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  1. RebeccaBoyd

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    It is with a heavy heart that I have to share this news. I needed a few days to process it and come to terms. Rest in Peace.. My nosey Dottie My beautiful Spot And the one that possibly hurts most of all. Rest in Peace my beloved, brave, dear sweet George. I worked Monday and Tuesday. Our...
  2. RebeccaBoyd

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    I tolerate Raven's behavior because 99% of the time she is a sweet hen. Asserting her dominance though, if a squabble breaks out she can stop it with a glare. Space wise. My yard is half a acre. They also have full access to the hillside and creek behind my house and they use it freely. That...
  3. RebeccaBoyd

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    I see there is a debate going on about pecking order. I will throw my observations in. Backstory, beside the silkies currently, my flock is a total free range flock. They have the yard, creek and hillside behind my house and they use it all, especially the hillside. Until this spring my...
  4. RebeccaBoyd

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    I hope he has a full recovery and Karma to visit whoever did the horrible thing to him. I want to suggest a product called Rooster Booster to you for vitamins. I have not had to use it, but, it is highly recommended from people around me who I try not to associate with. I do not condone in any...
  5. RebeccaBoyd

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    Good afternoon everyone. We found out yesterday that the diner was going to be closed today and tomorrow giving us a 3 day weekend. It was last minute but mom decided to take Grandpa to Maryland. He has not been back up there since 2021 when his last brother died. The covid restrictions were...
  6. RebeccaBoyd

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    Ok, yes, worry a little bit for those first few days. I misread and thought PITA had successfully raised chicks in the past. From the video's you posted this morning they all seem to be doing very well with them.
  7. RebeccaBoyd

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    I realized I forgot to do a update on how Sunday's trade day went. They ended up having a decent crowd. There were people there with some goats, a couple horses, lots of tack and yard sale items. My sis did well with her yard sale stuff and sold half of it. I sold all my eating eggs but did not...
  8. RebeccaBoyd

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    I'm glad the incubator worked for you. I have never saw that sort of water system with one. I am very behind on here and with little hopes of catching up. What was supposed to be part-time for myself has turned into full time. Long 10 sometimes 11 hour days and with the added heat I am exhausted...
  9. RebeccaBoyd

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    I would not worry at all with PITA. 4 is not that old and with her already being proven, 12 should be a breeze for her. I think with her age and life experience she could have the smarter chicks in the long run. Those older girls have seen things and pass that wisdom down. In her last year of...
  10. RebeccaBoyd

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    Those are such sweet videos. I love seeing chicks with their momma hens. You have a very nice assortment of color's on the little ones and I hope you have a pullet heavy group.
  11. RebeccaBoyd

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    They are adorable and thanks to momma's who do not try to eat me friendly as well. I also have a favorite who I have everything crossed is a pullet as well. I'm hoping both Georgina and Georgette are pullets. If I had to choose just 1 of them though....a certain little dalmatian spotted chick...
  12. RebeccaBoyd

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    They were little sweethearts while they were inside. Their personalities have blossomed now that they are outside. If possible even more friendly and choose to hop up on me now. I'm trying, and failing miserably at trying not to get too attached to them all in case there is a boy in the mix. Did...
  13. RebeccaBoyd

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    Next up is Goose and Gryffyn's chicks. Goose's baby boy turned 3 weeks old yesterday. Gryffyn's chicks are 3 weeks old tomorrow and Saturday. I will need more time to start guessing gender's with Georgina and Georgette. I'm seeing some of George's traits starting to show which are still...
  14. RebeccaBoyd

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    I went out and got some pictures of the babies a few minutes ago. We will start with the silkies. Ignore their waterer and the mud. I just cleaned and filled that thing 2 hours ago. I came back out and they had completely filled it with dirt and shavings. I swear they take after their parents...
  15. RebeccaBoyd

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    Yes finding a point of lay pullet or a actual laying silkie hen in my area has been a nightmare. You all know my struggles the past 3 years. My farrier found Chiquita for me and I had to negotiate in order to not take the 2 roosters that were listed with her. I lucked out with Poppet. I was...
  16. RebeccaBoyd

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    I admit I have had a hard time keeping up the last few weeks. How old are Cotton and Ebony? If you are a member on facebook, local livestock and poultry groups can be your best friend. You can use them to guage just how popular silkies are in your area. You can also use them to advertise...
  17. RebeccaBoyd

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    I am using the term dominate white because that is what I have heard it referred to. I honestly do not know if there is recessive white in silkies. If there is recessive white then truthfully that is what Calypso should be as there is no white for a couple generations behind her. If your...
  18. RebeccaBoyd

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    Whoohoo, my girls have behaved this week. Tomorrow is the trade day. Even with 2 girls out of commission raising chicks and 2 more broody and others on strike protesting the heat, as of this morning I have 3 full 18 counts and another half dozen eating eggs. I am 1 egg shy of 2 full dozen silkie...
  19. RebeccaBoyd

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    Both can give their owners a heart attack that is for sure. Dirt put me through the wringer for 3 days after Russ left. He did NOT take it well. He hollered, went off his feed and drank considerably less water. He also paced his stall and pawed the gate which he now has a loose front shoe. All...
  20. RebeccaBoyd

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    Happy Friday everyone. I was going to post this last night but was too tired and crashed after I dealt with the chickens. I got called in to work at 8:30 yesterday morning and spent a 12 hour day at the diner in almost 100 degree heat with the ac out. I had flashbacks of working in the...
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