Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

I am going to bed right now but I can take some tomorrow!

Thanks! That would be awesome.

 

[micstrachan]

Well I'll try to see what I can find in mine then! What it is set on now, they need to be really still to get a good shot. But here's Butters, Popcorn & Hazel a couple of days ago. Peanut was next to me. She's having eggView attachment 2690129 problems I'll post & ask about.

Gorgeous photo!!! Calendar worthy for sure!

 

[Kris5902]

Unless you fall down in the coop and don't get back up...
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Ah yes. There is that problem.
It can't be considered totally safe to keep pet dinosaurs!

If you fall down in the coop and can’t get up... you’ll have more to worry about than a little salmonella if my girls are any example

 

[micstrachan]

NY Times Article

You will find me quoted in this article at the end if I remember right. You will all know my real name now.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/04/...ry-a-hidden-risk-salmonella.html?mcubz=0&_r=0

Nice, Bob!

 

[micstrachan]

While we’re sharing article quotes...

https://www.timesheraldonline.com/2019/03/15/deadly-chicken-disease-spreads-to-bay-area/amp/

 

[micstrachan]

Hi folks. I wanted go share another Ruby update. She has still not left the coop, but this morning was perched (sleepily) on the roost that’s on the edge of the board she’s been hanging out on (still at Millie/nest box height).

She seems lethargic and a little dazed, but is still awake. I left feed and water up for her and Millie today, but doubt Ruby touched it. HOWEVER... I treated the girls to watermelon today, and when I put some up on the shelf right in front of Ruby, she ate and ate and ate. It must have hydrated her a bit, as she even stood up for a spell. I would like to try to get her to eat something more substantial tomorrow without handling her (pretty sure I already said I’m not going to tube her and force her to live... we’re on her terms).

I also put a chair with a towel on the seat in the coop in case she wants to jump down. She looked like she might want to yesterday, but I think she’s too weak and don’t want to handle her; I want her to feel safe in her final days.

I think when I let the girls out in the morning, if she’s still with us, I’ll sneak some scrambled egg to Ruby and see if she tries any.

 

[micstrachan]

Well this is weird. I had replied to @Kris5902 informative post and now can’t find my reply. I was saying thank you for the educational post!

 

[Scrambles83]

Got home at 4pm with Violet from school so we went to check if Snow had been busy today. Couldn’t see them in the cubby so opened the coop door to find this

Belle must feel lost when she goes in so sits with her

 

[micstrachan]

Got home at 4pm with Violet from school so we went to check if Snow had been busy today. Couldn’t see them in the cubby so opened the coop door to find this
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Belle must feel lost when she goes in so sits with her

That is sooooo cute that Belle follows Snow in there.

 

[Scrambles83]

That is sooooo cute that Belle follows Snow in there.

I think so