Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Ponypoor]

Dear BYC friends,

Apologies for a non-chicken related post. Western NC has been devastated by Helene. Entire towns swept away, bodies are floating, children can't find parents, people are still suffering ... Personally this is the worse disaster I have witnessed since my time at the USA (17 years). The videos are unbearable to watch.

If you are able, please consider donate to Samaritan's Purse. I have made a small donation. I have first hand information that they are doing great work helping western NC. https://www.samaritanspurse.org/

Tax
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One never thinks that countries like the US and Canada can be subject to such natural disasters - but Mother Nature still rules.

Thankfully here today the weather is nice.

Tax
Buttercup is moulting so she is hanging out with me for a bit.

 

[Ponypoor]

Love that photo of black & white bathroom tile Silkies!

& your green Polish ~ Anything like an Easter Silkie?

www.pinterest.co.uk

He’s my little leprechaun

 

[Ponypoor]

FBA Weekly Synopsis to October 5, 2024

Thanks to @Ponypoor for last week's synopsis which is available here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-28046392

Why did the Chicken cross the road go to the Michigan State Capitol?
Our chicken news this week is dominated by an epic, 547 mile journey, made by our intrepid heroes @BY Bob and Versace to meet @SimpleJenn, and to start a new life (well Versace not Bob).
Like all great expeditions much preparation and luggage was involved
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As well as great anticipation of the delights waiting.
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Of course stops for meals are an important part of any adventure
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Before starting up again
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-28056299

And finally they made it!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-28056827
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The sequel to this classic 'coming home' movie is already under development with a wonderful plot thanks to @RebeccaBoyd and some interesting new character dynamics (possibly inspired by HRH Aurora).
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-28056399
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What a wonderful story, and I am very much looking forward to the sequel.

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In other news:

Both @rural mouse and @Ponypoor have tailless chickens. So do I, but I think I posted Bernie's depleted look last week, and this week she is in a terrible state so I will not shame her!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-28047088
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@Logar
The chickens are beginning to use the wonderful jungle gym
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-28051275

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@notabitail
Is dealing with a nasty eye - possibly from a fight. Hope it heals soon!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-28051596
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@Ponypoor has been dealing with a lot.
Mr. P - is a lover not a fighter and is still being bullied by his ladies
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-28046412

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And chicken-math has come home to roost for poor Kelly, who is inundated with beautiful cockerels that she has to find homes for.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-28052102

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At least one of these boys needs to remain however, if only for entertainment!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-28057307

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@RoyalChick
Continues to deal with the stubbornly broody Tassels
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-28049556

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@SimpleJenn

Got some gorgeous newcomers even before the great trek got under way!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-28052839
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As always I apologize if I missed anything important. This week I have been a bit distracted with a sick cat so may well have mis-posted.
Have a wonderful weekend everyone

That was awesome well done!

Well seems you have set the bar rather high there.

 

[Ponypoor]

Let us not forget about my Wyandottey:
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More likely he is starting to take on the duties as watcher. Ensuring everyone is safe.

He sure is a handsome boy.

 

[Ponypoor]

DH asked me what do you get when a chicken lays an egg on the barn rooftop? An "egg roll"

Oh @RoyalChick can answer that about eggs and roofs….

 

[Ponypoor]

One never thinks that countries like the US and Canada can be subject to such natural disasters - but Mother Nature still rules.

Thankfully here today the weather is nice.

Tax
Buttercup is moulting so she is hanging out with me for a bit.

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Of course now I have feathers everywhere in the feedroom!

And more visitors

Time to kick her out and finish sweeping floors.

 

[featherhead007]

If fuentemoon reads this far, I have an extra egg that she can roll off her roof.

 

[Sylvester017]

I dunno Maybe five girls each?

Sounds good. But in the animal world the girl chooses the boy!

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

I am confident enough to say the little chick with the side profile, is a pullet. Look at the roundness of the rump feathers. Right now I am trying to determine if any of them have streamers. They all still have several pinfeathers in their topknots making them lay wonky. I need those pin feathers gone so their topknots lay naturally. Then I can look for perfectly round or wild hairdo's. If nothing else though, I do have my desired black pullet. That alone made this hatch worthwhile.

 

[featherhead007]

Sounds good. But in the animal world the girl chooses the boy!

I’m doing my best to teach my Wyandottey to dress for success!