Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[rural mouse]

I got concerned when she was standing still for an extended period of time.
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Are you pretending to be a statue or is the rain scaring you?
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They're getting so big! And pretty!

 

[rural mouse]

Yes. That was what I was mulling too.

I might try the pallet 3-sided A-frame just to see if they use if for shelter or for a lookout perch, and go from there on dust bath or not.

 

[RoyalChick]

I might try the pallet 3-sided A-frame just to see if they use if for shelter or for a lookout perch, and go from there on dust bath or not.

Given how mine seem to drop down and bathe wherever the fancy takes them I feel maybe the tire is more for my benefit than for them!
It just feels like a good idea and I do have two taking up space in the barn.
I also like the idea of making them a bath mix with sand and some wood ash for example.

 

[BY Bob]

I've been to a theatre tonight, it's the first time in thirty years and a thoroughly enjoyed it.

Night night Kelly

Good night everyone.

That's wonderful. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. That's awesome.

 

[BY Bob]

I think I like BY Bob’s idea of a light in the Hen House. I have some solar ones I can put in there to try and entice them into there.

But it is nice to see some of them roosting in there. The older ladies are great and go to bed properly. The youngsters not so much!

Hen House A (HH-A)
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Hen House B (HH-B)
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In my experience it can be very effective.

 

[BY Bob]

Oopsy. A day early.

How about a Thirsty Thursday video? Does that but me some slack?

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It was quite the day at work today. Should have waited until I was done to post anything.

 

[BY Bob]

I love this photo
Think I will print it off (in full colour!) at work and post it at my desk.

If that’s ok with you….?

Of course it is. Enjoy.

 

[rural mouse]

Given how mine seem to drop down and bathe wherever the fancy takes them I feel maybe the tire is more for my benefit than for them!
It just feels like a good idea and I do have two taking up space in the barn.
I also like the idea of making them a bath mix with sand and some wood ash for example.

I wanting to give them some specific options so they can go for what they need/prefer. Some options for mites/lice preventatives where THEY are applying them. Keeping the superfine powders to outside, I'm thinking of some of the breezier areas to help keep their lungs clear. Currently still mulling locations in addition to how to shelter the tires and the assorted mixes.

 

[RoyalChick]

I wanting to give them some specific options so they can go for what they need/prefer. Some options for mites/lice preventatives where THEY are applying them. Keeping the superfine powders to outside, I'm thinking of some of the breezier areas to help keep their lungs clear. Currently still mulling locations in addition to how to shelter the tires and the assorted mixes.

Keep us updated as I am definitely mulling along similar lines.

 

[bgmathteach]

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It was quite the day at work today. Should have waited until I was done to post anything.

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Awww - a wonderful & sweet blast from the past!

Bittersweet for you, I suspect.