Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[rural mouse]

Was it a surprise? First one this year?

2nd major snow. Kids came to work with me so they could do their shopping. Left early, kept coop closed.

 

[micstrachan]

That’s a thought. River is still not well and has her 6th weekly vet visit in a row this morning. She has been having an antibiotic injection for mycoplasma, which in turn gives her oral thrush. I have been syringing Nilstat mixed with water into her mouth to keep it at bay twice a day for the last six weeks. I have to wrap her in a towel because she fights it. I didn’t think about giving her a treat afterwards, but I don’t think she’d accept it after dark. The vet said 6-8 weeks for the injections and I’m going to ask if we can make today the last one as I reckon her throat is making her feel miserable, as well as the weekly trauma of the vet visit.

Aw, poor girl.

 

[bgmathteach]

That’s a thought. River is still not well and has her 6th weekly vet visit in a row this morning. She has been having an antibiotic injection for mycoplasma, which in turn gives her oral thrush. I have been syringing Nilstat mixed with water into her mouth to keep it at bay twice a day for the last six weeks. I have to wrap her in a towel because she fights it. I didn’t think about giving her a treat afterwards, but I don’t think she’d accept it after dark. The vet said 6-8 weeks for the injections and I’m going to ask if we can make today the last one as I reckon her throat is making her feel miserable, as well as the weekly trauma of the vet visit.

How did River's vet visit go? Hopefully she is still eating enough to maintain weight/nutrition despite her uncomfortable mouth/throat. Here's hoping that the infection is gone so she won't need any more shots .

 

[bgmathteach]

Chickens Fly, and so do Chicks

today was pretty wild at Fluffy Butt Acres and it all started with these two videos. The first one is long but don't quit too early or you will miss the payoff.

This video is sweet because Ned/Nanette tries to join his/her Mum.

I think mom was trying to have a few minutes of peace! Especially after Ned/Nanette tried hoping on for a piggy-back ride!

 

[LozzyR]

How did River's vet visit go? Hopefully she is still eating enough to maintain weight/nutrition despite her uncomfortable mouth/throat. Here's hoping that the infection is gone so she won't need any more shots .

So she’s had her last injection, I’ve got to continue with the Nilstat for another few weeks to get rid of the yucky mess in her throat, and we’ll go back to see the vet for a follow-up. She didn’t seem quite so miserable afterwards yesterday.

 

[LozzyR]

Congratulations! You worked hard for that!

Thank you! And I’ve got the bruises to prove it!

 

[BY Bob]

I think mom was trying to have a few minutes of peace! Especially after Ned/Nanette tried hoping on for a piggy-back ride!

Thanks bringing that happy memory back.

 

[BY Bob]

So she’s had her last injection, I’ve got to continue with the Nilstat for another few weeks to get rid of the yucky mess in her throat, and we’ll go back to see the vet for a follow-up. She didn’t seem quite so miserable afterwards yesterday.

This feels positive. I sure hope the final results are good. Poor baby.

 

[Sally PB]

Thank you! And I’ve got the bruises to prove it!

Congratulations! Bruises are badges, IMO, when they've been earned like that.

 

[Scrambles83]

Hen at Work

Here's a short video of Aurora watching over the tribe. Right after I stopped filming she went and chased Hattie off the apple they have all been pecking at. That sing song speech is Sansa. She was chatting away today while they were out.

Aurora has definitely taken on the sentinel role and is taking it very seriously.
Great to hear Sansa chatting away