Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

I don't believe she will. I expect to be posting that it is finally over for her in a couple of days time.

I'm sorry to hear that but sadly I'm not surprised.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Cocoa Puff says hello.

 

[RoyalChick]

You should apologize for firing me up.

I was confused what that was all about.

 

[RoyalChick]

Cocoa Puff says hello.

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Hi Cocoa Puff.

 

[BY Bob]

I thought so, too. I’m not thrilled about it and hope her second cycle slows down.

I expect it will.

 

[BY Bob]

Sad. A comb is red because of blood flow. If an animal is dying they will shut down blood to their peripheries including their comb. That is how I knew there was no saving Elizabeth when out of the blue I came across her breathing her last. She was already blue and a bit cold going into shock.
Rest in Peace Elizabeth.

 

[BY Bob]

Poor Elizabeth. Margo’s comb color change was only intermittent for a couple weeks when she had that strange pisture like her back was sore and that was a year before she died. Necropsy revealed chronic dorsal egg yolk peritonitis. Rest in peace, Margo.
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[BY Bob]

I didn't bring Volt home with me tonight. She is tucked up next to Henry in the coop who was makiing cooing sounds when I stood outside listening. She made her own way into the coop with a bit of guidance. I have done what I can for her. She is mite and lice free with a clean bum. She has eaten a small amount, but best of all she is with her friends. She won't be coming back to the house anymore.View attachment 2895385View attachment 2895386

Great job with her Shad. You have at least made her comfortable.

 

[BY Bob]

All the girls love the roosts. They’ve never slept anywhere else. This thought occurred to me too, so after they were all settled down I gently set her on the roosts. I came back about 10 minutes later and she was back in the box, with blood dripping from her comb.

Where do the blood come from?

 

[TheOddOneOut]

@BY Bob, it’s amazing how big Sylvie and Legertha are! Obviously neither one is a boy, so that’s great. They’re so cute.