Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[notabitail]

Mugs Monday.
Angry Empress.

 

[notabitail]

Two-fer Tuesday.
I was asked to please maybe not share this photo by both chickens. However, I figured I could. They can't bite me.

 

[RoyalChick]

Correct. Still sitting at that point. There's enough comb/wattles growth to make it very possible, but it's not as red as experience says it should be. And knowing camera colors (especially chicken skin colors) can be off, puts Chippy on the fence.

Thanks.
I will keep flooding the zone with pics!

Looking at combs and comparing between them (I know they are different breeds) Chippy’s comb is much bigger and much redder.
I think I need to start getting my mind around this.

 

[kattabelly]

There's always at least 1 that messes with your mind in some way, shape, or form.

I'm usually pretty good at the guessing game but these guys are so varied in appearance, it's not like comparing chicks of a single breed that all came from the same breeder.

 

[rural mouse]

I'm usually pretty good at the guessing game but these guys are so varied in appearance, it's not like comparing chicks of a single breed that all came from the same breeder.

That's what makes it fun!

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

Thanks.
I will keep flooding the zone with pics!
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As far as guessing on gender with Chippie, this picture did it for me.

I thought I spotted something and had to zoom in and see. Top of the tail zoom in and you will see it. One feather curves down. Then at the bottom of the tail one of the feathers has a patch of green iridescence. I also spot a bit of green shine on his back. You can see it, right smack in the middle of the last 2 shadow stripes, it stands out like a sore thumb.

I may be wrong, but with the comb and wattles at 6 weeks, I am firmly in the male camp now.

 

[RoyalChick]

Here is Geronimo who I think is going to be rather beautiful. Her face has no hint of pink and her comb is tiny. She does have rather lovely leg warmers though!

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

Here is Geronimo who I think is going to be rather beautiful. Her face has no hint of pink and her comb is tiny. She does have rather lovely leg warmers though!
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She is lovely. I have to smile at your comment on leg warmers.

I remember a time I stated so fervently I would never have a silkie they are ugly. Along came Branch and Poppy and we see where that got me.

You my friend not so long ago stated you would NEVER have feathered feet in your flock.

Well, along came Mrs Tassels. Now you have 3.

 

[RoyalChick]

As far as guessing on gender with Chippie, this picture did it for me.

I thought I spotted something and had to zoom in and see. Top of the tail zoom in and you will see it. One feather curves down. Then at the bottom of the tail one of the feathers has a patch of green iridescence. I also spot a bit of green shine on his back. You can see it, right smack in the middle of the last 2 shadow stripes, it stands out like a sore thumb.

I may be wrong, but with the comb and wattles at 6 weeks, I am firmly in the male camp now.

I definitely see the green.
Oh boy!
I need to come to terms with keeping him or not. Both alternatives are scary to me!

And what’s with not liking strawberries? I had some that were getting a bit tired in the fridge so I got some new ones for me - probably the last of the summer - and gave the tired ones to the chickens. They really aren’t that keen!

 

[RoyalChick]

She is lovely. I have to smile at your comment on leg warmers.

I remember a time I stated so fervently I would never have a silkie they are ugly. Along came Branch and Poppy and we see where that got me.

You my friend not so long ago stated you would NEVER have feathered feet in your flock.

Well, along came Mrs Tassels. Now you have 3.

I know - and I basically blame you for this!
I am a bit worried about keeping Cookie’s feet clean as they are so extreme, but I am totally sold on Tassels and Geronimo. Very stylish!