Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[ChicoryBlue]

Sad day here.
Had to euthanize that sickly little roo, he was done fighting. I guess I didn't catch his worms in time.
Also my gramma is not improving, either she's in too much pain to move or she's asleep with the pain meds. So they're discussing her going into a nursing home versus assisted living.

Sorry for the bummers, y'all.
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Morinth is laying again, she laid a shelless egg that I had to show to hubby and kiddo before feeding it to the dog.

Difficult things, tough things. I’m sorry

 

[featherhead007]

I heartily concur that the White Leghorns have the only outstanding prolific reputation in the chicken world. Why else would mankind be using the White Leghorn to crossbreed Leghorns w/other breeds to try increasing other breeds' egg production?!

Leghorns' beautiful combs require Mediterranean climates for best health but they have shown outstanding hardiness in all climates as long as precautions are taken to prevent frostbite. We used vitamin E in coconut oil rubbed on comb & wattles for protection on frost nights. Some have recommended vaseline on comb & wattles to protect from frostbite but that leaves a terrible stain on the pristine white feathers.

Are you saying that people who have leghorns should send them to the Mediterranean?

 

[BY Bob]

Taken this evening as well
Looking west
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Looking east
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1/2 hour earlier
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Great rainbow photos!

 

[BY Bob]

I heartily concur that the White Leghorns have the only outstanding prolific reputation in the chicken world. Why else would mankind be using the White Leghorn to crossbreed Leghorns w/other breeds to try increasing other breeds' egg production?!

Leghorns' beautiful combs require Mediterranean climates for best health but they have shown outstanding hardiness in all climates as long as precautions are taken to prevent frostbite. We used vitamin E in coconut oil rubbed on comb & wattles for protection on frost nights. Some have recommended vaseline on comb & wattles to protect from frostbite but that leaves a terrible stain on the pristine white feathers.

Daisy successfully survived temperatures as low as -10°F (-23°C) with no frost bite to that magnificent comb. It is about moisture. Keep it dry and they can survive very low temperatures intact if necessary. Proper ventilation of your coop is essential.

 

[notabitail]

All men are perpetually 9 years old. Our toys are just more expensive.

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Boy tax

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I have a drone...Can agree. And fart jokes.
Tax:

 

[Marie2020]

Taken this evening as well
Looking west
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Looking east
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1/2 hour earlier
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Leaving workView attachment 3975507
A chicken View attachment 3975508

Really good pictures. Thanks for sharing .

That's a huge dinosaur there. Is she dangerous?

 

[Marie2020]

Mr. Wyandottey says “Good Monday Morning to you all at BYC!”
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Good Tuesday morning Mr Wyandottey and Alex

 

[Marie2020]

Some cheeky cat tried too pinch my supper last night. So my human and me told him too get on his way.

 

[Ponypoor]

I lived so many years in a place with small yards. Bricked up and fenced away from the neighbors houses only 20 meters away from me. I couldn’t even see myself living that lifestyle anymore. I needed open space for my sanity.
It’s unfortunate that I can’t use all the spaces that I have acquired at this time of my life.

Yes I could never live is a city either. But maybe in the future I might have to learn to live near others. Just hope they allow chooks

 

[Ponypoor]

Two for Tuesday

March 2024
2 bad boys