Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

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Hatchday Celebration Continues!

In honor of her hatchday, here are some of Aurora's best costumes!

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Her cartoon appearance
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Celebrating St. Patrick's day
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And, of course, the time she visited Santa
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She seems very happy in all her careers, except when she had to be with Santa.

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

I've made enough progress with the boys that it is time to do formal introductions.

Formally introducing Davy Jones....

Davy is the more confident of the two. He is a little bigger as well. Fully mature I am going to say he will be about the size Branch was. I love those feet of his, the heavy feathering. All my girls have feathered feet, some lightly feathered though so he will definitely help them in that department. Yes his wattles are mulberry colored. They are not as bright in person, the flash makes them appear more red. It's ok though, that comb is still nice and black so I will forgive it.

Now, having him outside in the daylight I have to wonder. I do not think he is a black silkie. I fully believe he is a blue boy. On the darker side of blue but blue instead of black. If he is I have hit the jackpot with him. If I crossed him on my 2 solid black girls half their chicks should be blue and half black. If I kept a blue daughter and crossed back to him I have a chance for splash silkies. If I crossed him with Poppet instead of the black/gold color chicks she threw with Branch I can get more chicks of Poppets coloring.

 

[fuentemoon]

I want to ask what kind of pot your looking for so I can possibly help, but I can't. I don't have any current pictures of my chickens. I can talk more when I do.

My dream pot is a 5 qt (4-6) stainless steel pot with a glass straining lid and metal or metal/ silicone handles. Bonus points if the lid locks in place and or the pot is full clad vs just the bottom. And well under $100.00
Its a tough find. This is at the top of my list at the moment: https://a.co/d/bsuwRwb

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

Formally introducing Hector Barbosa.....

Barbosa, or Bosa for short is still very unsure of me. These pictures do not do him justice. He is smaller and more compact then his brother. He is also black no question. Again lovely foot feathering, and he is bearded. Can we also take a moment to appreciate those earlobes. That is not a trick of the camera, they are as blue in person. Bluer actually. In the coop I thought yesterday he had gold in his hackles. Outside in the light it is stray silver feathering. He reminds me of @Ponypoor Clyde just not frizzled. I was on the fence on taking both boys, I now owe my brother and his enabling a debt of gratitude for putting the idea in my head.

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

I have plans and goals this year with the silkies. Looking at both boys in the daylight I am tweaking them in my head. Connecting to Russ's stall a pen is going to be built. Originally I was going to house all 7 girls in it with both boys. Now I want it split down the middle. The divider does not need to be super tall, just tall enough that they cannot hop or fly over it. I want the 2 black pullets and Poppet in with Davy. Barbosa I want to put in with the 2 partridge pullets and the 2 black pullets with gold leakage.

George will get to keep all of the other girls as his and his alone. They have accepted him as their flock rooster now.

 

[fuentemoon]

If she goes broody this time, I might try to break her... I don't know for sure. She's still so young. We're definitely not introducing any new chicks yet, we don't have the space.

We don't have a wire dog crate, or anything to use as a broody jail, really. Though we might be able to find one cheap enough. So I'll keep an eye on sales around here.

IF she goes broody and I don't have the means to break her myself, is there anything I can do to help her stay healthy? I've read scrambled eggs are great to feed broodies. I've been reading a couple articles to prepare myself.

I have never used a crate, I just toss mine out of the coop every chance i can, but I don't mind mine taking the break. If you know everyone is done laying for the day you can block off the nest boxes or close the coop.

 

[fuentemoon]

Happy caturday

 

[RoyalChick]

Formally introducing Hector Barbosa.....
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Barbosa, or Bosa for short is still very unsure of me. These pictures do not do him justice. He is smaller and more compact then his brother. He is also black no question. Again lovely foot feathering, and he is bearded. Can we also take a moment to appreciate those earlobes. That is not a trick of the camera, they are as blue in person. Bluer actually. In the coop I thought yesterday he had gold in his hackles. Outside in the light it is stray silver feathering. He reminds me of @Ponypoor Clyde just not frizzled. I was on the fence on taking both boys, I now owe my brother and his enabling a debt of gratitude for putting the idea in my head.

They are both gorgeous - but I am totally won over by the blue ear lobes and the slightly crazed expression of Barbosa.

 

[knoturavggrl]

Synopsis Feb 1 - Feb 7 2025

BY Bob:
The snow is gone and the yard has been returned to the chickens. Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Spring is coming or so the red comb seems to indicate! Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Aurora, the high queen, has an opinion on Silkies Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock' and then gives Rebecca the go ahead to get her NOT chickens. Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
The pecking order @ FB Acres and the reality that the way of the chicken can be very harsh Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Aster knows her name, video proof Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
H5NI wayyy to close for comfort Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Happy Hatch day Queen Aurora of the Fluffy Butt Acres, layer of pink eggs, and beautiful, bearded, blueberry loving monarch Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock' The hatch day fun continues with this post highlighting some of Auroras best costumes Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'

Ponypoor: Candlemas Day (groundhog day) video and a prediction! Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
The Dumplings update, could they be any cuter??? Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
A thank you with pictures for a well deserved compliment given to Ponypoor that I feel safe saying we all second she is an amazing chicken keeper! Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Adorable blast from the past photo of Henny Penny, Bert, and Betty Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Some beautiful tax photos Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
SimpleJenn: Eggs are on the way! We are all hoping they make it safely. Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Eggs are here!!! We are all looking forward to seeing what hatches!
Sylvester017: Pictures of her beautiful Silkies Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Flock video and so running so cute! Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Flock photos and video plus some background on the chickens they have had over the years Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Featherhead007: Bobo inside for the evening, what beautiful stripes! Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
TOMTE: More snow coming down! Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Nesting box shuffle Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Grandma The Chicken: Tony makes an appearance Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Notabitail: A beautiful speckled tax photo Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Rural Mouse: The snow continues for RM but her flock still seems to not be letting it keep them from pecking around. Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
The snow picks up, the chickens still seem to be out and about but are definitely feeling frisky! Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Rebecca Boyd: New Silkie Roo?? And a video as well of the gorgeous boy! Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
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Update: definitely going to get one maybe two boys Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
New Roos in the house!!! - Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Lovely photos of her flock and the new boys who are still feeling shy and demanding mealworms! Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
The boys are coming around day by day. Food seems to be key! Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
A few more photos of the new boys!!! Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Gryffyn gets herself stuck and Rebecca executes a water rescue in sport mode crocs! Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
A formal introduction to the new boys with lots of lovely photos, they are gorgeous. Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
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LhickenChicken: Babies soon!! So eggciting chick Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Royal Chick: Info regarding the Bird Flu with a link to further details. Very informative, thank you RC! Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Some info and possible solution for feather picking article Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Fuentemoon: Catching us up and some lovely photos of her flock as well as some absolutely adorable kittens Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Pretty clouds you may want to eat Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
ManueB: A bit of snow and some lovely pictures and videos of the countryside, her flock, Theo, and some GSD’s Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Flock update with many beautiful photos of her chickens and the countryside Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Responses, updates and as always gorgeous photos Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock
Some responses, links to piou piou’s story, and beautiful photos Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
CC’sGarden: Doves, hawks, and a chicken too, beautiful bird photos Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'

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Mugs for Monday
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BYBob: Mugs and warmer temps Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
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Twofer Tuesday
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Thirsty Thursday
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Fluffy Butt Friday
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[RebeccaBoyd]

I confirmed it with the seller. It is very possible that Davy is blue. Davy and Bosa came from a batch of eggs she bought that were hens choice from a BBS pen. She has a couple blue pullets from that clutch that she is hanging onto.