Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Ponypoor]

Someone is missing…..
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Now I will have to get my winter gear back on and go to the barn and find Petra, I really need to get these chooks trained to go to bed!

After a 10 minute search of the whole barn I remembered seeing her fly up on the beam were Tippy likes to go, sure enough there she was.

Got her down, she ran to the Hen House and I put her to bed.

And now I can also get some sleep. Good night all!

 

[CCsGarden]

This little turnip got a toenail caught in the door to the tall coop and ripped it off...poor lil dude. View attachment 4266815
Pics inside spoiler, I was shocked seeing the blood outside the pen at lock-in

Spoiler: Warning BLOOD

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He got blood all over my sweater but he's going to recover. I only saw the toenail injury but those things bleed like crazy.

Oh no! I always have blood stopper on hand, and it works amazing!
Poor boy! Hope he makes a good recovery!

 

[BY Bob]

I’m taking Dakota for a ride to the lake today: inspired by @BY Bob

Take a video!

 

[BY Bob]

Remember way back when - back when I first got him? The first time I grabbed him up and he screamed the place down, and Marty tried to kill me????

It wasn’t as bad as that thankfully!


I’ll have to find that story again. This time it was Mr LC having a go at me!

Mr Pompeii has good friends that worry about him.

 

[ChicoryBlue]

I would love to learn more about your insulated waterers. I have one 5gallon bucket with horizontal nipples that stands on a metal warming plate governed by a Thermacube - so only comes on when temp gets close to freezing. The plate is only 30W, so less than a light bulb, but keeps that bucket liquid very well.
In addition I have hanging waterers that of course freeze, so I keep one inside and trade it out for the one outside 2-3 times a day when it is really cold.
I am wondering if an insulated waterer might reduce my trips back and forth trading out the frozen water.

I'm guessing at when the power to the run was cut: I think about 10am; before 11 am at least. The insulated waterers were both okay at 3pm though one had an icicle forming under the little trough/"beak".
I got the ones I have at Premier One. It's way more wattage than you have though - 100 watts. I have the older model and the new model. They each have nice long cords. I set them on upturned 3-gallon buckets, but they can hang.

https://www.premier1supplies.com/p/...vhAznwfgoosGFBoYd9PcJ5LE-rQ3sZryGprWhVVSenMDV

• Lid is secured to the base via unique interlocking tabs
• Conical lid shape to prevent birds from perching and soiling waterer
• Insulated lid traps warmer air inside waterer
• Handle can be used for both carrying and hanging
• Detachable 16' electrical cord for more flexibility without using extension cords. If you must use an extension cord, use a heavy-duty outdoor extension cord that is rated for a minimum of 1 amp (100 watts) continuous draw.
• Built-in thermostat turns heating element on at 40°F and off at 60°F. Note: Water in the basin does NOT get hot, nor even warm. Rather, the thermostat keeps the water from freezing.
• BPA free plastic
• Ducks can drink from this waterer, though we periodically offer water in a rubber pan so they can submerge their heads

 

[Grandma The Chicken]

Anyone interested?

I still don't have chicken photos. I didn't even get to see them today. Hopefully tomorrow morning I can sneak a glance.
In the meantime, I found a book about chicken coops.

 

[Labsandchickens8]

Well what's a person to do trying to work from home with the chickies carrying on... Sing! Introducing Sophia The Great Pretender

This was great! Hopefully you can still see the video.

 

[BY Bob]

I really feel bad handling him. It’s so sad! None of my other chooks are terrified of me, in fact the opposite, after being here so long I would have hoped he would at least tolerate my picking him up.

Poor fella.

Poor you as well. I've never had one scream like that.

 

[BY Bob]

Happy Monday
Geronimo up on the step-ladder tree (her favorite spot).
When I took the food into the next run she flew from the ladder to the day-perch in the next run.
She is still a serious flying chicken that one!
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The perfect chicken for you.

 

[BY Bob]

Try flying in a Cessna in a fog bath! I’ll just stay home with my roo

Smart decision.