Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Aussie-Chookmum]

Layers. Look for layers. Ned does not count.

Of course! I counted everyone. I always fall for trick questions.

 

[BY Bob]

Hi folks. Having trouble catching up. 50 pages to go and may have missed some stuff along the way. It was an unnerving morning, as TWO young birds (Flo, pullet and Minnie, less than 2-year-old) were clearly NOT feeling well. For some reason my neighbor had thrown brown rice all over his yard and they got into it the previous two late afternoons. I have worked way too hard to slim them down and keep them healthy for them to have unlimited access to uncooked rice, so today I kept them home (except Dorothy and Ester who are not contained by my rinky dink poultry fence.) I thought they might be backed up, so mixed baby bird formula with water and coconut oil into a paste thinking the coconut oil would lubricate the GI tract. Flo improved pretty early, but Minnie took all day. Here she is with her droopy wings and tail:
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And here she is at the end of the day.

I don’t know for sure that the rice was the issue, but it was the young birds hanging out in that area yesterday and two you gs ones were sick.

Excellent catch on your part. I'm so glad you were able to get them right quickly. Great job.

 

[BY Bob]

I heeded your warning Bob and didn't click the spoiler because I didn't want to be sad.

Guess what happens when you quote something?
The picture in the spoiler shows.

It's ok, since I already knew about this I could cope.

Well that is not helpful. I think I will mention that to the moderators. I have not noticed that before. Probably because I open most all spoilers.

 

[BY Bob]

Of course! I counted everyone. I always fall for trick questions.

Just like in school, you must read the whole question.

 

[RoyalChick]

I seriously think your app is out of whack. Here is ours.

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We are colder than you on Thursday, but do you see any snow in our forecast?

I think you may be right - my low on Thursday is 23 and even your 28 seems low for the time of year. I don't believe the snow - but will wait and see.

 

[BY Bob]

How big is the base station? My husband would NEVER in a MILLION years tolerate something like that in the house (despite the MANY VISIBLE cords from two terrariums and two fish tanks in the kitchen, living room, and as if today, bedroom), and the garage has only one outlet. I’m considering buying some sort of solar set up that he can’t do anything about if I hide it somewhere.

My base station is 8 inches across. It's very small.

 

[RoyalChick]

I didn't watch. I know my limits.

me too

 

[RoyalChick]

How big is the base station? My husband would NEVER in a MILLION years tolerate something like that in the house (despite the MANY VISIBLE cords from two terrariums and two fish tanks in the kitchen, living room, and as if today, bedroom), and the garage has only one outlet. I’m considering buying some sort of solar set up that he can’t do anything about if I hide it somewhere.

The base is about 8" tall and sits on a 6x4" base. I made a little shelf/platform for it (out of hardware cloth because that is what was kicking around) right high up and the wire travels way up at ceiling height.

 

[RoyalChick]

Agreed.

I agree too and didn't watch it. That is my choice so I appreciated the spoiler.

 

[RoyalChick]

I heeded your warning Bob and didn't click the spoiler because I didn't want to be sad.

Guess what happens when you quote something?
The picture in the spoiler shows.

It's ok, since I already knew about this I could cope.

Not for me it didn't.