Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[knoturavggrl]

Good morning everyone.

I have been silent and I am sorry. I have been mourning the loss of dear Owly since Friday morning. My brother hit her while leaving to go to work. I do not blame him, he was in as big of a wreck as I was. I also do not blame George anymore. Owly was a few days into being broody for the first time and had come off her nest. George was doing what roosters do and Owly was just running from him. I finally forgave George yesterday evening while sitting out back and he came and hopped up on my lap for his cuddles. It has been hard to even look at him since Friday. I guess in that moment it dawned on me that I came very close to loosing him as well. It was not malicious in his part of chasing her. I have saw it happen 1000 times when a broody hen comes off the nest that first week or so. Every one of my boys have done it in the past. They chase the girl for a few seconds and then stop when they realize she wants nothing to do with them.

Fly high my friend. You are with Grandma again and I'm sure she was thrilled to have you back.
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I am so sorry She was so very much loved.

 

[rural mouse]

For me? Don’t blame me for that one.

The tax pic

 

[rural mouse]

Good morning everyone.

I have been silent and I am sorry. I have been mourning the loss of dear Owly since Friday morning. My brother hit her while leaving to go to work. I do not blame him, he was in as big of a wreck as I was. I also do not blame George anymore. Owly was a few days into being broody for the first time and had come off her nest. George was doing what roosters do and Owly was just running from him. I finally forgave George yesterday evening while sitting out back and he came and hopped up on my lap for his cuddles. It has been hard to even look at him since Friday. I guess in that moment it dawned on me that I came very close to loosing him as well. It was not malicious in his part of chasing her. I have saw it happen 1000 times when a broody hen comes off the nest that first week or so. Every one of my boys have done it in the past. They chase the girl for a few seconds and then stop when they realize she wants nothing to do with them.

Fly high my friend. You are with Grandma again and I'm sure she was thrilled to have you back.
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[knoturavggrl]

Two noteworthy items to share:

First - When I was on Meyer website, I saw they sell a reasonably sized Marek’s vaccine that they ship nationwide. It’s 61.00 so definitely not cheap but it is at least available if anyone hatching wants it for their flock.

Second - Finally, they are roosting and going inside their coop at night without needing to be herded inside. Yay!! The Silkies were up there as well following their bigger flock mates up the ramp. They picked a spot right at the top of the ramp which makes it wider there to roost on. This is just fine by me! Close enough.

 

[knoturavggrl]

Twofer Tuesday

 

[Grandma The Chicken]

Twofer Tuesday

 

[Marie2020]

Good Afternoon Marie, how is the weather there? It’s nice today here.

It's been all rain drizzle and windy here.

About time you had a decent days weather 🌤

 

[Marie2020]

An elder and 2 young'ens

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Off on their wandering holiday. They are brave

 

[Marie2020]

Good morning everyone.

I have been silent and I am sorry. I have been mourning the loss of dear Owly since Friday morning. My brother hit her while leaving to go to work. I do not blame him, he was in as big of a wreck as I was. I also do not blame George anymore. Owly was a few days into being broody for the first time and had come off her nest. George was doing what roosters do and Owly was just running from him. I finally forgave George yesterday evening while sitting out back and he came and hopped up on my lap for his cuddles. It has been hard to even look at him since Friday. I guess in that moment it dawned on me that I came very close to loosing him as well. It was not malicious in his part of chasing her. I have saw it happen 1000 times when a broody hen comes off the nest that first week or so. Every one of my boys have done it in the past. They chase the girl for a few seconds and then stop when they realize she wants nothing to do with them.

Fly high my friend. You are with Grandma again and I'm sure she was thrilled to have you back.
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Rebecca I am sorry

 

[featherhead007]

Do you have any idea what breed of game bird variety they are? They have such an assortment of colors & feather patterns

After some research, Nacho is an old English game hen. (She speaks Old English squawk) for sure.