Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

A rare sight for Fluffy Butt Friday.

I have to be quick to catch Edwina.
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It truly is. Such a gorgeous lady.

 

[BY Bob]

No I didn't. I know almost nothing about prolapse except it sometimes happens, often to production layers. I figured that's what it was. The vet said they use sugar to shrink it before trying to put it all back. She hadn't been pecked, thank heavens! But she was a real mess, especially where I hadn't looked. I just bundled her up & got the 1st boat I could off the island. I'm not the super practical scientific sort & this stuff is totally beyond me. I wasn't even going to try. When they examined her there was a massive blood clot hidden by the prolapse, exposed blood vessels & she was haemorrhaging. They did say they could try but it was so bad they felt it was only prolonging the inevitable, exposing her to infection, & her quality of life just wouldn't be there. I hate making these calls but when the vet is reluctant to treat I usually trust their judgement. These guys have been in the district from when it was still all farmland so do a lot of big animals & see a lot of pet chickens. They were really good with both Patricia & me.

I'm so so sorry.

I would have done the same.

 

[BY Bob]

I think it is Friday and here are a couple of fluffy butts.
Dotty and Maggie.
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Beautiful!

 

[BY Bob]

Oh and Maggie feels this picture shows her fluff better.

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She is correct of course.

 

[BY Bob]

Meatbird's fluffView attachment 2680839

Very nice fluffy indeed!

 

[BY Bob]

We have 3!!

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She has now moved off the rest of the eggs and I believe she is done. I'm ok with 3, especially since she's a first timer.

They are just super adorable!

 

[BY Bob]

It's Friday

The one legged hen

The largest and fluffiest of all.

 

[Marie2020]

Good man.

I wouldn't go that far

 

[micstrachan]

No I didn't. I know almost nothing about prolapse except it sometimes happens, often to production layers. I figured that's what it was. The vet said they use sugar to shrink it before trying to put it all back. She hadn't been pecked, thank heavens! But she was a real mess, especially where I hadn't looked. I just bundled her up & got the 1st boat I could off the island. I'm not the super practical scientific sort & this stuff is totally beyond me. I wasn't even going to try. When they examined her there was a massive blood clot hidden by the prolapse, exposed blood vessels & she was haemorrhaging. They did say they could try but it was so bad they felt it was only prolonging the inevitable, exposing her to infection, & her quality of life just wouldn't be there. I hate making these calls but when the vet is reluctant to treat I usually trust their judgement. These guys have been in the district from when it was still all farmland so do a lot of big animals & see a lot of pet chickens. They were really good with both Patricia & me.

Oh goodness, that sounds so serious. So you had her euthanized? I’m so sorry.

 

[ChicoryBlue]

No I didn't. I know almost nothing about prolapse except it sometimes happens, often to production layers. I figured that's what it was. The vet said they use sugar to shrink it before trying to put it all back. She hadn't been pecked, thank heavens! But she was a real mess, especially where I hadn't looked. I just bundled her up & got the 1st boat I could off the island. I'm not the super practical scientific sort & this stuff is totally beyond me. I wasn't even going to try. When they examined her there was a massive blood clot hidden by the prolapse, exposed blood vessels & she was haemorrhaging. They did say they could try but it was so bad they felt it was only prolonging the inevitable, exposing her to infection, & her quality of life just wouldn't be there. I hate making these calls but when the vet is reluctant to treat I usually trust their judgement. These guys have been in the district from when it was still all farmland so do a lot of big animals & see a lot of pet chickens. They were really good with both Patricia & me.

So sorry for Patricia and for you having to go through this, it's very unfortunate and sad. Hugs for you and all your tribe.