Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[RebeccaBoyd]

I've been out with the chickens this morning and got some new pictures. I think we need to talk about my white silkie Calypso. I believe a name change may be in order dang it. While there is definitely no attempts at crowing yet, and Calypso is the 2nd smallest I am seeing things that cannot be ignored. They hatched May 7th to May 9th so just over 3 months old now. Still a bit young as far as silkies go to attempt crowing anyway. It's the tail and the head poof that are doing it for me. That and what I spotted today when looking up close at the comb, color changing already. Yes I let out a string of curse words after a real close look at the comb. Now, regardless, he's staying, I'll make it work somehow, but I am open to name suggestions. He's still a sweetheart and very friendly. I would almost name him "Brad" after the late white silkie "Useless Farms" had. Brad was a jerk though, I'm almost afraid to use it and Calypso turn into a jerk after his namesake. I'm still very tempted anyway. I loved Brad and his jerkiness from afar.

Prince is another name I'm toying with after "chookens" lovely sweet white boy.

So friends, who is he? Is he Brad or is he Prince? I'm also open to suggestions for this little guy.

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

Bingo is another one I'm going to have to start watching. 2nd biggest of the group. Bingo is the moorehead partridge. Behavior is still all pullet. Round neat crest is all pullet. Nothing much at all for a comb, and no color change yet. The tail feathers, not so neat and round. This must be taken with a grain of salt though as last year those 6 pullets, at this age 4 out of the 6 had not so neat tail feathers that made me 2nd guess gender. Their round crest's never lied even if their tails did. The gold coloring, is it just a hair bright though? More vibrant maybe like a cockerel or am I seeing things? Time will tell and Bingo is the only one making me guess. The blue chick Bluey and the other partridge Lucky, 100% pullet.

Bingo's momma or aunt Martina. Cannot deny her gold color is also vibrant and 100% hen. I see a lot of similarities between the two.

 

[Sylvester017]

I will do the same from now on. Thank you for your information. It's greatly valued

& I value yours... the organic castor oil you recommended is great & doesn't leave a greasy residue like petroleum jelly products ~ I use it to soothe my itchy surgery scar ~ even better soothing than Arnica. We've used the castor oil on rough chicken legs too, Dana loves it.

old Dana

 

[featherhead007]

I've been out with the chickens this morning and got some new pictures. I think we need to talk about my white silkie Calypso. I believe a name change may be in order dang it. While there is definitely no attempts at crowing yet, and Calypso is the 2nd smallest I am seeing things that cannot be ignored. They hatched May 7th to May 9th so just over 3 months old now. Still a bit young as far as silkies go to attempt crowing anyway. It's the tail and the head poof that are doing it for me. That and what I spotted today when looking up close at the comb, color changing already. Yes I let out a string of curse words after a real close look at the comb. Now, regardless, he's staying, I'll make it work somehow, but I am open to name suggestions. He's still a sweetheart and very friendly. I would almost name him "Brad" after the late white silkie "Useless Farms" had. Brad was a jerk though, I'm almost afraid to use it and Calypso turn into a jerk after his namesake. I'm still very tempted anyway. I loved Brad and his jerkiness from afar.

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Prince is another name I'm toying with after "chookens" lovely sweet white boy.

So friends, who is he? Is he Brad or is he Prince? I'm also open to suggestions for this little guy.

You could always call him “duster?”

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

Last but definetly not least we have the 2 100% pullets Bluey and Lucky. If nothing else I prayed for a blue pullet this season to keep. I got my wish along with another nice looking pullet is Lucky.

 

[Sylvester017]

I've been out with the chickens this morning and got some new pictures. I think we need to talk about my white silkie Calypso. I believe a name change may be in order dang it. While there is definitely no attempts at crowing yet, and Calypso is the 2nd smallest I am seeing things that cannot be ignored. They hatched May 7th to May 9th so just over 3 months old now. Still a bit young as far as silkies go to attempt crowing anyway. It's the tail and the head poof that are doing it for me. That and what I spotted today when looking up close at the comb, color changing already. Yes I let out a string of curse words after a real close look at the comb. Now, regardless, he's staying, I'll make it work somehow, but I am open to name suggestions. He's still a sweetheart and very friendly. I would almost name him "Brad" after the late white silkie "Useless Farms" had. Brad was a jerk though, I'm almost afraid to use it and Calypso turn into a jerk after his namesake. I'm still very tempted anyway. I loved Brad and his jerkiness from afar.

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Prince is another name I'm toying with after "chookens" lovely sweet white boy.

So friends, who is he? Is he Brad or is he Prince? I'm also open to suggestions for this little guy.

Calypso is a good neuter name... IMO I wouldn't change it. But it's your birdie & you can even name it Blackie if it works for you

Adorable sweetie any way you look at him.

 

[Sylvester017]

You could always call him “duster?”

& Dusty for short?

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

Next up is Homer. For now young orphan Homer is spending time learning some life lessons from Davy and Barbosa and some very territorial momma hens. He's getting those much needed thumps in while also under the "protection" of his surrogate fathers. The boys are doing a great job with the teens. They run interference between them and the momma's. They are not allowed to be bullied. I have saw them reprimand him though when needed and they are not viscous when doing so. Davy is the disciplinarian of the two adults. Barbosa would let them get away with murder.

 

[Sylvester017]

Pony Sunday

Got the paddocks mowed yesterday.

Before
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It’s a jungle in there!
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All sorts of creatures hid in there!
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After
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There is some grass in this paddock, where the willows shade the ground.
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No grass just dried up stubble.
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I love how they keep the willow trees trimmed all level
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And that made Truly very happy because now she can get to the apple trees

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I love the beautiful mowed pasture for the equines ~ but where will the chickens dig & hide now ?

 

[featherhead007]

After eight days, I still feel dizzy and shaking, but I must get out off this bed and buy food and chicken feed.
My brilliant idea was to ask my neighbor lady, (who I help out sometimes) she has no car, but does have a drivers license. I have my new car, but can’t attempt to drive in my weakened condition. It’s been a steady 100f weather. (my new car has excellent air conditioning) it’s a win win situation I’m believing.
Wish us cluck!