Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

Beautiful babies!!! I love a good story so I’ll follow along!!

Please don't hesitate to join the live conversation here at the end and tell us about your chickens as well.

 

[Shadrach]

There is one further possibility that is worth considering even if it seems a bit far fetched.
Depending on what happened in the preceding few minutes before you first took the first picture, she may be trying to terminate what she believes was an unsuitable mating. When I've seen this there is usually a lot more of the inside of the vent on the outside. It worried the the crap out of me the first time I saw it.
Just a thought.

 

[micstrachan]

So I feel bad for the poor chicks being raised in a cage inside the house. They call for me often, and I let them out, but every time I let them out they run all over the kitchen pooping everywhere, which is a pain to clean up since there’s a big rug down. They were having short outdoor excursions on the weekends and I’d like to actually move them outside soon. The trouble is, temperatures are going down into the low 50s at night. They’re pretty well feathered, though, so maybe it’s OK now. Currently, the little red chicken coop’s mini run is not secure enough from rats and from the chicks getting out into the big girl area (where I can’t supervise while at work). Could be a weekend project! Anyway check this out!

 

[featherhead007]

And DON'T let your neighbors teen age boy drive! He hit my fence last night, and now I have to rebuild a section of it. (Hence my lack of sleep)

 

[Shadrach]

OK. I read up on Hattie (I had to walk the dog first). Bob, I used to exclusively hang out on the emergency forms, but hardly visit there anymore. A year ago I would’ve been one of the ones up late to help you. I do think it looks like a mild prolapse, however, it’s better today? Is she acting egg bound at all? My understanding is the most critical part is if any tissue remains outside of her body, you absolutely have to keep it moist. That will keep it from dying and getting necrotic. If she’s trying to push something out, a mild dose of calcium might help.

I've got to ask now. Why don't you hang out on the ER forums anymore; not that I'm trying to get rid of you.
I've had PMs from a couple of people who don't go to the ER threads anymore.

 

[Shadrach]

So I feel bad for the poor chicks being raised in a cage inside the house. They call for me often, and I let them out, but every time I let them out they run all over the kitchen pooping everywhere, which is a pain to clean up since there’s a big rug down. They were having short outdoor excursions on the weekends and I’d like to actually move them outside soon. The trouble is, temperatures are going down into the low 50s at night. They’re pretty well feathered, though, so maybe it’s OK now. Currently, the little red chicken coop’s mini run is not secure enough from rats and from the chicks getting out into the big girl area (where I can’t supervise while at work). Could be a weekend project! Anyway check this out!

They are dying to get out and explore. I think they would be fine in the low fifties at night judging by their feathers.
Rugs and chickens...I've had to take all mine up.

 

[BY Bob]

There is one further possibility that is worth considering even if it seems a bit far fetched.
Depending on what happened in the preceding few minutes before you first took the first picture, she may be trying to terminate what she believes was an unsuitable mating. When I've seen this there is usually a lot more of the inside of the vent on the outside. It worried the the crap out of me the first time I saw it.
Just a thought.

I'm not sure who would have been mating with her. There are no roosters here anymore.

 

[BY Bob]

So I feel bad for the poor chicks being raised in a cage inside the house. They call for me often, and I let them out, but every time I let them out they run all over the kitchen pooping everywhere, which is a pain to clean up since there’s a big rug down. They were having short outdoor excursions on the weekends and I’d like to actually move them outside soon. The trouble is, temperatures are going down into the low 50s at night. They’re pretty well feathered, though, so maybe it’s OK now. Currently, the little red chicken coop’s mini run is not secure enough from rats and from the chicks getting out into the big girl area (where I can’t supervise while at work). Could be a weekend project! Anyway check this out!

That went exceptionally well. They are well feathered. I think they are very close to being ready for outside. How are you heating your brooder?

 

[BY Bob]

And DON'T let your neighbors teen age boy drive! He hit my fence last night, and now I have to rebuild a section of it. (Hence my lack of sleep)

Teenagers are terrible drivers. I'm sorry that happened to you.

 

[BY Bob]

They are dying to get out and explore. I think they would be fine in the low fifties at night judging by their feathers.
Rugs and chickens...I've had to take all mine up.

Rugs and chickens i also know well. They do not mix at alll.