Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Ponypoor]

Those are bargains! We paid $85 EACH for DNA sexed females & we picked them up in person (shipping would be $65 additionally). Plus we had to wait 9 months for our order to be filled on a waiting list! Now the Silkie price has gone up even more. Even roos aren't cheap any more.

And that $25 is for straight run day old chicks!

 

[Ponypoor]

Randy is trying and proving himself. Mom is not thrilled with a game rooster. She is his toughest critic. That said, he impressed her a bit yesterday. She was mowing the grass. She always has several of the hens on her heels when she mows after the bugs that are stirred up. Randy was on the creek bank watching her and the hens. Judy, Dottie and Spot got out in front of her and she was heading towards them with the mower. Randy ran and put himself between the hens and the mower and raised his hackles at her. She said she paused not sure if he was threatening to attack her or the mower and yelled at him to move. He stood his ground until one of the suspects came up to him and pecked him on the head to make him move aside. She continued on and he kept a eye on her and the girls but did not offer to do anything else. He listens to the girls according to her, score a point for Randy. He protected the girls in his mind without attacking her or the mower, another point for him in her books. Randy is no Bubba though. It has never been any secret that between Bubba and Branch, Bubba was always the better rooster. Branch was the little $hit that she was forced to like because I loved him so. She misses Branch, she has no one to argue with and crow at her constantly and is perfectly fine with one of the silkies being a boy to keep. It hurt her to loose Bubba. It has bothered her so much that yesterday she had me go through my eggs when she realized Raven is broody. Raven now has 3 eggs that were 11 days old from Corona, Holly and Bunny. If there is a shot at pure Marans they would come from those 3 as they still do not like or accept Randy. It is a long shot they will hatch but she is willing to take the chance. If these fail this fall she is going to contact the guy we got the original Marans from. I can have my silkie aggravator, she needs a big gentle giant.

I will put in good thoughts for 3 lovely chicks hatching.

 

[Ponypoor]

If you were closer you could have her. She is spoiled, one of dad's favorites. Her spot is the recliner beside him or his pillow. She is smart, dad is one of those "animals belong outside" people. He does not like them on his pillow partially due to his allergies. Since she started walking around she has worked on him.

My mum would be most unhappy if I showed up with more animals haha.

 

[featherhead007]

Caturday at the office:

 

[Sylvester017]

We have nearly 4 acres, but the coop is right next to the neighbors fence. Since their dog poos in our yard all the time, I don't think I'll care what they think. Their dogs...pit bull mixes...may be issue.

Just curious ~ if you have a fence how do dogs get on your property to poo? Years ago we had a chainlink fence w/ one sturdy chainlink gate but the 2nd gate was flimsy wood that a German Shepherd broke to get into our yard years ago ~ lucky our birds were locked in the run & a neighbor chased off the stray! We now have block walls & iron bar gates. But you know, it still doesn't keep out night critters like opossums, raccoons, or coyotes from the yard. Good thing hens go down at dusk & get locked in for the night.

Blockwall w/ redwood privacy fencing on top of block wall to left in photo & barn coop in rear under patio roof. End of season raised garden beds in center.

Block wall + barn coop & dog kennel wire run. Hens free roam the yard by day & only use the coop to lay eggs then go to roost in the coop at dusk when we lock up the run.

 

[Sylvester017]

And that $25 is for straight run day old chicks!

If we ordered straight run chicks it would've been $75 each from a private breeder who takes special orders on a waiting list. Things cost more here cuz keeping poultry is rarely allowed anywhere in L.A. County so the demand is high but supply is low.

We could go to our local feed store
(several miles away) and get Mareks vaccinated straight run Silkies at about $10 each but the feed store only offers white Silkies that come from wholesale Belt Hatchery in Calif. I don't do white poultry so we go thru private NPIP breeders who are rare around So. Calif.

 

[Ponypoor]

Weekly Synopsis 17 Aug to 24 Aug 2024

I know I likely missed a few people and I apologize for that.


The BIG news is that FBA reached 20,000 pages on Sunday 18 Aug 2024. Wow that is some milestone.

Starting conversation for this past week is 199,841

Last week's synopsis can be found at:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27964803

This weeks hot topics were:

Broodies - whattcha gonna do with them...
And the ongoing wacky weather around the world

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By Bob
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Shared this touching story with us all:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27966265

Wow those chicks are growing into such beauties!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27969857

I just love the Polish chicks wild colouring.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27971296

Royalchick
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Broody is the topic these days.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27964819

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27965648

Sorry to smile but those broodies are sneaky.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27971676

The new broody jail is working well.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27972004

Or maybe not....
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27973544

Rural Mouse
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Lovely photo of Pippa and Lark - such beauties. What's with wild water?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27976399

ManueB
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Some sad news on Nougat passing and Theo had an ingrown feather.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27971053

A soaking and some tweezers took care of it.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27975004

Themellowyellows
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Some worry about bumblefoot.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27967973

A link is posted in the emergency forum and everyone is assisting with suggestions.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27968005

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27968075

Ponypoor
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My old girl Sophia is not well, I had to drain her abdomen. she is on some antibiotics and pain meds.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27975029

Sylvester017
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Gosh I am just enjoing all the tales of their lovely flock, especially those silly broodies.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27976783

And what's with those Silkies chosing crazy nesting spots haha.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27964743

Broodies can be quite vicous to each other - but silkies? Yes I can also say they can get really crazy with each other when broody just like Sylvester's.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27965407

This lovely Dominique hen turned 7 on Aug 1st - I love her stripes and wattles
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27970230

A chicken of another breed for sure! Love him!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27974011

Featherhead007
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Look what 'I' found! great mug!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27967423

And a birthday party with a BBQ - nice!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27966956

Hey Hooman, pay attention! (hahaha good one Aero!)
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27965736

Where is Flash? So worrying
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27970273

Where can she be?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27970281

Well that's a relief!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27970341

Now Xzit - you cannot be broody again!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27971814

The Chicklings and the Older ladies were found all roosting together on Thursday morning.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27975244

Xzit still broody - wow another determined lady!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27976298

And a good Hooman does the following:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27978552

RebeccaBoyd
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Awww - let sleeping chickens sleep
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27965075

Broody broody broody - Raven, no more babies! And Owly is looking adorable.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27968467

What a wonderful photo of these two - mum and daughter.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27970675

Randy is proving to be a good boy. And I am happy to see that there are three eggs set under a lovely broody.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27971744

Go on Rebecca you have broodies - set some silkie babies under Poppet on the 4th
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27977256

Fuentemoon
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Her chicks are growing into such beautiful pullets.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27975272

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27975280

Marie2020
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A bit of a worry with dear old Princess not eating, seems she is back to eating now.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27966635

Marie shared a lovely photo of Princess and Tina from last year.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27970539

Princess is the boss! Those dog treats are hers haha!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27973146

Notabitail
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Sunbathing broody, Agathae says that's her spot!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27971815

And nice Fluffy Butt Friday for Alex
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27977656

Agathae is a hard core broody apparently!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27978365

Caturday Saturday
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Rebecca's kittens are soooo adorable
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27979061

Thank you RoyalChick for this caturday
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-27979070

 

[Sylvester017]

Caturday at the office:View attachment 3927536

Wouldn't this be cute in a caption contest!

 

[Marie2020]

It’s illegal here and I am sure in the UK also.

I sure in many other countries it’s still a sport and I am sure when they immigrate here they bring their illegal ‘sports’ here. They don’t know any better.

Of course they know, they love creatures suffering

 

[Marie2020]

Princess is really traumatised with the noise bursting out of neighbours behind. They must think they are the only living family here