Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Marie2020]

Time for napping with my fir babies now. I'm about ready for bed but it's a little too early yet.

Good night fluffy butt's

 

[RoyalChick]

WOW! That is one terrific safety build! Way to go! We get occasional strolling suburban coyotes down our street displaced from the mountains behind us, raccoons, possoms, even a stray rabbit once, but never had a fox. Your fox was pretty -- though I'm so happy he gave up on your flock!

You should assume you have foxes and have just never seen them. They are one of the most adaptable species around and live in all sorts of habitats. They are extremely happy living in inner cities and suburbia because of the abundance of food.
My mother once had one that used to come in through the cat flap to steal (actually more like share) the cat’s dinner.

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

I feel horrible, I had meant for you to have fun, but all it has been has been heart break. I know you and I have discussed Teddy and his genetics, I still feel he is not genetically stable. With your loses and my nieces extremely poor hatch rate and her chicks dying, it make me wonder if he is inbred - I have seen this with Arabian horses.

My remaining two are at the 3 week point now - but I am sure leery about keeping one as a Roo for the silkies. Or even hatching eggs from them if they are hens. I will definitely do the gender test to see what they are so I can make a plan for them.

Right now they are sleeping under the brooder so I better get out and give them some cuddles. They are missing their friends I know.
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Please, do not feel horrible. None of this is yours or Teddy's fault, it is not I promise. Chicks are fragile, I have learned over the years not to expect them all to make it to adulthood. Difficult hatches or hidden issues we cannot see internally can claim them very young. And some, well, some of them pass for no rhyme or reason that first week. I want to thank you. It had been over a year since I last had chicks. I had broody's but I kept breaking them. Things had gotten so difficult and depressing since this past September that I forgot even some of the most simple joys with the chickens. It is still tough, we finally got grandma's living room and kitchen 99% done. Now we have 3 bedrooms to do. All 3 just as bad as the rest of the house. I do not care how happy you are, a day down there you come home feeling depressed and sad. It has been dark when we get home so my chickens are already on the roost, no snuggle time with them so what is left to do to improve your mood? Not much really as I have been so tired it is eat and pass out dreading the next day. Not anymore. I have those happy contented little peeps greeting me as soon as I walk in my room. Just the sound of them instantly relaxes me and brings a smile. The camera does not capture it where they are afraid, but they play with me. I can put my hand in the brooder and tap my fingers and it is a game to them. They come charging in to bite my fingertips and hop all over my hand. Adele demands to be held. You saw the picture of her asleep in my hand last night. I was held hostage by that chick for 10 minutes. She was sleeping and I did not move to put her back until she woke up. Never disturb a sleeping baby, human or chicken. It was a hard day down grandma's yesterday, mentally and physically due to the horrendous heat. The chickadoo's washed it all away in mere minutes and I went to bed happy and slept like a rock. As soon as I woke up they were still happily peeping. I've already had them all out to cuddle and Adele once again made it up to my shoulder for some snuggle time. I was sad for a minute she was not a frizzle but then I got to thinking it is for the best. We can get brutal winters with frigid temps. I already have to take extra precautions with the silkies to keep them warm, Adele will have a advantage over them and be better off with normal feathers. I am sad I lost little fluff and little curly, but, they have joined Momma hen, jack and Gracie with my grandma. Grandma loved my chickens, I won her over with the silkies and she also loved my blue chickens. Little fluff is in the best of care now and I know she is very happy with chicks to spoil.

 

[BY Bob]

What are You Doing Glynda!

Lady Featherington got off the nest in the mid morning all on her own. I was very pleased by this.

She was off the nest for 2 hours! It is 97°F (36°C) on its way to 100°F so I did not think much of her time off the nest. Take a break lady.

I got the alert from the cameras that she was headed back in so I looked into a camera and checked on things.

This is what I saw.

What is wrong with this picture!

How did Glynda get onto Lady Featherington's nest?! Was she trading up based on the number of eggs?!

I decided relocation was necessary.

All settled now. Broodies be crazy!

 

[CCsGarden]

Some pizza I made

 

[BY Bob]

Some pizza I made
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Yummy!

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

I'm creating a monster. I have the brooder set up right beside my computer desk. This way I can look at the chicks whenever I want and they can see me. Adele takes notice when she spots me. She gives me this look that I already know means she wants to be held. If I ignore it, she starts protesting loudly. She will not shut up until I get her out so she can snuggle. She has trained me very well. As soon as she can regulate her temperature more in another week, snuggle time is going to translate to tv time.

 

[Ponypoor]

FBA chicken synopsis
15 June to 22 june 2024​

Link to last week's synopsis.

