Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Sally PB]

Light has had a bare back for half a year now ... at first it was Foggy the rooster, but her back got balder after Foggy's departure. Apparently they will peck/pluck their own feathers so it can never regrow? We bought her a chicken saddle after some research and the result is IMMEDIATE. so happy that she will have feathers for winter.

I have two girls with bare backs. I was assuming that the feathers wouldn't grow in until they molted. Maybe I should put saddles on them...

 

[Sally PB]

A mostly clean fluffy butt!

 

[ValarieF]

A few fluffy butts:
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I love white fluffy butts!

 

[ValarieF]

I have two girls with bare backs. I was assuming that the feathers wouldn't grow in until they molted. Maybe I should put saddles on them...

I would put saddles on them.

 

[lightm]

I have two girls with bare backs. I was assuming that the feathers wouldn't grow in until they molted. Maybe I should put saddles on them...

I think it is worth trying. I originally made my own using some old T-shirt. In one day, we can clearly see feathers coming out. However, the fabric was too soft for it to stay on, so I ordered online. If you make your own, pick some stiff fabric.

 

[rural mouse]

Hi folks. I am sad to report I am at an avian vet with Cashew and she is being euthanized. Very likely it is cancer and she would continue to decline rapidly. I won’t bother with necropsy this time; I’ll bury her under the walnut tree that shades their run and coop.

 

[Ponypoor]

Nope. Up north is going to be on another flood alert.

I hope you and your chooks are safe

 

[micstrachan]

I'm so sorry. I remember you said she was unwell some time ago. I hope she passes in peace and that you find some confort burying her at home, close to her friends .

Thank you. I just meant I would bring her body home. They euthanized her and prepared this cute little casket for her.

 

[Ponypoor]

I have two girls with bare backs. I was assuming that the feathers wouldn't grow in until they molted. Maybe I should put saddles on them...

My two silkies were over bred by a Roo I had here, I had my mother make me some saddles for them and it helped keep them warm in the winter, and their feathers to grow back.

I do recommend if your girl needs one.

 

[Ponypoor]

Thank you. I just meant I would bring her body home. They euthanized her and prepared this cute little casket for her.
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That was very lovely, I am sorry for your loss.