Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Sylvester017]

Ummm is it too early for them to be doing the egg song? They should be about 13 weeks and 5 days old. I can’t remember when Clyde started crowing…

3-1/2 months is still too young to determine w/o a DNA test.

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

I have my rooster buddy figured out. He’s the big tough guy in front of his ladies, but when he’s alone with me, he’s just a sweet multi colored marshmallow:View attachment 4083391

Woah, now hang on a second here. Just days ago this type of behavior was deemed "Not normal chicken behavior" and excluded Barbosa as being a "real" chicken.

Now which is it? Is he a gremlin like Barbosa or is he a real chicken. Depending on your answer Barbosa could also become a real chicken.

 

[ValerieJ]

I switched keyboard layouts and now no home row key has a bump.

I need the bump.

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

Had to recapture Delft when I went to refill the food and water just a bit ago. She's speedy!
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Door club
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Periwinkle crest!
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A fluffy bird
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The door rush
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Periwinkle
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Periwinkle
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She rushed the door @Sylvester017

3rd picture down, oh it is bringing back the memories. I cannot do a 4th rooster, but, the urge is there to take a road trip. Now that is a example of a young BCM cockerel. He is giving Bubba vibes. Without even seeing him from the front I can already tell you he is a wide little dude and will be built like a brickhouse as a adult. His hackle markings are already coming in as well. Is he one that is just 4 weeks old as well? If so in the next 2 weeks his copper coloring will start appearing along his shoulders and back. Look at the feet, very nicely feathered feet. I like this chick.....I want this chick. If you do not keep him, someone on here needs to get him so we can watch him grow up. Yes @RoyalChick I'm looking at you. He could backcross with Tassels to make 2nd generation olive eggs. He would produce Olive eggers with calypso and the legbar girls.

 

[Pastel the Rooster]

Missed you!

However, as a parent, I'm going to ask you to respect their wishes re: social media and NOT go behind their backs. As a teen, it's difficult. You want to spread your wings yet are feeling their restrictions. Going behind their backs, though, damages your relationship with them long term. You will be an adult sooner than you think. Building the trust with your parents can change the dynamics of your relationship with them in a good way, also.

I completely understand what you're saying. I can always have @notabitail post messages for me every once in a while... I just miss actually talking to you guys.

 

[Pastel the Rooster]

Hey - so good to see you again.

51...not sure, depends. BUT 51 itself isn't a good # of chickens - you need a prime number...like 59...so let somebody go broody and hatch 8 chicks!

I can't let Willow hear that you suggested that.

 

[Pastel the Rooster]

Hi PTR! 51 chickens is great if they free range but if cooped in a run it depends on whether they have 10 to 20 sq ft for each bird. You have 51 birds now?

I had a whole reply typed out explaining my chook situation, and I accidentally deleted it.
Yes, there's free ranging involved. 21 of them are still teeny chicks, but they will be free ranged, along with seven(?) of my adult chooks. I also have different large sections of my coop and run blocked off so that different groups have room.

Also, @Ponypoor, not all of them have names... I'd say, 25 don't

 

[featherhead007]

Woah, now hang on a second here. Just days ago this type of behavior was deemed "Not normal chicken behavior" and excluded Barbosa as being a "real" chicken.

Now which is it? Is he a gremlin like Barbosa or is he a real chicken. Depending on your answer Barbosa could also become a real chicken.

I’m going to pray that Barbosa becomes a real chicken someday. for now Barbosa will just have to remain the pirate I take him for!

 

[featherhead007]

We use blue painters tape to tape down Saran Wrap over the keyboard ~ Saran Wrap is pliable enough to still allow you to type but protects from dust (or poops).. Chicklets/chickens can poop over it all they want. Easy cleanup.
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Mushy little beige poop behind baby Dana
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I must keep this in mind for future keyboard purchases

 

[featherhead007]

Time with the time thieves

Precious