Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

No, liquid! She is NOT a fan. I can give myself an injection if needed and have done so to another human and a dog. Never yet to a hen...it might be easier! Now that I've said that, I instantly regret it.

I have had to do too many liquid medicines with the hens. Sadly i have gotten very good at it.

 

[FransGran]

That's pretty incredible. I have heard that chickens will eat scorpions. Is that incorrect?

It seems that issues with the flock seem to all occur around the same time. I'm sorry for your loss and very happy that Fran pulled through.

They do eat them! But like the man says, sometimes you eat the bear, and sometimes the bear eats you.

 

[BY Bob]

They do eat them! But like the man says, sometimes you eat the bear, and sometimes the bear eats you.

I hear that cats eat them as well. Is that also true?

 

[FransGran]

I hear that cats eat them as well. Is that also true?

I have heard that but not seen it. I had an olde English bulldogge once that had allergies and I used my last epi-pen on her after she was stung.

 

[Shadrach]

So I should remove the Galvanized trash can I store their food in from the Chicken fortress . I do leave the feed in the plastic bag so I think that should be okay??

I don't think anyone needs to trash everything they have that is galvenised. I just mentioned it so that anyone replacing things might bear the problem in mind.

 

[Shadrach]

Coffee Clatch

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That Lucky loves a cushion.

Looking at Ned and Lucky reminds me why I won't give away single chickens.

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

Here's my photo for Fluffy butt Friday. Daisy stomping away after realizing that Nugget was not in the mood for visitors.

They both are really interested in the chicks this time around, especially Drummie. I don't know if its where he's a little older but he was tidbitting like crazy yesterday trying to entice nugget and the littles over to his treats. Nugget wasn't having any of it. I know when she's ready she'll let toothless feed them, will be interesting to see if she allows Drummie the same opportunity.

Angry nugget with Clover peeking out from behind.

Bread learning to dust bath.

Clover.

 

[RoyalChick]

I don't think anyone needs to trash everything they have that is galvenised. I just mentioned it so that anyone replacing things might bear the problem in mind.

Also worth noting that galvanized coatings (zinc carbonate) is pretty insoluble in water - hence safe for waterers etc. BUT, that is less true if the water is acid. So if you use Apple Cider Vinegar in the water the zinc is more likely to dissolve a bit.

 

[CrazyChookChookLady]

She id going to need a cushion somewhere. She makes such happy sounds when she gets on one.

No worries, I'll buy one just for her!

 

[BY Bob]

Here's my photo for Fluffy butt Friday. Daisy stomping away after realizing that Nugget was not in the mood for visitors.
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They both are really interested in the chicks this time around, especially Drummie. I don't know if its where he's a little older but he was tidbitting like crazy yesterday trying to entice nugget and the littles over to his treats. Nugget wasn't having any of it. I know when she's ready she'll let toothless feed them, will be interesting to see if she allows Drummie the same opportunity.
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Angry nugget with Clover peeking out from behind.
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Bread learning to dust bath.
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Clover.

There is nothing quite like a mother and chicks. 'sniff'