Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[featherhead007]

It's too bad. Yup, don't watch.

On the other hand, playing devil's advocate, yes Hattie is the one available to beat on, but Aurora may be reacting (in the horrible chicken manner of such things) to Hattie's arthritis and her inclination to not submit by moving away. So Hattie's not acting "chicken normal", and maybe that causes Aurora to double down. The way she goes back at least twice is notable.

Is it inclination, or stubbornness? How do we know Hattie isn't sh*t-talking Aurora all the while (at this point I wouldn't blame her)? I'd love to hear that!

Finally, is it hard pecking - have you seen injuries / marks on Hattie?

Curious minds want to know.

 

[ChicoryBlue]

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This was cute. Two on top, two below

Fluffy Butt Friday!

 

[featherhead007]

Hi everybody, got some pics yesterday. The chickens have been a great comfort to me though I've also stressed about them some. My sister died last week from the cancer she's been fighting for a couple of years, and it's just been a very tough time losing her.

So here's to life continuing -

Annie, the most talkative and seemingly cheeriest chirpiest hen. She loves any lap time and will gladly hang out there forever. She is fine with sharing a lap with Tedi too.View attachment 4049712

And my loyal friend Hazel, the steadfast leader and remaining Buckeye from the OG group. A low-key talker with very useful things to say. She has always helpfully made sure my clothes are in order, especially in the back where I can't see the obvious disarray.
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Below, an interesting study in insanity and hostility, Diane Ida-Biter. I sing "Nutzo, nutzo hen" to the tune of "Macho Man" with her. She keens and growls a lot, and maneuvers around to challenge me head-on while I'm doing chores. She will also eat from my hand, but warily, glancing up at me after every bite. She will not fight me when I pick her up, she stays still and submits, which is good for health checks and any needed baths, though I need to be mindful of not putting a hand in front of her. Otherwise while freestanding she wants to get a fight on. She is almost continually corrected by everyone else, and will walk away keening. She's especially worked up with any treats around - being at the bottom she probably has to be opportunistic in order to get any, because she is pushed off all the time, but this is the opposite of Popcorn (RIP), who was on the bottom but could grab a bite and make nice with everyone at the same time. Diane is fairly reasonable around me in the morning, but it goes downhill from there. Near roosting time? Forget about it. What do you all think these clues mean? She is not a very happy hen it seems. Her best buddy, if she has one, is Good Queen Hazel, who is fine with her around as long as she behaves sanely.
Crazy Eyes Diane.
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Here is Tedi below, a happy go-along hen who loves food and lap time and pushes her neck against me for snuggles. She comes around and hangs at my knees if I already have Annie on my lap, and asks to be picked up to join in. They both happily share. Tedi has big legs and is a great digger and forager.
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I think this is Annie getting oyster shell
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And Annie showing how useful those toenails are
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So very sorry for your loss. I feel your pain and confusion. I too lost a family member, been on two years now. My closest cousin passed around Christmas time.

 

[RoyalChick]

Hi everybody, got some pics yesterday. The chickens have been a great comfort to me though I've also stressed about them some. My sister died last week from the cancer she's been fighting for a couple of years, and it's just been a very tough time losing her.

So here's to life continuing -

Annie, the most talkative and seemingly cheeriest chirpiest hen. She loves any lap time and will gladly hang out there forever. She is fine with sharing a lap with Tedi too.View attachment 4049712

And my loyal friend Hazel, the steadfast leader and remaining Buckeye from the OG group. A low-key talker with very useful things to say. She has always helpfully made sure my clothes are in order, especially in the back where I can't see the obvious disarray.
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Below, an interesting study in insanity and hostility, Diane Ida-Biter. I sing "Nutzo, nutzo hen" to the tune of "Macho Man" with her. She keens and growls a lot, and maneuvers around to challenge me head-on while I'm doing chores. She will also eat from my hand, but warily, glancing up at me after every bite. She will not fight me when I pick her up, she stays still and submits, which is good for health checks and any needed baths, though I need to be mindful of not putting a hand in front of her. Otherwise while freestanding she wants to get a fight on. She is almost continually corrected by everyone else, and will walk away keening. She's especially worked up with any treats around - being at the bottom she probably has to be opportunistic in order to get any, because she is pushed off all the time, but this is the opposite of Popcorn (RIP), who was on the bottom but could grab a bite and make nice with everyone at the same time. Diane is fairly reasonable around me in the morning, but it goes downhill from there. Near roosting time? Forget about it. What do you all think these clues mean? She is not a very happy hen it seems. Her best buddy, if she has one, is Good Queen Hazel, who is fine with her around as long as she behaves sanely.
Crazy Eyes Diane.
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Here is Tedi below, a happy go-along hen who loves food and lap time and pushes her neck against me for snuggles. She comes around and hangs at my knees if I already have Annie on my lap, and asks to be picked up to join in. They both happily share. Tedi has big legs and is a great digger and forager.
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I think this is Annie getting oyster shell
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And Annie showing how useful those toenails are
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So sorry for your loss.

 

[featherhead007]

Here, we have flooded rivers. Overflowing streams and waterways. Right now it’s raining again hard. I have to go out in this rain and repair a tractor in the garage at the church. It’s a ways away and I have to remember every tool I might need, before I go.
Just a little rant tax:
BFTP

 

[Ponypoor]

Happy Valentines Day

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1167311331450828

 

[BY Bob]

 

[Ponypoor]

Here, we have flooded rivers. Overflowing streams and waterways. Right now it’s raining again hard. I have to go out in this rain and repair a tractor in the garage at the church. It’s a ways away and I have to remember every tool I might need, before I go.
Just a little rant tax:
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Awwww thanks for sharing this BFTP!

Hope the tractor gets fixed.

 

[Sylvester017]

That’s an awesome goal

DH rotates bringing inside a Silkie to me to pet & treats. They are so cute & small. Only our Partridge Ginny is a big Silkie girl.

 

[BY Bob]

@BY Bob , forgot to mention. My chickens are going on strike even if I give them 1,000 worms a day... Only 1 egg out of 7 laying fluffy butts.

They are not actually on strike. As part of their contract, negotiated by the IFLC, there is no requirement for them to lay eggs during the months of November, December, January, or February nor while molting or after the age of 5 years.

This does  NOT this relieve you of the obligation to provide meal worms.

It is very important that you understand the contract completely as wildcat strikes can occur if you do live up to your obligations. You should have regular meetings with your group's shop steward to assure that there are no miscommunications.

@RoyalChick has had multiple disputes and a strike. I am sure she can provide additional guidance.