Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Candiru09]

Tomorrow is my birthday! My mom was in labor on her couch on Halloween, her dr. Was out of town! She teased me for years because I prevented her from trick or treating.

Happy birthday!

 

[rural mouse]

I like the pallet idea - I did something like that for one previous batch of new chicks to help them integrate - in the end the Littles all went up rather than under, but yes my slope helps with that.
Right now giving them an opportunity to avoid Mr. Chips is a remote need - the poor guy just got driven off the roosts by Sylvie who went all Terminator on him. Sylvie was also brutal to Cookie, but Cookie managed to sneak back on to the roost - Mr. Chips ended up crawling into the brooder cardboard box all on his own.
I should say that this all happened at 3am when everyone was just minding their own business!

Came home to find all 4 of the boys round the other side of the house.

under the adult supervision of Pear (hidden by the house) and observed by Bijou, contemplating mischief). The little girls were in the usual area with the rest of the adults. I'm not sure if Pear (who is still moulting) was educating the young idiots on being respectful or on where some of the more obscure tasty bits are to be had for later tidbitting.

 

[Candiru09]

Yes!! Never back down from him (EVER) grab him, hold him, and when he stops struggling with you let off on him and stay with him gently. It takes time and patience, but it’s worth the effort if you love and care about your roo. If he’s human aggressive already, sorry to say, it’s probably too late! But give him the benefit of the doubt. Good luck

Alright I'll try that.
Let's hope it works! He's so majestic and I want to keep him!

 

[featherhead007]

Alright I'll try that.
Let's hope it works! He's so majestic and I want to keep him!

Never give up! You are his only hope. He is full of pride (he’s a rooster) genetically designed to be a roo. He just needs help from you to be tamed.another thing, don’t embarrass him in front of his ladies. You won’t get too far unless you have him alone without the girls! Patience young grasshopper, you got this!!

 

[rural mouse]

Alright I have some questions about my rooster.
He's probably around 8-9 months old (ive had him for ~a month)
Now my dad is afraid he could be dangerous (I have younger siblings)
He hasn't shown any aggressive towards me besides occasionally growling(?) at me when I pick up a pullet.
He also runs away from me when I approach him.
Is there a way to like tame him down?

Read Shadrach's article "understanding your rooster". It's worth it, repeatedly.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/understanding-your-rooster.75056/

 

[Ponypoor]

Kelly, you are just a germ ridden torch clad, horse smelling Canadian beastie! And I sure wouldn’t want you any other way sweet lady!!

You say the sweetest things Alex

 

[featherhead007]

You say the sweetest things Alex

I have my kinder moments!

 

[featherhead007]

Unlimited building materials, tools, and construction equipment. Every time I assist some elderly lady, who’s husband has passed, they allow me the honor of cleaning up their yards and help myself to any tools I choose to take with me. It’s a perk for caring so much about my neighbors, I guess. Remember? I’m the only one with a car who is readily available (mostly) and most of my wonderful neighbors, just love my chooks!

I might add, because of the fed BS going on this weekend. I’m also a source of food for those here who count on SNAP for their meals. Bob doesn’t like me being political, on his thread, so I won’t. But if people are hungry, darn it I will be sure no one goes hungry!!

 

[Ponypoor]

Ok all good night - I am sooo tired. Have a lovely evening/night/day all!

 

[Sylvester017]

Bridie is also a sweetie pie
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IMO Silkies ARE Sweetie Pies & amazingly smart little "zoomies" as you labeled them. We've been so amazed at their smarts, quickness, awareness, hardiness, human friendly temperaments, & busy-ness in the yard as well as providing the largest of bantam eggs thru all 4 seasons of the yr. They've been the most surprising of all breeds we've had. Of course the mid-size Dominiques have also captured our admiration as a great flock bird w/ a calm demeanor & outgoing friendly temperament.