Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[featherhead007]

"Flock Check" successfully moved up to tomorrow, vet is coming here, woo hoo!

Butters is eating slightly better. Not enough, but I feel all is not lost. Her energy is better too. She is hanging in there, somehow. She has a messy butt, so she is eating something to poop out, normal color but more wet, more green perhaps. She does seem interested in greens and might eat a tiny bit. Today she appeared to chop off grass pieces and leave them. Maybe in the chopping she's getting something. I cleaned her up a bit today to see how much poop collects on her fluff in one day.

Been trying various ways to tempt her; found that tiny bits of chicken thrown in front of her she'll chew on (Popcorn zooms in to get the bits that fall), and I think a little gets in. Plus, it looks like competition with Popcorn (just below Butters in pecking order) drives her to rush to whatever Popcorn is interested in and it keeps her engaged with my efforts. Popcorn, the wonderful little pig, will rush to a bit of chicken, then Butters joins her and I try to throw a piece where Butters will see it before Popcorn does.

Popcorn has never met a food she didn't like. Well, not quite. She does not like red currants, which are ripening now. I also discovered that Butters likes half-ripe blueberries better than ripe ones, and will actually eat maybe a third of one. Tangy and bitter over sweet seems to be her thing.

She does a lot of beak digging in the dirt at the bottom of grass stems. I saw her scratch today too.
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Very late afternoon she started acting tired again. But until then she was pretty energetic.
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Popcorn
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Butters, left, Popcorn on the right. Butters is keen on whatever Popcorn can find, but actually eating it is another matter.
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They are so sweet

 

[Skyewatcher]

I must ask though, was the tree ok??

Yes the tree had no damage

 

[LhickenChicken]

"Flock Check" successfully moved up to tomorrow, vet is coming here, woo hoo!

Butters is eating slightly better. Not enough, but I feel all is not lost. Her energy is better too. She is hanging in there, somehow. She has a messy butt, so she is eating something to poop out, normal color but more wet, more green perhaps. She does seem interested in greens and might eat a tiny bit. Today she appeared to chop off grass pieces and leave them. Maybe in the chopping she's getting something. I cleaned her up a bit today to see how much poop collects on her fluff in one day.

Been trying various ways to tempt her; found that tiny bits of chicken thrown in front of her she'll chew on (Popcorn zooms in to get the bits that fall), and I think a little gets in. Plus, it looks like competition with Popcorn (just below Butters in pecking order) drives her to rush to whatever Popcorn is interested in and it keeps her engaged with my efforts. Popcorn, the wonderful little pig, will rush to a bit of chicken, then Butters joins her and I try to throw a piece where Butters will see it before Popcorn does.

Popcorn has never met a food she didn't like. Well, not quite. She does not like red currants, which are ripening now. I also discovered that Butters likes half-ripe blueberries better than ripe ones, and will actually eat maybe a third of one. Tangy and bitter over sweet seems to be her thing.

She does a lot of beak digging in the dirt at the bottom of grass stems. I saw her scratch today too.
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Very late afternoon she started acting tired again. But until then she was pretty energetic.
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Popcorn
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Butters, left, Popcorn on the right. Butters is keen on whatever Popcorn can find, but actually eating it is another matter.
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What breed is Popcorn and Butters?

 

[LhickenChicken]

Yes the tree had no damage

OOAAHHH Kelly got to it before me. I was going to say the same thing. There must be a thing with us Canadians

 

[Ponypoor]

I’m hot and my chooks are hot. Just trying to make everybody as comfortable as possible

Sorry to hear this, crazy weather everywhere.

 

[TX Chick Noob]

Still a week behind in reading but wanted to post a few things.

Good morning everyone, I'd like to show you all one of my favorite places from when I was a kid and would like to spread awareness of this awesome place to visit of you ever can. It's known for having a Dr. Pepper in it and is true Texas county side with some of the friendliest people I've ever met. It is............. Stephenville!!!
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It’s a pretty decent town.
The Dr Pepper museum is in Waco.

I’m trying to give her the best day possible.
Being 7 and being a Leghorn, is like turning 70 today

Belated Happy Hatch-Day Hen-Rietta

I'm so sorry. So much loss on the thread recently.

Oh I am so sorry to hear Ms Z is so poorly. Hopefully she passes quietly tonight.

Sending you my prayers

Oh poor girl. I am crying for her and for you

I'm so very sorry that this came to pass. It is very sad to lose a beloved animal like this.

I am so sorry for you and Miss Z. It is so terrible that we all can't find knowledgeable vets - the misery and suffering it could save! If she passes, I do hope it is peacefully - whether with the Vet's help or on her own.

I’m so sorry. I remember your lovely posts about her and the companion she had.

@TX Chick Noob sending good thoughts for this sad time .

Thank you all. We lost her on Monday, but at least she isn’t suffering any more. And she is reunited with MacArthur and Boo in a lush green pasture at the rainbow bridge.

 

[Gigachad poultry]

I just published three new articles about the breeds Bahamas, Booted Bantam, and the Lakenvelder!

I have challenged myself to make an article on every type of poultry!

 

[rural mouse]

Still a week behind in reading but wanted to post a few things.



It’s a pretty decent town.
The Dr Pepper museum is in Waco.

Belated Happy Hatch-Day Hen-Rietta









Thank you all. We lost her on Monday, but at least she isn’t suffering any more. And she is reunited with MacArthur and Boo in a lush green pasture at the rainbow bridge.

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Glad she went peacefully.

 

[BY Bob]

I second this. I also request that Queen Aurora sends out another royal decree to my lot through beakbook. Please tell her that if they must hatch chicks, *looking at you Momma Hen*, then please for the love of all things holy, pullets please. I really cannot wait for that bat to hit henopause and stop laying entirely. Momma Hen is worrying me. She is spending a awful lot of time on the hillside. She should be back to laying since I sold her chicks 5 almost 6 weeks ago. Holly was within a week. Not a single egg of hers has been found. I do not trust that bat. All it takes is for her to hide away and lay 3 eggs in a single spot for them not to be disturbed and it triggers her. EVERY SINGLE TIME. Well, that or just laying for 2 weeks in general before she starts thinking about chicks again.

*edited to add*
If you can convince Aurora to get through to my lot I will pay her with blueberries. Lots of Blueberries and overripe cherry tomato's that she does not have to share.

I spoke with Aurora yesterday but the discussion was not fruitful. I'm going to try bribing her this morning to see if that will help.

 

[BY Bob]

I'm freaking out a bit right now. Does anyone else here have any experience with coturnix quail. My favorite hen PipPip is limping really bad and when she's standing she won't put any pressure on her leg. You can see in the photo she isn't putting pressure on her foot or leg.
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Sadly I do not. I will read ahead to see if anyone could help you.