Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Ribh]

I'm surprised how well they are coping being half the size of everyone else.

I wouldn't have taken them if I didn't think they would cope. I had a single bantam in my 2nd intake & she always did exceptionally well for her size. Then I did 2 more. Same, same. They make up for what they lack in size with speed & attitude.

 

[LozzyR]

Your welcome. I hope the venture is a success.

Thank you. I know it will be a long-term thing.

 

[LozzyR]

A very narrow solid syringe might be easier for pastes. I had trouble getting tubes with the right bore. I use this now which came with Metacam.View attachment 2472819

Yes, I prefer that size too.

 

[Ribh]

Yes, I prefer that size too.

Yep, it's the size I've got too.

 

[micstrachan]

A very narrow solid syringe might be easier for pastes. I had trouble getting tubes with the right bore. I use this now which came with Metacam.View attachment 2472819

Thanks, Shad! I've gotten Ruby through a few humps by syringing 0.5mL at a time into her beak, under her tongue, so she can swallow on her own. I bought a bunch of tube sizes so I probably have one that will work for feed.

 

[BY Bob]

Young Tack, she's the one with the hairdo that blocks overhead vision a bit like your Phillys is most junior in Tribe 2 and last into the coop to roost. She makes a dive for the nest box under the perch and when I open the back to count, she makes a jump for a perch. She's done very well so far.

Smart girl. I find the hen last in the pecking order to be very creative about obtaining food and roosting.

 

[BY Bob]

You didn't seriously think I would write something like that did you?

I have been waiting for just such a post!

 

[BY Bob]

A very narrow solid syringe might be easier for pastes. I had trouble getting tubes with the right bore. I use this now which came with Metacam.View attachment 2472819

I have a lot of those in the kit.

 

[BY Bob]

I'm surprised how well they are coping being half the size of everyone else.

Chickens really are amazing aren't they! They are tiny compared to everyone else. I thought Phyllis was small but she is very close in height to Lilly, just narrow in body.

 

[Shadrach]

Smart girl. I find the hen last in the pecking order to be very creative about obtaining food and roosting.

Having her brother Link seems to have helped quite a bit. When she goes off to lay an egg, it's usually Link that goes with her. I hope he stays steady when the Spring arrives. I'm glad I didn't kill him. It was on my mind for quite a while.