Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[RoyalChick]

Named birds don't count either and neither does the 1st of a breed (mixes then on a unique basis). Bantams count on a 2:1 ratio and chicks 3:1

Yeah - I think I have actually never had a chicken. It is possible there was a brief period (prior to naming) when I had one chicken. But even then I think she was a new breed so probably I didn't even have one.

 

[rural mouse]

Yeah - I think I have actually never had a chicken. It is possible there was a brief period (prior to naming) when I had one chicken. But even then I think she was a new breed so probably I didn't even have one.

I have a bunch if unnamed chicks running around. 1. I'm raising them for someone else, 2. No 2 look the same, therefore, while some might be half-sibs, they're each unique breeds, and 3. The ones I'm keeping will be named. (Some already have been.....maybe).

 

[Ikslo]

got sent proof of life

 

[ChicoryBlue]

No, I am in central Ontario, fires are a long ways away. Northern Saskatchewan and Manitoba. But the prevailing winds push the smoke this way. And also down south, I was about to see if @BY Bob was affected his way, from the maps up here I can see the smoke going as far south as his area.

Makes for some interesting sunrises and sunsets. Last night it was so hazy it was actually dark early, the chooks all headed to bed early hahaha - good little velociraptors!

Smoke is not good here for the last few days, it got into danger for everyone zone but mostly is in the bad for sensitive people (me) zone.

She grew overnight! She is perky and energetic. I think the prolapse is still marginally better after I treated it last night, but still not normal.
Poor little thing!

Is there a reason against doing the sugar treatment and push back more often, say two to three times a day?

Hi everyone.

My boss covered for me today so I could get some last minute things done before I have surgery next week. 8 days away. I'm looking forward to it and terrified of it at the same time. Word has got out to my regulars, who are mostly older. Their new favorite past time and topic of conversation is telling me their experiences with rotator cuff surgery. It is worse then going down the rabbit hole of a google search. One of my favorites looked me in the eye and told me she would rather give birth unmedicated 5 times in a row then have that surgery again. She's also had hip and knee surgery to boot. Hahaha.....help. I managed to get my pre-op bloodwork in, stocked up on some new icepacks which will apparently be my best friends for the next few weeks and got the shirts the nurse told me to get. She told me to go buy a pack of t-shirts 2 sizes too big for me because for the first week or so I will no be allowed to put my arm through the affected sides shirt sleeve. I also picked up a couple new pairs of pajama bottoms so I can live in them the first 2 weeks.

Now for a chicken update. We had an incident a week and a half ago that has stripped my chickens of any free range time for the foreseeable future. Dad and Rosie were out front finishing up mowing the lawn about 4. They heard a commotion and ran out back and something had gotten Goose. It has now hit in broad daylight and at night. The first week was rough, they were not happy but have settled into coop life. Rosie has employed lots of treats inside the coop and has even hung up a cabbage for them which they are devouring. Poor Homer was orphaned though and he was not ready to leave his momma. Rosie has taken him under her wing for me and he buddied up with the silkie chicks. I combined the silkies with their parents Sunday and I put Homer in with them. It went great. No picking on them and both Davy and Barbosa immediately took to calling them over to show them the food. Heaven forbid you make one of the chicks panic by trying to pet them. Barbosa is on you, do NOT touch those babies. Last night when I did my nightly check he had them all on the roost and he was in the middle of them. I hate that they are no longer allowed to free range, but, now I'm thinking fox. No one has seen anything come into the yard so it is a complete mystery.

Pain should be manageable and if it is not then you need to reach out to your care team. Meds, ice, fun distractions especially at night, like at 3am (thank god for BYC Aussies and night owls), moving also helps, I walked in circles around the living room some nights.

Ice packs - they use these small paper cloth bags you can fill with ice in the hospital and they are reuseable, if you can make ice they’re great.

Ask about any special way to apply and hold your ice packs to where you’re going to need them, without holding it there manually. Is there some halter or something? Hah- like a saddle blanket?

Pro tip from my hip surgery, where I had lots of pain to manage non-stop and lived on a BarcaLounger for over a month. Get a small cooler parked near you within reach and have Rosie stock it full periodically with ice packs, especially for nighttime, so you can replace them yourself as needed without help (if you’re able to do it), i.e., at 3am.

I've contacted BYC about not being able to post pics. I have no idea what else to do!

 

[rural mouse]

got sent proof of life
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But what about proof of kitty life?

 

[RoyalChick]

Hi everyone.

My boss covered for me today so I could get some last minute things done before I have surgery next week. 8 days away. I'm looking forward to it and terrified of it at the same time. Word has got out to my regulars, who are mostly older. Their new favorite past time and topic of conversation is telling me their experiences with rotator cuff surgery. It is worse then going down the rabbit hole of a google search. One of my favorites looked me in the eye and told me she would rather give birth unmedicated 5 times in a row then have that surgery again. She's also had hip and knee surgery to boot. Hahaha.....help. I managed to get my pre-op bloodwork in, stocked up on some new icepacks which will apparently be my best friends for the next few weeks and got the shirts the nurse told me to get. She told me to go buy a pack of t-shirts 2 sizes too big for me because for the first week or so I will no be allowed to put my arm through the affected sides shirt sleeve. I also picked up a couple new pairs of pajama bottoms so I can live in them the first 2 weeks.

