Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Marie2020]

@GregnLety

Will need hoodie recipe for that one also

BUT

I won’t be able to partake in any of the good stuff till the project I am heading out to is completed i the spring!

Yep! I am heading to a new job! Yay!

Congratulations

 

[Ponypoor]

I must admit I forced a little of the crumble with sardines onto princess today I want her to build up for the winter

My neighbour fixed up that lovely board for me yesterday, he raised it so a little air will come through but keeps them worm for the winter
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I honestly was surprised I didn't even think about that.

Oh that’s so nice of him!

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

I want a slice of the birthday cake I made for my cousins hubby on Monday. But I have it to them on Monday to take home! Hmmm but yep a craving is a craving!

Craving payment

@BY Bob I submit that Wednesday be called Wattle Wednesday - in honour of all those lovely wattles out there! All my nieces hens have wattles!
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You want wattles, I have wattles.

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

Loosey Goosey thinks wattles are overrated and that tiny beards and muffs are the way to go.

I took these today, she really is turning into a pretty little thing.

 

[Marie2020]

Oh that’s so nice of him!

Not the self centered neighbour with the stink, a nice guy .

You were right I'd be stupid too leave I have to many good folk around me here

 

[bgmathteach]

Perky Peanut

Peanut has been acting fine today. At first I thought they were hanging out under the lilac a lot because she was there feeling poorly (she’s lead hen) but she appeared to not be heaving at all when I closely observed her, she wasn’t hunched over, her tail was up, she’s preening, alert, and the whole group periodically sallied forth to do some foraging. Later today she acted quite feisty in fact, energetic and dominating, running at Butters, even keeping Hazel in check too. Eating, drinking, bright-eyed. It’s like night and day between how she was before and today. I am confounded.

So what does this mean? What does it mean for what was / is or might be ailing her, and how to treat or not treat? Could it be a temporary reprieve, a false improvement? Is she possibly hiding something still there, and an antibiotic course might still be a good idea? There’s no egg laid by anyone so far. Butters might have diarrhea now, she pooped nearly me and it sounded pretty wet.

The hens are supposed to get a second mites permethrin solution spray treatment and bedding clean out (first treatment was on Saturday) and I had thought of lightly spraying everyone except her, but now I’m feeling she could withstand it. Tomorrow morning while it’s still warm before the storm moves in seems like the best day to do it. I weighed everyone this afternoon in anticipation of possibly an antibiotic treatment of Peanut, and also checked three of them for mites. Didn’t see any mites hatched yet.

I forgot to give Peanut another deep belly feel for texture and looseness so will do that tomorrow.

I wanted to try to make a decision tree but I find it hard to weigh this information in any meaningful way.

1. Peanut has spent time in the nest box recently, acting like she’s going to lay an egg, but doesn’t ultimately lay anything.
2. She had diarrhea for some days prior to the mites treatment on Saturday
3. Peanut looked and acted poorly early this week, standing around hunched, appeared to be egg bound with straining, diarrhea
4. This visible ill behavior lasted about three days, each one slightly less poorly looking
5. She did still eat
6. She’s perked up incredibly today
7. Did not see her poop today, can’t speak to that.

@BY Bob

I am glad she is doing better, but I have absolutely no idea what you should do...I'm at a complete loss. I hope that whatever you decide, it turns out o be the right thing - it is so hard to know sometimes..

 

[Ponypoor]

Perky Peanut

Peanut has been acting fine today. At first I thought they were hanging out under the lilac a lot because she was there feeling poorly (she’s lead hen) but she appeared to not be heaving at all when I closely observed her, she wasn’t hunched over, her tail was up, she’s preening, alert, and the whole group periodically sallied forth to do some foraging. Later today she acted quite feisty in fact, energetic and dominating, running at Butters, even keeping Hazel in check too. Eating, drinking, bright-eyed. It’s like night and day between how she was before and today. I am confounded.

So what does this mean? What does it mean for what was / is or might be ailing her, and how to treat or not treat? Could it be a temporary reprieve, a false improvement? Is she possibly hiding something still there, and an antibiotic course might still be a good idea? There’s no egg laid by anyone so far. Butters might have diarrhea now, she pooped nearly me and it sounded pretty wet.

The hens are supposed to get a second mites permethrin solution spray treatment and bedding clean out (first treatment was on Saturday) and I had thought of lightly spraying everyone except her, but now I’m feeling she could withstand it. Tomorrow morning while it’s still warm before the storm moves in seems like the best day to do it. I weighed everyone this afternoon in anticipation of possibly an antibiotic treatment of Peanut, and also checked three of them for mites. Didn’t see any mites hatched yet.

I forgot to give Peanut another deep belly feel for texture and looseness so will do that tomorrow.

I wanted to try to make a decision tree but I find it hard to weigh this information in any meaningful way.

1. Peanut has spent time in the nest box recently, acting like she’s going to lay an egg, but doesn’t ultimately lay anything.
2. She had diarrhea for some days prior to the mites treatment on Saturday
3. Peanut looked and acted poorly early this week, standing around hunched, appeared to be egg bound with straining, diarrhea
4. This visible ill behavior lasted about three days, each one slightly less poorly looking
5. She did still eat
6. She’s perked up incredibly today
7. Did not see her poop today, can’t speak to that.

@BY Bob

I would still treat with antibiotics on the chance she does have some issues with her reproductive system, and if she has any gastritis caused by some bacterial infections the antibiotics should help that also.

Still catching up with reading so likely someone has already answered!

 

[Marie2020]

I would still treat with antibiotics on the chance she does have some issues with her reproductive system, and if she has any gastritis caused by some bacterial infections the antibiotics should help that also.

Still catching up with reading so likely someone has already answered!

After antibiotics I'd go with the low fat live yogurt to @ChicoryBlue

 

[Ponypoor]

Not the self centered neighbour with the stink, a nice guy .

You were right I'd be stupid too leave I have to many good folk around me here

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I would inform the rental superintendent that he is smoking pot and it’s affecting your health.

Also might I suggest that having your fur and feathered friends is way more important to you than a smelly cat upstairs , I for one think that they are very very important to your well being

 

[bgmathteach]

Loosey Goosey thinks wattles are overrated and that tiny beards and muffs are the way to go.
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I took these today, she really is turning into a pretty little thing.
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Ahh, she likes the understated look! She is a very lovely lady...but I kinda have to side with @Ponypoor , there is nothing like a bright red comb and wattles. Small beard and muffs are great....I'm hoping that Goosy will get a bit redder (doesn't have to be large comb & wattles...but we need a bit of waddles!) as she comes into lay. Way too early for that yet...maybe Feb???