Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Ponypoor]

So Dr Kevin thinks it might be that Lottie hasn’t developed an immunity to coccidia, it’s preventing her from absorbing nutrients and as a result, she has absolutely no muscle on her. He’s given her another dose of Baycox, but a direct dose instead of in the water. He also suggested bringing her inside as he didn’t think she’d be coping with the cold. So I now have a house chicken! She’s in a dog crate in the bathroom and I just brought Snowy inside to snuggle up with her to keep her company and help keep her warm.

Snowy sat on my lap whilst Lottie had something to eat and a big drink, so I also had a lap chicken! Snowy made chatty little noises and I even got a little purr! Then she ate something and I popped her into bed. Fingers crossed I can get Lottie well!

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Thanks for the update! Will check in later.

 

[LozzyR]

I have to share my happy news.
Bernadette is standing ON BOTH FEET!!!!

I haven’t been posting much on her but she has lost most function in her right leg (the original problem was in the left leg). She could stand on her left leg but couldn’t put her right foot down to walk. So she would fall over and use her wing to propel herself forward. She developed sores on her right hock from landing and walking on it and I was beginning to lose hope.
I bandaged the sores and have strapped her leg in various ways to force the right leg into a more straight position. And I have been doing physical therapy so her tendons don’t shorten.
This has been going on for weeks and now this morning we are both rewarded by this! I cannot tell you how happy I am to see her standing on both feet.


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That’s wonderful!

 

[LozzyR]

SHRA: you already posted the response.

I do hope @BY Bob is correct and you will be able to help her get well. Snowy sounds like a dear, and a good companion for Lottie (and a bit of a comfort for you, too!) I'll be looking for positive updates in the days to come.

Edited: Could you give her some concentrated nutrients, like what @micstrachan uses (?save a chick?), or nutri drench for poultry, or something similar, mixed in with her feed to help give her a boost initially?

SHRA tax:

Standing guard while a bunch of the ladies have their calgon moment. (the girls dust bathing are off to the right out of the shot.)
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Thanks Barb! Yes, I have some baby bird formula that I can give her, she had some this morning. I’ll give her some more tomorrow when I give her some more Baycox.

 

[bgmathteach]

I have to share my happy news.
Bernadette is standing ON BOTH FEET!!!!

I haven’t been posting much on her but she has lost most function in her right leg (the original problem was in the left leg). She could stand on her left leg but couldn’t put her right foot down to walk. So she would fall over and use her wing to propel herself forward. She developed sores on her right hock from landing and walking on it and I was beginning to lose hope.
I bandaged the sores and have strapped her leg in various ways to force the right leg into a more straight position. And I have been doing physical therapy so her tendons don’t shorten.
This has been going on for weeks and now this morning we are both rewarded by this! I cannot tell you how happy I am to see her standing on both feet.


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Kudos to both of you for not giving up! Woo-Hoo, this is great news

 

[micstrachan]

Great advice Bob! I will try to remember to do the same. @micstrachan Here is your reminder for this September.

Thanks! Would you believe I actually have two molting right now? I need to get some buttermilk, which is one way to give them a little boost in their mash. I also snuck them some baby bird formula this past weekend. Need to get some beef liver and unsalted sardines, as well.

 

[bgmathteach]

Hey, Lulu,

I think I found Mom's secret stash (BOSS). Me and the girls were thinking of saving it and throwing a party Friday night; care to join us?

Oh, and look, I'm getting quite a bit of brown in my hackles, now. They say Brunettes have more fun! Woo-Hoo!

Oh, Shhhh! Don't tell your Mum about the party, she might tell my Mum, then it'll be off

 

[RoyalChick]

Hey, Lulu,

I think I found Mom's secret stash (BOSS). Me and the girls were thinking of saving it and throwing a party Friday night; care to join us?
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Oh, and look, I'm getting quite a bit of brown in my hackles, now. They say Brunettes have more fun! Woo-Hoo!
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Oh, Shhhh! Don't tell your Mum about the party, she might tell my Mum, then it'll be off

Wow - that is really one very interesting and pretty chicken. But Lulu has to stay home and help Bernadette with her leg exercises!

 

[rural mouse]

I have to share my happy news.
Bernadette is standing ON BOTH FEET!!!!

I haven’t been posting much on her but she has lost most function in her right leg (the original problem was in the left leg). She could stand on her left leg but couldn’t put her right foot down to walk. So she would fall over and use her wing to propel herself forward. She developed sores on her right hock from landing and walking on it and I was beginning to lose hope.
I bandaged the sores and have strapped her leg in various ways to force the right leg into a more straight position. And I have been doing physical therapy so her tendons don’t shorten.
This has been going on for weeks and now this morning we are both rewarded by this! I cannot tell you how happy I am to see her standing on both feet.


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[-Isla June-]

Thank you. I'm glad you like it. Tell us all about your chickens.

Alright! I have 14 beautiful chickens, used to have 20 but over the years, you know... Anyway, I have one RIR rooster, and 3 RIR ladies, Rudolphia, Meg, and Turnip. I have one Plymouth Rock named Lisa. One huge dark Brahma named Fluffers. 2 White Sussex’, named Angela and Twin of Angela. I have 3 Americauna’s, named Pam, Meredith, and Phillis. 2 Wellsummers named Donald and Trump. And finally, a Golden Laced Wyandotte. Her name is Dotty.

All of my chickens are so very kind. They will walk right over to me and get down so o can pet them. I love chickens like crazy but I am struggling because of predators.

 

[Marie2020]

I have to share my happy news.
Bernadette is standing ON BOTH FEET!!!!

I haven’t been posting much on her but she has lost most function in her right leg (the original problem was in the left leg). She could stand on her left leg but couldn’t put her right foot down to walk. So she would fall over and use her wing to propel herself forward. She developed sores on her right hock from landing and walking on it and I was beginning to lose hope.
I bandaged the sores and have strapped her leg in various ways to force the right leg into a more straight position. And I have been doing physical therapy so her tendons don’t shorten.
This has been going on for weeks and now this morning we are both rewarded by this! I cannot tell you how happy I am to see her standing on both feet.


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