Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Cynthia12]

Why? Happens all the time, right? There are 6 nest boxes in there.

 

[micstrachan]

Isn't she just beautiful??

YES!!!

 

[micstrachan]

It sounds like a really bad bruise, maybe.

Keep an eye on the diarrhea, but remember she's off her normal feed so her poop will likely not be the same.

I hope she improves for you and your mom. ❤

I agree with this. If she were mine, I’d give it more time.

 

[micstrachan]

Michelle’s Flockservations

Bob, I hope you don’t mind me stealing that term; I just love it!

Overall, my flock seems to be doing better. I think worming and coccidiostat was a good call.

Dorothy seems to feel better, but is still dropping soft eggs and feels lousy when they are in the pipes.

Minnie has been feeling better this week, but not so much today and pooped milky urates with no solid matter again.

Ruby. Here’s the hard part. Ruby has been active and vocal. I love that! However, she still “clicks” a bit when breathing... it’s very subtle... and seems weak when I handle her. Last night and this morning, I see her taking more rests. She is active while standing, but has labored breathing while sitting. I just checked her abdomen and she’s already swelling up again. Poor baby. I think it might be time to call it soon. I’m sad about that, as much as I’ve known this time would come.

 

[Lady Red]

View attachment 2633086 Why? Happens all the time, right? There are 6 nest boxes in there.

Looks like a wrestling match!

 

[Lady Red]

I agree with this. If she were mine, I’d give it more time.

I hope it is just a bruise. I also think what @BY Bob said about the poo due to current diet is reassuring.

 

[Lady Red]

@micstrachan
Sweet Ruby
As for Dorothy, how old is she? Is this like chicken menopause? Not trying to sound glib, truly asking.

 

[micstrachan]

@micstrachan
Sweet Ruby
As for Dorothy, how old is she? Is this like chicken menopause? Not trying to sound glib, truly asking.

Dorothy isn’t even two yet, and this has been going on for about a year. I think it’s either poor genetics, an infection or both. She’s in the nest box right now. I anticipate an egg with a brittle shell. Will update.

Ruby is sitting with a low tail and heavy breathing, but was up and about with tail up a bit ago.

Dorothy and Lucky are both in and out of the nest talking about eggs.

Sunny has to lay and is hovering nearby waiting her turn.

Flash gave up on a nest box and is doing this:
https://youtube.com/shorts/keZ6GhG2yQA?feature=share

 

[micstrachan]

Ruby’s bestie keeping her company:

 

[Cynthia12]

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