden]

Have been getting so many clouds but non will drop rain for us!!!

Only like 20 drops the other day which did not even wet the ground.

 

[Ponypoor]

Have been getting so many clouds but non will drop rain for us!!!
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Only like 20 drops the other day which did not even wet the ground.

I’d love to send you some of my rain in that case.

 

[CCsGarden]

I’d love to send you some of my rain in that case.

Please do

 

[Ponypoor]

For Pony Sunday I have these little guys. Both parents bring food and remove waste constantly.
I can’t quite see what it is they are eating. Something with long legs and a big white body. I don’t think I have seen any bugs like that in the yard - but there must be loads of them as the birds bring one back every 1-2mins!
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Is that a Martin of some sort?

They are awesome! My barn swallows are nesting at the moment.

 

[RoyalChick]

Is that a Martin of some sort?

They are awesome! My barn swallows are nesting at the moment.

Hmmm. I am not sure. I thought Martins were bigger. These are really tiny.
The nest box is intended for Eastern Bluebirds and often get invaded by house sparrows. These guys are smaller than house sparrows.
If I get a chance I will try to do some identification. They are quite noisy - sort of chattering in the bushes opposite the nest.

 

[rural mouse]

Some of last night's photo shoot. 15-16 weeks old

 

[fuentemoon]

Ladies now have a front porch

And a lower deck

Plus a mini roost for chicks to play on later

 

[fuentemoon]

Tiny butts!