Now for a chicken update. We had a incident a week and a half ago that has stripped my chickens of any free range time for the foreseeable future. Dad and Rosie were out front finishing up mowing the lawn about 4. They heard a commotion and ran out back and something had gotten Goose. It has now hit in broad daylight and at night. The first week was rough, they were not happy but have settled into coop life. Rosie has employed lots of treats inside the coop and has even hung up a cabbage for them which they are devouring. Poor Homer was orphaned though and he was not ready to leave his momma. Rosie has taken him under her wing for me and he buddied up with the silkie chicks. I combined the silkies with their parents Sunday and I put Homer in with them. It went great. No picking on them and both Davy and Barbosa immediately took to calling them over to show them the food. Heaven forbid you make one of the chicks panic by trying to pet them. Barbosa is on you, do NOT touch those babies. Last night when I did my nightly check he had them all on the roost and he was in the middle of them. I hate that they are no longer allowed to free range, but, now I'm thinking fox. No one has seen anything come into the yard so it is a complete mystery.

So very sorry about Goose.

But glad you are ready for surgery. Don't listen to us old folk - you will do great - I have two friends who may be close to double your age (guessing) and rotator cuff surgery was wonderful. The exercises post surgery are CRITICAL.
On your predator you must get (borrow or buy cheap) a game camera. It doesn't need to be wifi enabled - cheaper ones operate on a card and you can check it every couple of days. You have to know what you are dealing with!

 

[rural mouse]

So very sorry about Goose.

But glad you are ready for surgery. Don't listen to us old folk - you will do great - I have two friends who may be close to double your age (guessing) and rotator cuff surgery was wonderful. The exercises post surgery are CRITICAL.
On your predator you must get (borrow or but cheap) a game camera. It doesn't need to be wifi enabled - cheaper ones operate on a card and you can check it every couple of days. You have to know what you are dealing with!

and something you can potentially shoot it with one handed.

 

[Ikslo]

But what about proof of kitty life?

Not dead. Apparently. I asked

 

[RoyalChick]

and something you can potentially shoot it with one handed.

Yes. That. Though I think she has people around her who could help.
The daytime grabbing sounds like a fox - but the other day I saw a large coyote watching me and that was the middle of the afternoon so still could be coyote.
I confess I really do not like coyotes. I swear he licked his lips looking at me!

 

[Ponypoor]

Hi everyone.

My boss covered for me today so I could get some last minute things done before I have surgery next week. 8 days away. I'm looking forward to it and terrified of it at the same time. Word has got out to my regulars, who are mostly older. Their new favorite past time and topic of conversation is telling me their experiences with rotator cuff surgery. It is worse then going down the rabbit hole of a google search. One of my favorites looked me in the eye and told me she would rather give birth unmedicated 5 times in a row then have that surgery again. She's also had hip and knee surgery to boot. Hahaha.....help. I managed to get my pre-op bloodwork in, stocked up on some new icepacks which will apparently be my best friends for the next few weeks and got the shirts the nurse told me to get. She told me to go buy a pack of t-shirts 2 sizes too big for me because for the first week or so I will no be allowed to put my arm through the affected sides shirt sleeve. I also picked up a couple new pairs of pajama bottoms so I can live in them the first 2 weeks.

Now for a chicken update. We had a incident a week and a half ago that has stripped my chickens of any free range time for the foreseeable future. Dad and Rosie were out front finishing up mowing the lawn about 4. They heard a commotion and ran out back and something had gotten Goose. It has now hit in broad daylight and at night. The first week was rough, they were not happy but have settled into coop life. Rosie has employed lots of treats inside the coop and has even hung up a cabbage for them which they are devouring. Poor Homer was orphaned though and he was not ready to leave his momma. Rosie has taken him under her wing for me and he buddied up with the silkie chicks. I combined the silkies with their parents Sunday and I put Homer in with them. It went great. No picking on them and both Davy and Barbosa immediately took to calling them over to show them the food. Heaven forbid you make one of the chicks panic by trying to pet them. Barbosa is on you, do NOT touch those babies. Last night when I did my nightly check he had them all on the roost and he was in the middle of them. I hate that they are no longer allowed to free range, but, now I'm thinking fox. No one has seen anything come into the yard so it is a complete mystery.

Oh no not Goose - oh Rebecca I am so sorry to hear this, so very sad and sorry.

Maybe look at some electric fencing, foxes are incredibly smart, they can figure out regular fencing, but some strands of electric will keep the beast out.

Gosh I am just so sad to hear this.

Sending hugs to you.