Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Sylvester017]

@featherhead007

I've rallied up a few more congregation to add to your church. They are currently marching your way as we speak.

Meet your very own Quakers Quartet

I wonder... could they be Dewlap Toulouse w/ those saggy butts? They are so-o-o cute. My mom had non-dewlap Toulouse breed w/o the saggy butts back in the 1950's.

 

[Sylvester017]

I had to share this because the “hair ties” just cracked me up and frozen corn is a pretty good idea to beat the heat.
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1RmFBZPWRy/?mibextid=wwXIfr

FB said it's no longer available.....

 

[Sylvester017]

I give them slices including rind that in about 5 seconds, turn into chunks! and then the rind is completely gone in 36-48 hours.

I kinda hate watermelon myself , but the girls definitely adore it.

It's pure sugar energy & hydration, so definitely great for them in hot weather. A 2nd good option is cantaloupe. All melons should be washed well w/ produce soap before slicing? Something about intestinal bacteria?

 

[Grandma The Chicken]

Wow they step in time real well!

"Never need a reason, never need a rhyme
Watch your step but step in time!"

 

[Grandma The Chicken]

Just a photo of Hawk from a while back when she wasn't feeling good.

 

[Sylvester017]

Anybody know this BYC member? So young... (to me). Her BYC profile was aart.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/wilcoxnewspapers-pcl/name/anne-arthur-obituary?id=58161790

A legacy to aart here on BYC
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/goodbye-aart.1667789/

 

[Grandma The Chicken]

Yesterday, we had the older chickens take a bath and boy did they have a good time. I might have pictures later today (didn't take them yesterday) but Tony really likes being in the water, which surprised me since she usually is afraid of anything. Parmesan and Mozzarella also enjoyed the water. Those birds needed to cool off because panting, drinking water and spreading the wings don't help much. Tomorrow is supposed to be in the high 70s, a break from the ghastly heat we've been having. There have been extreme heat warnings.

 

[Grandma The Chicken]

Anybody know this BYC member? So young... (to me). Her BYC profile was aart.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/wilcoxnewspapers-pcl/name/anne-arthur-obituary?id=58161790

I do remember her. Never communicated with her but did see her posts. May she rest in peace. She made a good mark on this platform.
Aart Tax
Last photo of Grandma. Ever.

 

[Sylvester017]

I do remember her. Never communicated with her but did see her posts. May she rest in peace. She made a good mark on this platform.
Aart Tax
Last photo of Grandma. Ever.
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Bye, sweet Grandma... I hate losing them. Miss so many of mine. They have such short lives IMO

 

[Sally PB]

Anybody know this BYC member? So young... (to me). Her BYC profile was aart.

I don't think Aart ever posted on this thread, but she did hang around a couple of social threads.

She was a fount of practical knowledge on building coop/runs and practical care for chickens. Her opinion on anything was worth paying attention to, for me. She wrote some very informative articles.

I miss her.