Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[ChicoryBlue]

There aren't enough words either.

Thank you, and thank you for the hugs, Shad!

 

[cfonts]

Twins!!

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The 3rd egg is making great progress. I think we'll have a 3rd baby by morning.

Oh my!! They are the absolute cutest I can't wait to see photos of chick #3!

 

[cfonts]

I am dealing with an emergency. Prayers for Patricia, please. Sorry for graphic. Can't find the spoiler on my phone.
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No I didn't. I know almost nothing about prolapse except it sometimes happens, often to production layers. I figured that's what it was. The vet said they use sugar to shrink it before trying to put it all back. She hadn't been pecked, thank heavens! But she was a real mess, especially where I hadn't looked. I just bundled her up & got the 1st boat I could off the island. I'm not the super practical scientific sort & this stuff is totally beyond me. I wasn't even going to try. When they examined her there was a massive blood clot hidden by the prolapse, exposed blood vessels & she was haemorrhaging. They did say they could try but it was so bad they felt it was only prolonging the inevitable, exposing her to infection, & her quality of life just wouldn't be there. I hate making these calls but when the vet is reluctant to treat I usually trust their judgement. These guys have been in the district from when it was still all farmland so do a lot of big animals & see a lot of pet chickens. They were really good with both Patricia & me.

Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear about Patricia Keeping you and the rest of your flock in my thoughts & prayers.

 

[cfonts]

We have 3!!

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She has now moved off the rest of the eggs and I believe she is done. I'm ok with 3, especially since she's a first timer.

How adorable! I was just saying a couple of posts ago that I can't wait to see photos of chick #3 I guess I should've just read ahead!

 

[Ribh]

Thank you everyone for your thoughts & prayers for Patricia. It wasn't the outcome I was hoping for but she is @ peace & close by her tribe.

 

[Ribh]

Oh goodness, that sounds so serious. So you had her euthanized? I’m so sorry.

Yes, Not really any choice ~ & from what @BY Bob says it probably wouldn't have extended her life by much, just her suffering.

 

[Ribh]

It is wrong that I'm glad you have some crying and angst and all is not perfect.

Whatever. It's rather like putting the toddlers to bed. The grown ups are sleepy way before the babies who fuss for the sake of fussing. It never lasts long because it's so dark already when they start.

 

[Ribh]

Oh no. I'm so sorry. I'm sorry I wasn't on last night.

Don't be. Just your thread is the quickest way to let everyone know what is happening. Unfortunately I was in transit when I posted, couldn't locate the spoiler on my phone & everyone got the full graphic whether they wanted it or not.

 

[Ribh]

We have a winner.

A large frizzle is surely a sight to behold!

 

[Marie2020]

Everyone here respects support and care for each other ever so much. We are all in warm caring community thank goodness .

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Special thoughts for @CrazyChookChookLady @Ribh and to all that needs a little support