Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Ponypoor]

I had a nightmare last night. Dreamt that a coworker thought it a good idea to increase the amp number of an electrical panel from 15amp to 20 amp because the power supply was inadequate for his needs. That’s like putting a larger fuse on a circuit. Can burn up the whole system. Glad I awoke from that one. Dakota wanted to be fed anyways.
Tax on circuit tax:

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Nooooo! That is a nightmare!

Your youngsters are looking wonderful!

 

[Ponypoor]

The family Portrait... That Didn't (Part 2)
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I like it

 

[Ponypoor]

These 3 silkies add was refreshed this morning. I am still sorely tempted but I will refrain. Until I know for sure I do not have a boy I will not bring in another one. The little red one though, it is a little Ezzie made over.

Look at the combs, do you all see what I see?
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Hard to say…. But they sure are adorable!

 

[bgmathteach]

I know there have been some animated discussions in the past about the merit, or not, of feathered leg chickens. I have a question for those of you who are used to them, Marans and Silkie keepers.
My rooster Théo has feathers on his legs and they grow really bad, often ingrown and making weird lumps. Usually it sorts itself out on it's own, but a few days ago I noticed he has an ingrown feather that seems to be turning into an inflamed cyst. There is some red underneath and a small white dot that looks like it could possibly be pus. Drawing salve for a few days did nothing. Any opinion on whether it's a good idea to try to bathe and drain it or if I should I just leave it alone ?
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I meant to share some mugs of reprobative chickens yesterday. But we lost our last ex-batt, our dear Nougat, and I didn't feel like posting. I hope you'll forgive me for adding confusion to the days of the week and posting those today. I'm adding a two-fer for good measure.

Chipie (still broody and angry).
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Piou-piou
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Théo
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Kara and Alba are opposite. Black Vs white, big and fluffy vs skinny with brittle molting feathers. They do share one thing in common, both have bumblefoot again .
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I'm sorry you lost Nougat - I know you loved her.

I am quite a bit behind - I'm hoping you got some good suggestions regarding Theo.

Chipie You go, Broody girl! You are a beautiful, tough girl

 

[Desertvalleychickens]

That second video is hilarious. Post it again tomorrow for Thirsty Thursday!

Okay!

 

[Desertvalleychickens]

Thirsty Thursday as requested by @RoyalChick

 

[Desertvalleychickens]

@Desertvalleychickens ~ love the pics & videos ~ the shared drink cup was great!

Thanks!

 

[Desertvalleychickens]

Such beauties

Thank you!

 

[Sally PB]

She's low bird amongst the bigs. The littles are threats to her position.

Lark is the low girl of my original 3. When I got chicks, she became "the mean girl." As someone explained, from Lark's point of view, finally, there is someone lower in rank than she!

She did it again when I got chicks last year too. She is still the "peckiest" of the elders. I tell her to stop being a meanie.

 

[featherhead007]

I had to do it. I pulled Xzit off the nest and brought her inside to eat and drink something. That way I can check her out thoroughly.