Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[RoyalChick]

My cheeks still are sore darn it! I know I know wear a scarf.

Oh and my toe which was frosted last week is turning dark on the tip, that’s tender let me tell you, and my thumbs are doing better, the one healed up nice, but the other is still raw.

This all happened because I didn’t wear appropriate gear, no wind in the barn but it’s darn cold, not to mention getting my hands wet with water buckets feed buckets, etc.

This is why I am sooooo paranoid with the chooks, making sure they have a warm up area, esp those boys with the big combs and wattles. As it is it looks like Shirley might have his tips frosted, they are a wee bit black. I’ll keep an eye on them, and then there was one of the pullets picking at his comb. And the idiot like Mr P just puts up with it!

What’s with these boys?’ Letting the hens ‘hen peck’ them???!!!

I had to pick him up and move him the other hen house room. Sheesh!

Only 51 more days till spring……

Please be more careful - you don't want bits of you dropping off!!!

 

[Ponypoor]

The effect of 'protective ointments' on risk of getting frostbite has been quite extensively studied by the army in Finland. I don't know why I found it funny, but that is why I remember the results.
Putting on 'protective ointments' was a risk factor for developing frostbite (even more so than not wearing a scarf).
There is a lot of literature on this - apparently frostbite is a serious concern in the Finnish army!
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8541749/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10086864/

Frostbite tax: Sylvie roosting on the underlay-wrapped bracket so I am not worrying about frostbite on her feet.
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Wonder what the northern rangers here have studies on for that. Most of them are Inuit so well used to cold and how to protect one’s self.

They likley think we are nuts for not covering up! And wearing proper footwear….. mitts (are better then gloves btw).

I detest winter, whining tax
July 2025

Marty

Clyde and Georgie

 

[Ponypoor]

WyandotteysView attachment 4037724

So stylish!

 

[Ponypoor]

Please be more careful - you don't want bits of you dropping off!!!

Ooops there goes an ear(ring)….

 

[Ponypoor]

The story gets worse every time a new research surfaces!

I know right? Who does these studies? Or thinks them up.

Meanwhile they should be doing away with factory farms not installing hepa filters!

 

[Ponypoor]

I'll vote for those!

I just want a couple dark Brahma that’s all….

 

[Ponypoor]

Prevent frostbite this way:View attachment 4037720

Not doing much for her comb or wattles! But it’s a good look for her,

 

[Ponypoor]

Ok well chores are done, chooks and ponies are tucked in bed now it’s my turn for some sleep - everyone have a lovely evening.

 

[rural mouse]

Vaseline is an awesome barrier layer when you want moisture in the skin! I use it for my psoriasis to seal in the lotion/salve layer. I also put a layer on my lips at bedtime because I won't lick it off in my sleep haha.

In Shadrachs thread he talks about using it to smother scaly leg mites, which makes sense.

It has some good purposes. Frostbite prevention and/or treatment is NOT one of them.

 

[rural mouse]

I just want a couple dark Brahma that’s all….

And a couple of _______, and a couple of ________, and......shall I keep going?