Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Ponypoor]

So this is a semi Caturday Saturday. Let me explain. So yesterday, I thought it would be a good idea to bring Grandma and the kitten inside the house. They were listening to MJ. First it was an instrumental version of Billie Jean, then it was the official video for Smooth Criminal. MJ's music videos are like a cinematic experience. Thriller is over 13 minutes long and Smooth Criminal is over 9 minutes long. They were enjoying Smooth Criminal until the one scene where someone was moaning/yelling. This is where the kitten gets a bit scared but for some reason, he decides to go to sleep throughout the whole video. This is a semi Caturday, because Grandma is in the picture but who said cats can't be around chickens? Well, these two are far from being friends. They are scared of each other but they have remained calm througout their entire duration of their stay here. It was quite hot outside so they deserved it.
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Awww such a good photo!

 

[Ponypoor]

Caturday Saturday

Missy is inspecting the fire pit making sure it’s all ready for when her best bud my BIL gets back here. She adores my BIL

 

[BY Bob]

So this is a semi Caturday Saturday. Let me explain. So yesterday, I thought it would be a good idea to bring Grandma and the kitten inside the house. They were listening to MJ. First it was an instrumental version of Billie Jean, then it was the official video for Smooth Criminal. MJ's music videos are like a cinematic experience. Thriller is over 13 minutes long and Smooth Criminal is over 9 minutes long. They were enjoying Smooth Criminal until the one scene where someone was moaning/yelling. This is where the kitten gets a bit scared but for some reason, he decides to go to sleep throughout the whole video. This is a semi Caturday, because Grandma is in the picture but who said cats can't be around chickens? Well, these two are far from being friends. They are scared of each other but they have remained calm througout their entire duration of their stay here. It was quite hot outside so they deserved it.
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How sweet. Does kitty have a name?

 

[featherhead007]

Only kitty I have for caturday, is a troop of exploring ducklings from down the road. I didn’t take any pictures (camera was in the house) but they were all looking around the coop when I went out to open the doors for my chooks.
It’s just too hot to be chasing ducklings around this morning.

 

[featherhead007]

Only kitty I have for caturday, is a troop of exploring ducklings from down the road. I didn’t take any pictures (camera was in the house) but they were all looking around the coop when I went out to open the doors for my chooks.
It’s just too hot to be chasing ducklings around this morning.

This truly is a duck dilemma

 

[BY Bob]

Good News?

I'm taking this as good news. Glynda is up and off the eggs every morning early. She frequently greets us at the back door.

Glynda has not left the nest yet today......

........has she gone into lockdown?

Today is day 21.

No peeps detected at 11:15 am local time.

 

[fuentemoon]

Everyone made it through day 1 of our 100°+ weather. Expecting 103 today, 4 more days of this!

Ramp shenanigans at bedtime

 

[bgmathteach]

Found either a fairy egg or one of the new crew started laying.View attachment 3882799The green to rhe left is an extra large from Pippa or Maizie. The smallish brown and white to the right are from Cheetah's daughters. The white is either Lark or Indigo and the brown Chia or Shan.

If the tiny egg is a new layer, all but the Brahmas and wyandottes will be 20 weeks on Monday (those are a week behind). Based upon comb/wattles/attitude, Hetty (australorp), Focus (barred rock), and Kate (Rhode Island red) are the possible. Blurr and Jane aren't quite as developed as their sisters.

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Will have to crack the egg to determine which it is, however, 1st egg watch is commencing.

Exciting! I would have guessed Kate, the RIR, but after seeing the picturs, I am guessing Focus. Barred rocks are not generally known for being 'quick to lay'...but that is based on the Heritage breeds, not the 'production BRs' that are gotten from hatcheries. The heritage ones are much bigger, a bit slower growing, and hence generally start laying later (think, like the BOs are generally known for - later start). HOWEVER, based on comb color, my guess is Focus. Kate seems close, but I would expect the comb to be a bit redder before that happens - so maybe another week or three? Focus, is, of course, out of focus, but it appears similar case for her - I think the comb should be a bit bigger & redder. That said, some of my heritage BRs have a distinctively smaller comb and never get quite as flaming red as my others - but their face & wattles are all the same 'almost there' brightness, which she is exhibiting.

so, YES! new egg layer watch should be on . Exciting!!!

 

[bgmathteach]

This truly is a duck dilemma

oh, Alex, you are quacking me up today!

Put out a kiddie pool and you will not have to chase them at all!!!! Pool of water attracts ducks:

like a meat wagon

attracts flies.

( @featherhead007 )

 

[knoturavggrl]

Good News?

I'm taking this as good news. Glynda is up and off the eggs every morning early. She frequently greets us at the back door.

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Glynda has not left the nest yet today......

........has she gone into lockdown?

Today is day 21.

No peeps detected at 11:15 am local time.

Both fingers crossed for happy news!