Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[MaryJanet]

If it is a choice between burning up in a wild fire or burrito transport.........

Sure. But leaving early and in a crate would be my preference.

 

[MaryJanet]

It's no secret that my high production hybrid hens have reproductive issues, and I've seen some strange things left lying around, but this one seems the strangest of all. Have any of you ever seen anything like this?
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This is the strangest looking "egg" I've ever seen. I'm sure it came from Mrs. Howell. It's frozen solid so it was deposited sometime during the night.

I've been wondering for some time now if these problems are severe enough to warrant culling as a way to alleviate suffering, but for the vast majority of the time she doesn't appear to behave any less chickeny than any of the others. I really can't tell if she is suffering. When I talked to our local vet a while ago about these issues his response was, "Most people around here just break their necks."

Thoughts?

I don't know anything about iffy eggs, sorry. But chickens go into a penguin pose when they're in too much pain. If she starts doing that, it's definitely time to think about her options. Maybe you can find an avian specialist vet in the meantime?

But perhaps the vet will perform that service for her in due course.

 

[MaryJanet]

Roxy’s passing would have been really traumatic for you. I really am glad I have access to avian vets.

Me too. So lucky Lozzy!

There are so many people with pet chickens I assumed there were avian vets in every big city. At least in the developed nations.

 

[LozzyR]

I don't know anything about iffy eggs, sorry. But chickens go into a penguin pose when they're in too much pain. If she starts doing that, it's definitely time to think about her options. Maybe you can find an avian specialist vet in the meantime?

But perhaps the vet will perform that service for her in due course.

The reason Lucy’s euthanasia cost $80.00 is they first use a gas anaesthetic to knock them out before they administer the lethal dose. I’m happy to pay that, rather than have to cull them myself.

 

[featherhead007]

I have been out, checking my chickens every 15 minutes today. I guess I worry too much now.

 

[MaryJanet]

The reason Lucy’s euthanasia cost $80.00 is they first use a gas anaesthetic to knock them out before they administer the lethal dose. I’m happy to pay that, rather than have to cull them myself.

Sandy went under the same method.

 

[featherhead007]

I swear, if these chickens don’t come roost in the coop soon, I’m calling KFC!! It’s already getting dark, and I’m waiting for them in the barn/coop!

 

[featherhead007]

The threat did work. They came in ten minutes after I said that.

 

[micstrachan]

California

I live in California. I meant what city?

 

[micstrachan]

If it is a choice between burning up in a wild fire or burrito transport.........

Right???