The Usual Goofiness
We’ve been quiet here at Flapper’s house, but just because we’ve been busy. All is well. Flapper’s beak is peeling a bit, but that’s normal. Doesn’t hurt him. Happens once a year. Chewy is around, but he hasn’t posed for any photos this week. Olivia too.
It’s been kind of hot in Seattle, so Janet the chicken has been trying to stay cool by fanning out her feathers. She insists it is very civilized, but I think it looks goofy.
Olly Astro thinks it looks a little goofy, too. But it’s pretty hot in Seattle.
So eventually she decided to join in the fun. A nice dust bath didn’t cool her down, but it cleaned her up.
I have been staying cool with fruit icees made from fresh fruit from the local farmer’s market. Olivia shares them with me but the other chickens don’t care for them.
Olivia and Olly Astro still don’t get along too well, but they mostly avoid each other. As you can see, most everyone gets along okay as long as I keep an eye on them.
The hot weather has caused Petunia to start molting. She leaves a pile of feathers everywhere she goes.
She’s still pretty though, even if she’s missing a few feathers.
Simon is doing well. He loves hanging in the yard in the warm weather, and he prefers the heat to the rain.
That’s just about all the updates from here at Flapper’s house. We’re doing a lot of maintenance work on the yard, so we haven’t had much time for the interwebs. We’re having a tree taken out, trimming up the ivy, keeping everything watered and hoping it cools down soon.
We hope you have a good week. Chewy and Olivia send their best. They promise to pose for more photos this week.
And Flapper says, “stay cool.”
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It looks like the aftermath of a pillow fight over here these days. Duck feathers are fun to collect but it was probably more thrilling when we had peafowl!
Nice to see the gang. Most bird books don’t mention that birds shed the outer layer of their bills/beaks and feet each year, just like their dinosaur cousins.
Petunia is always so elegant…and O’Malley hovering protectively. Love the expression on Simon’s face.
Looks like our heat wave will end tomorrow. YAY!!!
Are these pics all from the iPhone 4? I’m amazed at the clarity and accuracy of color.
Petunia looks as regal as ever, regardless of molting. She reminds me a little of the Chicken Lady from Kids in the Hall, though – emitting feathers everywhere.
You can barely tell which end is which on Janet. Silly boid.
Of course Simon likes the heat. I always knew he was some kind of miniature lion. Or tiger. Maybe a liger.
Also, I only laughed at Petunia sitting in the pile of feathers because it was a photo. I’d never laugh at her in person. She’d give me a beatdown, Muscovy style.
its good to see and hear all is well with all your critters!
I love the photos of Simon. Flapper is very handsome too. He always looks so happy, like he’s smiling.
Flapper, today my dad died. Last year my mom died. Would you adopt me?
So sorry to hear about your dad, Gayle. My condolences.