Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[micstrachan]

Alex, have you held a chicken before when they passed? They often will flap their wings wildly right as they die. That’s some sort of a vagus nerve response, I believe. Be prepared for that, as it can be very startling.

 

[featherhead007]

Then don’t. I would just love her at this point. I’m so sorry, Alex. I wish she had given you a sign earlier that she was clogged up.

Me too! Crazy chicken

 

[featherhead007]

Alex, have you held a chicken before when they passed? They often will flap their wings wildly right as they die. That’s some sort of a vagus nerve response, I believe. Be prepared for that, as it can be very startling.

I understand that, thanks

 

[micstrachan]

Right now, she stopped gagging for air, and seems to be breathing out her nostrils. I’m afraid to move her at all this moment

How long ago did she vomit? Maybe it provided some relief. I would not try to vomit her again. But maybe it bought her a little time? Is she right on top of you? That would be great if you could offer her a little coconut oil and just see if she’ll take it on her own. However, if I were in your shoes, I probably would not want to move her, either.

 

[featherhead007]

Alex, have you held a chicken before when they passed? They often will flap their wings wildly right as they die. That’s some sort of a vagus nerve response, I believe. Be prepared for that, as it can be very startling.

This isn’t my first rodeo (unfortunately)

 

[micstrachan]

This isn’t my first rodeo (unfortunately)

I figured as much, but mentioned it just in case.

 

[featherhead007]

She’s awake, but she’s keeping her eyes closed

 

[featherhead007]

How long ago did she vomit? Maybe it provided some relief. I would not try to vomit her again. But maybe it bought her a little time? Is she right on top of you? That would be great if you could offer her a little coconut oil and just see if she’ll take it on her own. However, if I were in your shoes, I probably would not want to move her, either.

Honestly, I’m very glad that you are not “in my shoes” at this time. I will just lay here with her, and talk to you all.

 

[featherhead007]

If she passes, I won’t have any other chicken, who will be an armpit warrior for me. That’s her favorite thing to do, besides begging to be held. The heartache is excruciating !

 

[rural mouse]

Are your's purebreds? Maybe a recessive gene somewhere gives the crest? Also, ocassionally a pale brown egg layer will lay a nearly white egg....? (Not sure what color Thing usually lays....) Adorable chick, regardless of heritage!

They're supposed to be. All but Storm came from hatcheries, mostly mcmurray. I've seen the super pale brown eggs. NONE of the white eggs were those. Agreed on the adorable part.