Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[micstrachan]

I'm such an easy pushover.
Moon has been out with her tribe on and off for a couple of days now. She's still doing the I'm broody bit but she isn't sitting around in an empty nest which is good.
She slips into the house regularly throughout the day though and the past couple of nights has shown no interest in going back to the coop with the others.
She's taken to jumping on to the back of my chair if I'm sitting at the computer and today she made her way on to my lap.
In the evenings at roost time she sits on the edge of the nest box watching as I prepare supper and clean up. Tonight I did finally steel myself to put her in the coop but honestly, how could you throw someone out who looks like this?
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Aw, precious! Shad, you are getting lap chickens! I love it!

Aurora is Laying Around

I watched this develop earlier today. Hattie was laying, so were Lilly and Aurora.

I am wondering if Aurora is staying up too late, has learned the benefit of a nap from Lilly, or is just keeping the old lady company. I will say this, the littles did not slow down for those two.

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Bob, have you had a quick increase in temp outside? If not, I’d give Aurora a quick exam, just in case. In particular, crop function, laying status, poop status, vent status and size and texture of her fluffy butt.

 

[micstrachan]

Hi folks. I’m sorry I’m not able to keep up on this thread right now. I miss you!

Work is busy. Kids are home. Ruby is having trouble again. I almost had her put down today, but decided on one more round of implant and antibiotics. Here she is after having 250cc of turbid fluid drained off.

And just for kicks, since I could watch chickens dustbathe all day, here are 3 of them in their new bath. I keep them fenced in during freerange time now. Did I tell you that? My neighbor threatened to shoot a neighborhood dog and two days later decided he hates mine, too. Can’t risk dog getting shot, and the hens only get to go where she can help protect them. They actually seem happy, exploring new parts of our yard they ignored before. And they LOVE their new bath!

 

[Grandmas Coop]

Mine take a nap around 2pm

Aurora is Laying Around

I watched this develop earlier today. Hattie was laying, so were Lilly and Aurora.

I am wondering if Aurora is staying up too late, has learned the benefit of a nap from Lilly, or is just keeping the old lady company. I will say this, the littles did not slow down for those two.

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[BY Bob]

Mine take a nap around 2pm

This was 9:00 am.

 

[BY Bob]

Aw, precious! Shad, you are getting lap chickens! I love it!

Bob, have you had a quick increase in temp outside? If not, I’d give Aurora a quick exam, just in case. In particular, crop function, laying status, poop status, vent status and size and texture of her fluffy butt.

Thank you for the thoughts. The sun was out this morning after being gone for a few days.

I'm really just picking on Aurora. She was zipping around the yard all evening. I really think she was just enjoying the sun with Lilly this morning. The littles were running all over the yard today. Everyone was active and happy today.

 

[BY Bob]

Hi folks. I’m sorry I’m not able to keep up on this thread right now. I miss you!

Work is busy. Kids are home. Ruby is having trouble again. I almost had her put down today, but decided on one more round of implant and antibiotics. Here she is after having 250cc of turbid fluid drained off.

And just for kicks, since I could watch chickens dustbathe all day, here are 3 of them in their new bath. I keep them fenced in during freerange time now. Did I tell you that? My neighbor threatened to shoot a neighborhood dog and two days later decided he hates mine, too. Can’t risk dog getting shot, and the hens only get to go where she can help protect them. They actually seem happy, exploring new parts of our yard they ignored before. And they LOVE their new bath!

That is an excellent dirt bath they got going there. Looks like great dirt.

 

[LozzyR]

Hi folks. I’m sorry I’m not able to keep up on this thread right now. I miss you!

Work is busy. Kids are home. Ruby is having trouble again. I almost had her put down today, but decided on one more round of implant and antibiotics. Here she is after having 250cc of turbid fluid drained off.

And just for kicks, since I could watch chickens dustbathe all day, here are 3 of them in their new bath. I keep them fenced in during freerange time now. Did I tell you that? My neighbor threatened to shoot a neighborhood dog and two days later decided he hates mine, too. Can’t risk dog getting shot, and the hens only get to go where she can help protect them. They actually seem happy, exploring new parts of our yard they ignored before. And they LOVE their new bath!

Hi @micstrachan, I’m sorry to hear that Ruby is so unwell, it’s heartbreaking to see them like that. I really hope the implant and antibiotics help.

That dirt-bath looks great! I could watch a chicken dirt-bath all day.

 

[BY Bob]

Ruby is having trouble again. I almost had her put down today, but decided on one more round of implant and antibiotics. Here she is after having 250cc of turbid fluid drained off.

It was generous of you to give her more time. She looks very good scratching around.

 

[BY Bob]

Mine take a nap around 2pm

I just realized who posted this. Nice to see you here. On a sunny day my ladies will nap and/or sunbathe 3 or 4 times.

 

[Grandmas Coop]

I just realized who posted this. Nice to see you here. On a sunny day my ladies will nap and/or sunbathe 3 or 4 times.

I just posted a conundrum???? on my thread