Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Kris5902]

Ok I’m going to try this again… I see we are all taking our own approach to the celebration photos, and we all know how great I am at taking direction sometimes so, between this and my internet issues and that most my chicken photos are on my old phone.
My Favorite of Sammy:

And a few more for good measure as he’s so darn gorgeous and wonderful.

(At least I’m pretty sure this is his baby pic)
With his nephew Dean who he has raised to be alarmist as good a Rooster as he is.

And with one feather going rogue in the wind… lol ruining his perfect “majestic” pose (I swear he likes to pose for the camera!)

 

[Ponypoor]

Sorry for the distance here, but I had a really hard time even getting a picture. From what I can tell, this is a Cooper's Hawk, right?
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I think it must have attacked yesterday. My chicks are absolutely terrified of everything right now and will hardly poke a beak outside their compound. This is the first time in 3.5 years of having chickens in the yard that we've had any kind of predator incident. I guess our luck could not last forever.

If you get a hawk id guide like this one it might help

https://www.hmana.org/product/hawks-of-north-america-silhouette-guide/

 

[Kris5902]

More 100,000 celebration photos. Tippie the chicken that brought me back to BYC after an unpleasant first forum experience. This photo is special to me because it is after about a month of Rehab, and the before photos were awful. This is when I started rescuing and rehabilitating hens with health issues

Which of course also means I need to mention Hoppy, who was near and dear to both Sammy and I, one of my first truly free range chickens, a spunky hen and expert spider snatcher (I’d lift her up if there was a bitey spider strung across a walkway for extra spicy treats) also a solid month of rehab getting her able to walk again.

These might not be the “best” pictures, but they are some of my favorites because of what they represent in my chicken tending experiences

 

[Ponypoor]

Ok I’m going to try this again… I see we are all taking our own approach to the celebration photos, and we all know how great I am at taking direction sometimes so, between this and my internet issues and that most my chicken photos are on my old phone.
My Favorite of Sammy:View attachment 3182780
And a few more for good measure as he’s so darn gorgeous and wonderful.View attachment 3182778
(At least I’m pretty sure this is his baby pic)
With his nephew Dean who he has raised to be alarmist as good a Rooster as he is.View attachment 3182786
And with one feather going rogue in the wind… lol ruining his perfect “majestic” pose (I swear he likes to pose for the camera!)View attachment 3182787

I love Sammy he is awesome

 

[Cold-Blood]

Sorry for the distance here, but I had a really hard time even getting a picture. From what I can tell, this is a Cooper's Hawk, right?
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I think it must have attacked yesterday. My chicks are absolutely terrified of everything right now and will hardly poke a beak outside their compound. This is the first time in 3.5 years of having chickens in the yard that we've had any kind of predator incident. I guess our luck could not last forever.

Poor chickens. At least it isn't a goshawk, they are relentless. Best wishes on scaring it off. Bird netting?

 

[Lady Red]

Oh my goodness! How could I resist this celebration @BY Bob?

Whip - having a conversation with me

Ms. Meatbird being demure

Bad girl Allele being...herself

Pingu hoping you notice her blue tinted feathers

Dr. Tacky making me laugh

Naenae, my sweetie

Mr. Piscia (identifies as Mr.,but lays eggs) trying to hide the lustrous iridescent feathers in a dust bath

 

[Kris5902]

Sorry for the distance here, but I had a really hard time even getting a picture. From what I can tell, this is a Cooper's Hawk, right?
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I think it must have attacked yesterday. My chicks are absolutely terrified of everything right now and will hardly poke a beak outside their compound. This is the first time in 3.5 years of having chickens in the yard that we've had any kind of predator incident. I guess our luck could not last forever.

Hard to tell at this distance without a reference object, could be cooper sharp shinned redshouldered… but from what you describe there was definitely an attempt on the flock.

 

[Sally PB]

Celebration photos... let's see...

Stormy, checking out what is on the other side of the nest box door:

Darl, my Buff Orpington roo. RIP, buddy.

Little, aka, Little Girl, or Little Bird, who laid the very first egg of any of them, all 19 grams of it

This is May. I sure wish the picture quality were better, because I think she looks happy.

Of course I have more, but not easily findable. Congratulations, @BY Bob!

 

[featherhead007]

Oh my goodness! How could I resist this celebration @BY Bob?View attachment 3182791
Whip - having a conversation with me
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Ms. Meatbird being demure
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Bad girl Allele being...herself
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Pingu hoping you notice her blue tinted feathers
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Dr. Tacky making me laugh
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Naenae, my sweetie
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Mr. Piscia (identifies as Mr.,but lays eggs) trying to hide the lustrous iridescent feathers in a dust bath

Where have you been lady Red? Missed you!

 

[Kris5902]

Wild turkey Toms are about 3' and big bad boys

Our store turkeys are feral, and not bad at all… they just want snacks, and into the store, and if your car looks like another Tom to make sure you drive away and never come back!