Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Sylvester017]

We have 12 hens. There was a good vibe before, and they shared the hens, although clearly Curiosity felt they were “his.” He would run over whenever they squawked resisting. They are the same age, from the same group of chicks. I will be watching to see if any of the girls gets overmated now. I didn’t have any issues with overmating before, although I did notice one pullet growing in a bunch of neck feathers last week, so I was keeping an eye on her. Nothing seemed really amiss when I was out there, but who knows. Hopefully Curiosity is able to keep some of his girls, but even this morning when I look out he is standing by himself rather than with the group. We shall see.

I think if we had roo's or issues w/ our birds we would've got cameras to monitor. However, we can't have roo's or over 5 hens so we never invested in cameras. If you can eventually manage it though, a camera might work for you?

 

[Sylvester017]

It was! It looked like this when they were fighting
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DH & I have seen two of our Silkie HENS like that!!! Some birds have "off" days just like people!

 

[rural mouse]

These storms wouldn't be so bad if it wasn't so warm, it should be mountain snow

FWIW, the one that arrive here today has turned to snow.....but not sticking at 5000 feet yet....


Before the WIND

 

[Ikslo]

I think if we had roo's or issues w/ our birds we would've got cameras to monitor. However, we can't have roo's or over 5 hens so we never invested in cameras. If you can eventually manage it though, a camera might work for you?

Fiancé does not want cameras. I don’t care enough one way or the other to fight him on it. I work from home at least, so I do listen for them all day and try my best to go out there whenever possible. I watch them. At this point, I haven’t seen any abnormal issues with the gals, and none seem to be stressed out. The smaller two are the best fliers and seem to be able to get away quite easily if they don’t want to be bothered. I don’t see any one gal getting more attention than the rest. All the boys were good about leaving Einstein alone while she was molting. There’s enough roosting space that they don’t seem to fight about where to sleep. It’s been awhile since I witnessed any issues there. I’m just going to observe for the next few weeks, and if needed, I will consider possibly adding another coop and separating some or letting them separate themselves. I’d rather not have to manage separate free-ranging though. There is always the possibility of removing a roo altogether, but I’d rather not have to do that unless I can’t find other resolution. Right now, Curiosity is just maintaining distance. Clearly dethroned and pouting about it.

 

[SimpleJenn]

My leghorns are mean. I don't plan on getting the breed again.

I hope their zombie daughters take after Riddick, who is a gentleroo
This muppet bites me any chance he gets. Hubby calls him Soup.

 

[SimpleJenn]

The polish pen. They can go out to the run if they want to...

Spotty is a pretty girl

Snowball

Louis
Vuitton

 

[notabitail]

Mugs Monday.
She grew a feather on her head and called it macaroni.

She also wants royalties for that photo. Look at her angry eye in the picture.

 

[notabitail]

Two-fer Tuesday.
A Story in Three Photos.

Felicitas is usually very chill about things. She was compensated for Grouchy Agathae's bad behavior.

 

[notabitail]

Product Endorsement.
Agathae would like to let you know she's being sponsored.

This is satire and nobody really profits from this except Agathae, who is preparing for Spring 2026.

 

[notabitail]

Fluffy Butt Friday.
BFTP: I believe this is In Albis.