Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

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Hi Friends Im still alive been dealing with a lot of health issues. Cant walk or stand very well because of back issues but slowly getting them takin care of. Hubby is helping a lot the chickens are good clyde is better and they are much happier in their own little coop outside. I have 3 silkie roosters so 2 have found a new hme to some friends where they will blend with other female silkies and flock and free range.
Thanks for checking in on me Ill try to be on more.
Love you guys hope you all are well.

Thank you for updating us. It is good to hear from you!

 

[notabitail]

One day you’ll laugh and say “I can’t believe we used those slow antiquated personal computers back then!”
“The AI human brain interface is so much more advanced! “

I can imagine how it will be in the future. However, I prefer a PC over a AI interface baked into my head.
I can just hope the AI brain interface is open source!

 

[Ponypoor]

Yes I think they do. And they play chase the night moths. And they make enough noise to wake every fox for miles around. And they totally ignore the rattle of the seed cup (which I understand because Bernie hogs the seed cup anyway).

Tax - a party chicken
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Awww those wee ladies sure have grown up lovely

 

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Good morning fluffy butts and all!
Mugs Monday Pics and a video.
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NOTICE:
I will be very inactive with the coming school season, so you may not see me online for days, or even months. Or I might just hop on tomorrow! Anything is possible.

Thanks for the heads up. We won't be worrying and will be patiently waiting then.

 

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Found this poop today in the poop tray, assume it's Butters. See the grit pieces in there? Normally I don't notice this. Due to the coconut oil moving things along faster? She was hitting on the grit a lot a few days ago.
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Another spot in the poop tray, don't see grit here...
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But the poop seems to be fatter, less stringy?

 

[ValarieF]

I am so glad that you are still here! I was getting worried! ❤
So sorry about your back problems and health issues.
I'm glad that Clyde is better, and that two of your silkie boys have s new good home.
I certainly hope that you can be on here more. If you can't, I understand.

Your too sweet

 

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Does it drip continuously?

I don't really know, but probably more or less yes. It is somebody else's picture. But having worked with drip irrigation in a garden before, I think it depends on the water pressure (the size of bucket in this pic) and the drippers.

Even continuously, it can still be very slow dripping.

 

[RoyalChick]

I did get your message ty for checking on me. I am seeing the ortho about mt back for injections and ablations but I saw a spine specialist who is doing a MRI on spine and neck. I have osteoarthritus, spondolosis, osteopynia, scoliosis and stenosis and bulging discs and degenerative disc disease in both the stenosis in my neck and spine and making it hard to walk. The neuro tested my nerves and muscles and the muscle is not functioning like it should because of my back.
Also seeing cardio next month and have seen all the other drs. lol Im sick of medicines and drs.
Meanwhile Clyde got bad but after weeks of meds and special love and going outside he is much better. But he will always be in my care because of special needs.

Sounds like you are dealing with a lot.

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

I am hoping to get another soon. The Bigs need seven hens. Six is not enough

Did you raise Abigal from a chick? The reason I am thinking males on both is neither have grown anything for tail feathers yet. While not the size of my for sure boys they have also had a slightly pink comb and a hint of wattles for 2 weeks now. I also saw once a few days ago when they dashed in the sunlight the hint of blue on their feathers on their backs. They do not act like boys behavior wise but, my gut is telling me they are indeed boys. I have raised enough boys to listen to my instincts. I hope I am wrong, I really do as their speckling is coming in and they are adorable.

 

[notabitail]

Did you raise Abigal from a chick? The reason I am thinking males on both is neither have grown anything for tail feathers yet. While not the size of my for sure boys they have also had a slightly pink comb and a hint of wattles for 2 weeks now. I also saw once a few days ago when they dashed in the sunlight the hint of blue on their feathers on their backs. They do not act like boys behavior wise but, my gut is telling me they are indeed boys. I have raised enough boys to listen to my instincts. I hope I am wrong, I really do as their speckling is coming in and they are adorable.

Yes she was chick raised. She took forever to grow a tail.