Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

They usually start flowering in spring if they get enough sun and start losing their flowers and leaves in autumn.

Wonderful. I would definitely have them in my yard then. They are quite beautiful.

 

[BY Bob]

Bunny means business. She's always enjoyed being stroked and petted while in the nest box. Not anymore, This is what happens if you simply look at her or talk to her. You risk being pecked if you attempt to touch.
https://www.facebook.com/100003915274138/videos/pcb.2081221552018334/2081219382018551
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She is broody for sure. I would not stick my hand in there.

By the way, I do love the wagon nest boxes. I should consider re-purposing my kids wagon as such.

 

[BY Bob]

I don't want to bring people down but I do need to post about Fat Bird as it helps me come to terms with what is happening and the posts may help others, not just with their chickens health but with coping with the sadness that comes with watching death approach a creature one loves.
It's been a glorious day here. Warm sunshine, a slight breeze blowing up the valley and Spring in full glory.
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I carried Fat Bird from the coop this morning so she could eat with the others. She hardly ate anything and about half an hour later I found her alone under the hay rack next to the sheep field.
I brought her down to the house, fed her a few pieces of walnut and she wandered outside and settled down next to the fence and the yellow maternity unit. She stayed there all day.
Cillin and Moon visited; In fact Cliin spent most of the day close by. I tried to get her to eat at lunchtime but all she would do is drink the water I put in front of her.
Evening came and all but Cillin went off to roost. Fat Bird showed no signs of wanting to leave her spot. Eventually I leant over the fence and picked her up and got her to drink a mixture of vitamins, Metacam and water. When I put her on the ground this is what she deposited on the ground and the second picture is what she deposited where she spent the day.
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The colour hasn't come up very well but the yellow is bright yellow and the pink is quite bright as well. All the chickens that I've seen poop these bright colours have died within a couple of weeks if not sooner.
I am told these bright colours are a sign of organ damage more often than not and that unfortunately is not something one can do much about.
There are no obvious signs that she is in any pain yet. With other chickens it has been pretty obvious so I think I know what to look for. She just looks tired.
I carried her up to her tribes coop at late dusk and placed her on the main perch. She settled against the coop wall having given Hurry a few pecks to move her along the perch so she could shuffle to that spot.

Please keep posting. I need to know and you are correct, we can all learn. We are here for you as much as anyone a world away can be.

 

[BY Bob]

You got a different photo to me, I just noticed! I got Daisy (the greatest hen ever).

I tried to pick out a photo for each of you that I thought would best fit. I hope you like it my friend.

 

[BY Bob]

And insufficient moral compasses.

Exactly

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

Saw this and just had to share. The funniest bit is near the end.

https://www.reddit.com/r/HappyWoofGifs/comments/miqbbx

 

[RoyalChick]

I don't want to bring people down but I do need to post about Fat Bird as it helps me come to terms with what is happening and the posts may help others, not just with their chickens health but with coping with the sadness that comes with watching death approach a creature one loves.
It's been a glorious day here. Warm sunshine, a slight breeze blowing up the valley and Spring in full glory.
View attachment 2596742

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I carried Fat Bird from the coop this morning so she could eat with the others. She hardly ate anything and about half an hour later I found her alone under the hay rack next to the sheep field.
I brought her down to the house, fed her a few pieces of walnut and she wandered outside and settled down next to the fence and the yellow maternity unit. She stayed there all day.
Cillin and Moon visited; In fact Cliin spent most of the day close by. I tried to get her to eat at lunchtime but all she would do is drink the water I put in front of her.
Evening came and all but Cillin went off to roost. Fat Bird showed no signs of wanting to leave her spot. Eventually I leant over the fence and picked her up and got her to drink a mixture of vitamins, Metacam and water. When I put her on the ground this is what she deposited on the ground and the second picture is what she deposited where she spent the day.
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The colour hasn't come up very well but the yellow is bright yellow and the pink is quite bright as well. All the chickens that I've seen poop these bright colours have died within a couple of weeks if not sooner.
I am told these bright colours are a sign of organ damage more often than not and that unfortunately is not something one can do much about.
There are no obvious signs that she is in any pain yet. With other chickens it has been pretty obvious so I think I know what to look for. She just looks tired.
I carried her up to her tribes coop at late dusk and placed her on the main perch. She settled against the coop wall having given Hurry a few pecks to move her along the perch so she could shuffle to that spot.

So sorry Shad and thank you for sharing. We will all be giving you big
She likely doesn't fear death like some humans do, and she also likely knows she is safe, loved and cared for with you and the tribe.
She gets walnuts when she wants them and can sit somewhere comfortable. Obviously you will watch for signs of pain, but she may simply fade away. She has had a lovely long life with you.
This is never easy but may be harder on you than on her.
Lovely Fat Bird - here is to a life well lived.

 

[RoyalChick]

Saw this and just had to share. The funniest bit is near the end.

https://www.reddit.com/r/HappyWoofGifs/comments/miqbbx

Oh my goodness I laughed out loud at that. Can that possibly be for real?!

 

[MaryJanet]

So sorry Shad and thank you for sharing. We will all be giving you big
She likely doesn't fear death like some humans do, and she also likely knows she is safe, loved and cared for with you and the tribe.
She gets walnuts when she wants them and can sit somewhere comfortable. Obviously you will watch for signs of pain, but she may simply fade away. She has had a lovely long life with you.
This is never easy but may be harder on you than on her.
Lovely Fat Bird - here is to a life well lived.

Very well said.

A life well lived!

 

[LozzyR]

Wonderful. I would definitely have them in my yard then. They are quite beautiful.

They’re called Plumerias in the States, but Pennsylvania might be too cold for them.