Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[ValerieJ]

Here is the final update on Roxy. RIP Wonderful hen. May God take better care of you, than I could.

You are brave!

 

[featherhead007]

You are brave!

Val, That wasn't bravery. More like compassion. (She was suffering, and I knew it)but thank you.

 

[WhoDatChick]

That sounds like egg song to me. What was going on?

Well, he doesn’t lay eggs so...

 

[BY Bob]

Val, That wasn't bravery. More like compassion. (She was suffering, and I knew it)but thank you.

It is not easy to do. I too am very proud of you for helping her so. It shows great compassion on your part.

 

[BY Bob]

Well, he doesn’t lay eggs so...

OK Sarcasmo the Great! What I meant was something like, "Was a hen laying a egg and singing?" Maybe he was replying to her so she knew where to go.

Was anything else going on?

 

[micstrachan]

Avian vets are not an option near me. Her knee joint snapped from her lower leg, I set it back in place and splinted the whole area. (This hen, would hop on one leg, if she had to). Beautiful stubborn hen. she's resting now, and she will eat. This always happens to me, just when my birds are all happy, and well, stuff like this steals the joy! (I'm very discouraged at the moment)

I’m sorry. Hugs!

 

[WhoDatChick]

OK Sarcasmo the Great! What I meant was something like, "Was a hen laying a egg and singing?" Maybe he was replying to her so she knew where to go.

Was anything else going on?

I am cracking up

No, he was doing it himself for a good while! I ran in to get tablet and that was me coming back out and just catching that little bit till he saw me! And then he was really watching the sky.. hard to see in that tiny video.. but I was wondering what on earth.. I didn’t know roosters would do egg song......... I’m still cracking up

 

[micstrachan]

Can you give her any pain medication? Don't for goodness sake take my advice but I think I read that aspirin is OK for chickens.

There are pain meds you can give chickens. However, in this case I might hold off because the pain might be forcing her to rest. Just my thoughts.

 

[BY Bob]

I am cracking up

No, he was doing it himself for a good while! I ran in to get tablet and that was me coming back out and just catching that little bit till he saw me! And then he was really watching the sky.. hard to see in that tiny video.. but I was wondering what on earth.. I didn’t know roosters would do egg song......... I’m still cracking up

It's very interesting. Jabberwocky never called, he paced like an expectant father while they were laying. I never heard him call like that. My hens will do that when one is separated from the flock and can't see the others.

I wonder why Trump was doing that.

 

[micstrachan]

So, on a lighter note...I thought I'd share how I call out to my chickens when I go out.

I usually start with "Hello babies!"

Then, "Hi Pippi, how's your flock?"
And hello, Louie Louie. You doing okay over there?"

(Treats being sprinkled)

"Hi Surly Girl. Hi Queen Victoria."

"Don't start with me Mad Hatter!"

(Sprinkle sprinkle...)

"Hey there Wordy and Birdy."

"Get away from me, Mad!"

"Lori! Susie! Here's some treat for you. Try to stay away from the big birds."

"Good morning Alice and Abby. I see you're hanging out with Mad again today. Mad! Back off!" (Squirts Mad with a squirt gun)

"Good morning little ones! Aren't you getting big? I can see two of you are little cockerels for sure." {sigh} Sprinkle sprinkle.

"Mad this is for the little ones, get out of here!"

Walks around the outside of the large pen to the side door of the coop, Mad Hatter stomping along on the inside of the fence. "Well, aren't you all that and a bag of chips, big boy?" Sprinkle, sprinkle...over the fence.

Opens door..."Well how are my broodies?" "growl...grump..." "I know. I'm not going to disturb you or your eggs. Just checking on you."

That's about how every morning goes. I don't think they understand a single word I say, but they help me drink my wine. And I always have some mighty fine wine.

Oh wait, that's the bull frog across the river. I mean they love getting my treats.

I crack myself up.

I absolutely LOVE IT!