Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Labsandchickens8]

So I'll start with a tribute to the most recent addition, who was killed by a hawk after five months with us. RIP, Lil' Queenie. She was sweet, calm, and good natured. As @RebeccaBoyd suggested I may add Orpingtons in the future, in her honor.

Queenie in quarantine in the house December 19, 2020, a young somewhat malnourished pullet, her caretaker had been gone for a month or two, her flock split up and taken by people a couple weeks before. She had hidden in a wood shed and not been taken. But there was not much to eat but some bird seed, and the snow had come.
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Here she is a month later January 16 2021, filling out and integrating eagerly. She was so happy to be part of a flock again!
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Enjoying some chives on May 3rd 2021. She had been laying (since late January or early February?) and although the Buckeyes started laying January 4th, Queenie was the first and only one to make the escort call. In April and May the Buckeyes would join in the call when she did it. After she passed it was a while before I heard any escort calls from the Buckeyes.
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Her last day, May 14, 2021 (yes she's blinking her inner eye).
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Awww. Sweet Queenie!

 

[fuentemoon]

I too have been giving vitamins in their water since Flopsy was sick, and it's good it has Vit D in it, that is in short supply around here these days.

Where do you get your poultry booster from?

I got it at Wilco which is a farm store like tractor supply. 12.95 for 16oz which will last a long time with just 4 ladies!

 

[SimpleJenn]

Vuitton joined us for a very special first ever Show and Share today. She was a very good participant and was paid in superworms.

 

[Ikslo]

Gave the crew some freshly harvested mustard greens yesterday evening. Einstein was a big fan!

 

[Ponypoor]

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Vuitton joined us for a very special first ever Show and Share today. She was a very good participant and was paid in superworms.

Awwwwwww that’s so sweet! Kiddo must be the favourite in the class now

 

[Sylvester017]

Until I’m cornered by notabitail and crucified in open forum!

He just wants to get to the truth !

 

[Sylvester017]

Walmart even carries wood shavings, but don't use the cedar in a coop. For traction, it's fine on the sidewalks

Just because cedar gives off some sort of fumes in confined spaces around chickens...

...when we fenced & remodeled around the yard we used redwood rather than cedar for fencing & bridges. I worry a lot so DH had no problem going w/ redwood. Redwood also seems sturdier than cedarwood too.

Here the bridge has aged well (hose is on top) & the bridge gets boiled linseed oil treatment rub once a year.

 

[kattabelly]

So I'm limiting the amounts, but have read it's pretty important to bring something every day to be a welcome guest in his house and form a good relationship. Agree, or advice?

I don't think every day is a problem if it helps establish a routine and build a good working relationship between with him, but I'd probably look to mix it up a bit if you're only going in there once a day. It needs to still be normal and ok for you to go in without any treats.

 

[kattabelly]

Some Friday fluff

 

[Ikslo]

I spy

Einstein