Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

Yay! Though it would be nicer if it landed on you, I'm sure.

No! It would not have been nicer.

 

[notabitail]

No! It would not have been nicer.

You don't like being pooped on ?

 

[Ponypoor]

Excavation adequate, needs more but enough to get the coop in place

Hanging out with the young Buckeyes
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I like her foot in this picture!
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Definitely something needing inspection here
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Mr. Shehnai looking glorious. His comb is brlliant
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He'll eat with the pullets at the feeders, but also sometimes stands aside while they eat, waiting his turn until a slot opens up. He definitely needs more calories than they do and really gulps down feed. They're getting sardines every second or third day or so. Not enough?
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Here's where he looked but then decided to wait, he first looked to get in but pulled back
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Size of pullets vs Shehnai, @RoyalChick you may be interested
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Here he is with Lizabel, the smallest. They're friends, although that also means that he's been grabbing her neck feathers more than others. He doesn't pursue much after she loudly screams and squirms away, which is good.The pullets aren't squatting yet and their combs aren't super bright yet.
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Oh he is super handsome! What a lovely cockerel. And sounds like he does have some manners. He’s just young is all, in a years time you will see a huge difference in his attitude.

 

[RoyalChick]

Excavation adequate, needs more but enough to get the coop in place

Hanging out with the young Buckeyes
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I like her foot in this picture!
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Definitely something needing inspection here
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Mr. Shehnai looking glorious. His comb is brlliant
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He'll eat with the pullets at the feeders, but also sometimes stands aside while they eat, waiting his turn until a slot opens up. He definitely needs more calories than they do and really gulps down feed. They're getting sardines every second or third day or so. Not enough?
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Here's where he looked but then decided to wait, he first looked to get in but pulled back
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Size of pullets vs Shehnai, @RoyalChick you may be interested
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Here he is with Lizabel, the smallest. They're friends, although that also means that he's been grabbing her neck feathers more than others. He doesn't pursue much after she loudly screams and squirms away, which is good.The pullets aren't squatting yet and their combs aren't super bright yet.
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Lovely. Mr. Chips has a green tail coming in. Now I am back from my trip I will try and get a weight on him.

 

[Candiru09]

Do you have others? We would love to see them.

Oh and welcome! The originator of the thread is BY Bob, and has some gorgeous chooks.

She's the only cornish left however I have 12 other healthier looking chickens
Here's a pic of my rooster Kellogg
My father really wants to get rid of him because he's an extremely good crower

 

[BY Bob]

Roosting Adventure

The life of a house chicken is not easy. Especially at roosting time.

Where to roost?

This foot looks nice.

Zzzzzzzzzzz

 

[Ponypoor]

She's the only cornish left however I have 12 other healthier looking chickens
Here's a pic of my rooster Kellogg
My father really wants to get rid of him because he's an extremely good crower
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Oh he’s a handsome wee boy - he’ll settle down as he gets older. My boys only crow in the morning and a bit in the afternoon. The hens make more noice than my Roos!

 

[Candiru09]

Oh he’s a handsome wee boy - he’ll settle down as he gets older. My boys only crow in the morning and a bit in the afternoon. The hens make more noice than my Roos!

Thats good. I'll make sure to tell my dad that as Kellogg has really grown on me. He's a gentleroo to the hens, always leading them to food.

 

[Ponypoor]

Roosting Adventure

The life of a house chicken is not easy. Especially at roosting time.

Where to roost?

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This foot looks nice.

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Zzzzzzzzzzz
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Oh Niamh I see you have taken over - good girl!

 

[ChicoryBlue]

Lovely. Mr. Chips has a green tail coming in. Now I am back from my trip I will try and get a weight on him.

I have a hanging weight now, and maybe a bag big enough, but haven't tried it yet. I am so tired at night these days! I don't want to try to wrangle them in the day, & I feel it might upset the trust they have in me. Gotta do it soon though, & be ready for when they really need medical care!