Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Marie2020]

Something strange happened to me today. I was at my local gas station/food market, and when I was buying gas, the cashier (Andrea) said to me, “hello there Alexander, it’s nice to see you here again. Last time you were here, your eyes were looking tired. Today your eyes are bright and shining!” I didn’t know what to say about that. I thanked her, paid her for the fuel and left, wondering what she had been thinking?
Maybe I knew exactly what she was thinking. I am a bachelor after all.
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I'll have to check this lady out.
I don't want you stalked

 

[Marie2020]

I have some good news and some sad news.

The good news is my little Partridge chick is perfectly fine today. Robust, lively and I have periodically broke out the stethoscope and listened to its lungs. Clear sounds, no hint of anything. I think I got very lucky with it.

Now for the sad news. The little splay leg chick passed away this afternoon. It was doing so good, the best I have ever had a splay leg chick do. One minute it was fine the next it seized and was gone.

This was my 5th chick with splay legs over the years, the 4th I have had hatch out. They have been different breeds, a Ameracuana, 2 Marans, and 2 silkies. Not one of them has made it to a week old. This silkie was the first that showed any improvement as far as the legs go and was able to be mobile. I had hopes for this one. I will never know but I fully believe the splay legs was not their only health issue. I believe each one has something going on internally as well. They all have started out strong, growing and eating and drinking. Then they crash and are gone within hours or minutes in todays case.

I'm not doing it again. From here on out if I get a splay leg chick I will humanely euthanize when I pull it from the incubator.

I'm sorry Rebecca. You did all that you could

 

[Marie2020]

Sometimes, people just care about others - some people are observant and thoughtful - without ulterior motives!!! Be thankful that someone noticed . and let it make your day - just like your lovely ladies and handsome roos do!

Strange as this sounds. I had this same conversation with my son last night

 

[Marie2020]

Even hubby says he doesn't want to eat him!
He's such a wonderful little fella.

Well don't then. If he's a good boy he deserves to live

 

[Sylvester017]

They all came out into the run this afternoon. The silkies were the last ones but they did it!! It was fun to see them dig and catch bugs.
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Very nice assortment of SFH colors, patterns, & crests Of course the Silkies are little dolls

 

[Sylvester017]

Sadly, I can't see the photo. It's not coming up, just an empty square.

That's a shame you missed the roo. He was gorgeous so someone must've snapped him up already

 

[Sylvester017]

Ty, I am smitten . The spangles and the floofs, opposites in every way. I am glad it’s working out so well. I may have to get a few more silky pullets though to even out the littles and bigs.

The SFH Roos are quite obvious so I will end up with 6 pullets and 1 Roo and the two Silkies. The silkies are like a half a chicken each right …and you can’t have just one of a breed …. So what’s a few more right??? I am sure this mental gymnastics makes sense somehow.

Practicality is to add at least 3-4 more Silkies. As adults they will form their own little tribe usually. & since Silkies go broody at odd schedules that leaves more leftover to toodle around together in the yard while 1 or 2 are in broody boxes. But it sounds like you're already aware of that . We certainly are enjoying our Silkie ladies so much... & they come in so many colors too.

 

[Ponypoor]

Something strange happened to me today. I was at my local gas station/food market, and when I was buying gas, the cashier (Andrea) said to me, “hello there Alexander, it’s nice to see you here again. Last time you were here, your eyes were looking tired. Today your eyes are bright and shining!” I didn’t know what to say about that. I thanked her, paid her for the fuel and left, wondering what she had been thinking?
Maybe I knew exactly what she was thinking. I am a bachelor after all.
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Wow they sure have grown into lovely pullets haven’t they?! Love your splash

 

[Ponypoor]

Sadly, I can't see the photo. It's not coming up, just an empty square.

I’ll check and see if still there.

 

[Sally PB]

Alex, maybe Andrea was feeling lonely and she was reaching out to make some human contact.

Tax: Button's fluffy butt.