One of those weeks when the joy of waiting for chicks to hatch, and watching those babies greet the world and grow, mingled with painful goodbyes. @RoyalChick's sweet Babs left too soon, and both @knoturavggrl and @RebeccaBoyd lost chicks.

@BY Bob
The egg swap occurred! It was not without risk... to the humans. Cross your fingers everyone !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27818939
Glynda's gotta go !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27820072
Phyllis wants to join.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27820567
By Bob is not sure how to handle it
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27820651
It's too hot in the broodie's coop!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27822638
Meet the glamour faculty professor :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27822666
Who is still not being very nice
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27823668
Interesting interactions with Eowyn :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27823721
Glynda gets off the nest twice :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27826402
Lady F, on the other hand, is not really into self care.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27828731
Friday broody bums :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27830014
A sweet video, but check Glynda's broody husky voice !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27830610
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@bgmathteach
Gosling tax - yellow fluff !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27818349
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@Desertvalleychickens
Beautiful Monday mugs :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27821919
Fluffy butt !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27830047
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@featherhead007
Aero stands true to her name !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27823214
The best wednesday hat :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27826008
Xzit is broody and acting angry.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27826280
Aero is growing into a beautiful lady !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27830355
Rudy and latitude, two roosters.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27831623
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@fuentemoon
Two broodies in a rather unusual situation...
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27827868
First time out for the babies :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/members/fuentemoon.503147/
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@janiedoe
Busy bee mug :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27821591
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@knoturavggrl
Good bye, little Ryka.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27818447
Thinking about a new coop.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27818519
More explanations :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27820019
Update on the littles.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27827120
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@Marie2020
The prettiest princess's mug.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27822307
A princess may do whatever she pleases.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27831965
A small loving family !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27832024
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@notabitail
Finally a storm and rain to drop the heat down.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27826683
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@Ponypoor
Cute cold oegb chick tax !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27818719
Monday mugs.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27821993
Painful weather !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27824952
Thirsty Thursday cooling party :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27828640
Fluffy school chicks butts. They seem to be blending in very well.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27830018
And a video of them :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27830221
Five are rehomed and will make a sad couple happy. Let's hope they upgrade their security.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27831154
Whiskers has been broody for five weeks. Kelly is worried and annoyed, and tries to encourage her to stop.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27831922
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@RebeccaBoyd
An update on the 9 chicks, and a complicated decision.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27824006
A surprise...
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27826810
Sad update ; the splayed chick and Curly's chick did not survive.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27828250
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27831727
A LOT of tiny chick pics :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27831731
And a brooder video :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27831736
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@RoyalChick
Faced the unexpected passing of Babs on Monday, a sweet soul gone far too soon.

A late night visitor
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27819480
Sylvie and Bernie's mugs for a warm Monday
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27821847
Nest and laying insanity.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27830642
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27830750
Broody Sylvie on a forced break.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27832007
Hard ware cloth and cattle panel sewn to keep even hungry foxes away.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27832215
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@rural mouse
Mera's hatch is imminent and hopefully will allow her sister's kids to see the chicks.
Last minute broodies issues :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27820026
A serie of pretty pictures.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27821502
The best help for chores, and some peeps
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27822843
Montana weather strikes again !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27823187
No hatching, and some disturbance .
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27831338
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@Sally PB
A damp dirt bath helps the ladies cool down.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27826608
So does watermelon !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27827360
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@SimpleJenn
Samara is a pretty but angry broody.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27826897
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@Sylvester017
Patience, young Padawan chicks, you will be grown up soon enough.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27818772
Bela and Dani, from 2011 to 2013 :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27821604
Clown slippers Silkie feet !
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27832016

Thanks for the update!

 

[Ponypoor]

I'm creating a monster. I have the brooder set up right beside my computer desk. This way I can look at the chicks whenever I want and they can see me. Adele takes notice when she spots me. She gives me this look that I already know means she wants to be held. If I ignore it, she starts protesting loudly. She will not shut up until I get her out so she can snuggle. She has trained me very well. As soon as she can regulate her temperature more in another week, snuggle time is going to translate to tv time.

With the rehoming of the other chicks, the two silkies have decided I make a good roost. The one chick was always very friendly, and Clyde more shy, but even she is now deciding I am good company.

 

[Ponypoor]

What worries me is what kind of security did they lack that 10 minutes away destroys all their chicken & duck flock? Whatever came after their old flock will be back for the new fresh flock!

I pray they do take your advice.

They were free ranging them, they had put their dog in its crate by the front door to deter any ‘critters’ but I guess not enough.

I am thinking it was a pack of coyotes, to take a dozen birds in one go had to be a pack. Around here coyotes are mixed with domestic dog to make a coy-dog, very aggressive and not at all people shy.