Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[featherhead007]

Good for you! I think that stuff can be addicting. I’ve never taken it. DH gets VIOLENTLY ill on prescription pain meds, Codeine specifically, so won’t take it again nor try any others, either. Is that an opioid?

Yes. Not my style!

 

[Scrambles83]

So I herded Belle into the cubby area and felt her crop. To me it wasn’t huge (it’s only lunchtime) but it felt a little bit spongy.
She absolutely gobbled down a teaspoon of solid coconut oil about half an hour before so I massaged her crop for a few minutes much to her dislike.
I’m getting no smell from her beak but is it possible it’s early stages of sour crop?
I’ll try to massage her again before roosting time incase it helps. Got some live meal worms to make it up to her

Edited to say I added some prebiotic vitamin an liquid to their water, don’t have any Greek yoghurt on hand for probiotics. I’ll grab some tomorrow.

I could be off with my guess but I feel I’m onto something for once

 

[Cynthia12]

What's her name?

She's one from years ago.

 

[Cynthia12]

Fat Bird looking in lovely condition.
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I'm with everyone else, I love this fat bird.

 

[Cynthia12]

Although it is technically Thursday, I have been looking forward to FBF for DAYS!
Here is my small contribution: Nae nae's fabulous silhouette and Bad Girl Allele in your face

Purty fluffy butts.

 

[Scrambles83]

Have given Belle a little more of the solid coconut oil, then picked her up and sat her on my knee and massaged her crop for about 5 mins, patted her neck and helped get a few feather casings off from the back of said neck.
We looked each other in the eyes for a long time during this, she gave a few soft boks but I got to hold my heart chicken and she was calm
I let go of my gentle hold on her body and was stroking her neck for a minute before she jumped down. It was one of the most wonderful moments with her since she decided perching on my shoulder was a fun activity

 

[Scrambles83]

They have both just gone to bed with wonderfully full crops, at least for a night I can relax

Pic of them yesterday, Snow sunbathing in the light she could find and Belle snuggling in

 

[BY Bob]

Have given Belle a little more of the solid coconut oil, then picked her up and sat her on my knee and massaged her crop for about 5 mins, patted her neck and helped get a few feather casings off from the back of said neck.
We looked each other in the eyes for a long time during this, she gave a few soft boks but I got to hold my heart chicken and she was calm
I let go of my gentle hold on her body and was stroking her neck for a minute before she jumped down. It was one of the most wonderful moments with her since she decided perching on my shoulder was a fun activity

That's great. What a lovely moment you got out of all this stress.

 

[Lady Red]

Have given Belle a little more of the solid coconut oil, then picked her up and sat her on my knee and massaged her crop for about 5 mins, patted her neck and helped get a few feather casings off from the back of said neck.
We looked each other in the eyes for a long time during this, she gave a few soft boks but I got to hold my heart chicken and she was calm
I let go of my gentle hold on her body and was stroking her neck for a minute before she jumped down. It was one of the most wonderful moments with her since she decided perching on my shoulder was a fun activity

Belle was giving you a loving chicken thanks!

 

[BY Bob]

@ChicoryBlue I did answer your questions on my coop article. I'm sorry I missed them when you posted them.