Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[RoyalChick]

I let Calypso out of jail this morning. I am not completely convinced she is over being broody. Will have to wait until roosting time to be sure.
Meanwhile she took care of personal hygiene.

 

[RoyalChick]

Then Bernie came by and threw her out of the tub.
Happy 2fer Tuesday.

 

[Marie2020]

Hold on here, she has to share. Especially the roosters. One day, if I ever have a place that has no neighbors I will be without hens. Instead I will take in as many roosters as I can and give them the best life possible.

 

[Marie2020]

100%. As the parent of 3 boys, hitting girls wasn't acceptable. Starting a fight wasn't acceptable. Lay down and taking a beating wasn't acceptable.

1. Not allowed to start a fight (even verbally), but someone else swings first, FINISH it.

2. Girl starts swinging, no hitting back, but blocking, deflecting, and defending are perfectly acceptable. She uses a weapon, then hitting back (without weapons) is on the table.

3. Someone else is getting picked on: 1-1 stay out of it, 2+ - 1, feel free to step in and even the playing field, but be aware of the circumstances leading up to it.

 

[Marie2020]

My twofer Tuesday

 

[Marie2020]

Princess has lose . It's green but she's had a lot of time out in the garden

This weather has been strange. Very warm with a dark grey sky. I'm hoping she's hasn't picked up anything she shouldn't have.
She's shared a little of my porridge in the jar, full of probiotics and little honey. Hopefully tomorrow is a better day for her.
She's now in the coop on her perch . It's worrying

I forgot to add the princess had a little kiwi earlier, maybe that's upset her system a little

 

[Ponypoor]

Hold on here, she has to share. Especially the roosters. One day, if I ever have a place that has no neighbors I will be without hens. Instead I will take in as many roosters as I can and give them the best life possible.

We’ll start with Bert .


Meanwhile Mr LC has put the boots to young Rosario last night.

Rosario is doing well, everyone is beating the crap out of him. He is learning to stay away from everyone, and just do his own thing. I had a chuckle over him trying to catch moths last evening.

This morning he bit me as I was taking him from the crate, I didn’t fuss over it as I know he is still freaked out and lonely. I wish they had bought his sister with him - I think I will tell them they need to bring her over to keep him company. Meanwhile he spends the day in HH-A.

 

[Sylvester017]

I know right?! He is such a gorgeous boy, love how his shackle feathers are all standing on end

Shackle? Where are those? I never had roos?

 

[Ponypoor]

It became abundantly clear yesterday that loosing my temper is not the way to go about this. I need to have a calm cool head and it is not easy right now.

I am in uncharted territory right now. Personally I never was trouble in school after kindergarten. My brother and sister were never in any trouble. I have been blessed to say Rosie has never once been in trouble either. I have heard stories and rumors about the high school. I have heard it is a joke when trying to get any disciplinary action done. Rosie has told me the school has a nick name of "Fight Central".

What I want to do is go up there and loose it and call that principal everything under the sun. Rosie still has 2 more years there. For her sake I cannot do that to her.

I have thought about yanking her out and sending her to another one. I will not do that. As far as opportunities and the best classes offered, her high school is the best option and she is thriving. Pulling her out would just hurt her in the long run. If when she returns and they give her grief and do not help her get caught up, I will be at the school board with bells ringing.

I have also questioned to myself why on earth did the boy not fight back and defend himself. His parents asked him the same question and the answer hurts my soul. He said if he had pushed or hit her he would be in jail for assault because she is a girl. You know he is right. I have had to step back and evaluate my ways of thinking. I am a firm believer that a man should never hit a woman. But you know, if the tables are turned and a woman starts beating a man he should be able to defend himself without fear of being put in jail.

Poor boy.

They should be taught better how to handle drama and stress - and it’s very telling that he didn’t feel he couldn’t go to an Adult (read Teacher here) for assistance. How sad that a child/youth cannot feel like going to an adult/authority person for assistance, these things need to be instilled in a child from day one - they should feel safe everywhere: home, school, work, and playing and having fun.

My heart goes out to you as a parent; so much needless stress which you do not need.

 

[Ponypoor]

Princess has lose . It's green but she's had a lot of time out in the garden

This weather has been strange. Very warm with a dark grey sky. I'm hoping she's hasn't picked up anything she shouldn't have.
She's shared a little of my porridge in the jar, full of probiotics and little honey. Hopefully tomorrow is a better day for her.
She's now in the coop on her perch . It's worrying

I forgot to add the princess had a little kiwi earlier, maybe that's upset her system a little

Fruit has a lot of water in it, I wouldn’t worry unless she continues for more than a day or two.