Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[ChicoryBlue]

Dried mud? Hmmmm sounds odd, likely some discharge that gets mixed with dust and dirt do you think? Sure hope the wee fella feels better

That’s probably what happened

This is what I thought too, a nasal discharge. Jaffar has good and bad days, once in a while you mention his breathing has a gurgle sound, and I think you've said he coughs and sneezes. He's got to have some recurring problem going on, right? And I think you've treated him with antibiotics already.

So I've mentioned this before, but when you took Jaffar to the vet some time ago, did the vet look for air sac mites and rule it out? Ivermectin or moxidectin is the treatment, these are antiparasitics, aren't they, not antibiotics? This could be affecting your entire flock.

Take this all with a grain of newbie-salt, could be something else entirely. I'm also behind so maybe he has already, but hopefully @BY Bob will weigh in.

Here's from two web sites:

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https://wagwalking.com/bird/condition/air-sac-mites
In mild cases, birds may not display any symptoms. In some, you may notice the following:

• Your bird may be less vocal; in the case of canaries they may stop singing
• Deteriorating feather quality
• Your bird may appear fluffed up and less active

Should your bird have a more advanced case of air sac mites the following may be seen:

• Sneezing
• Coughing
• Wheezing
• Squeaking or high-pitched noises
• Wet nostrils
• Excessive saliva
• Breathing that appears labored
• Breathing with his mouth open
• Tail bobbing
• Weakness
• Loss of weight
• Clicking sounds when he is breathing

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http://www.poultrydvm.com/condition/airsac-mites
There are several diagnostic procedures to aid in diagnosing the presence of air sac mites in chickens. These include:

• An oral swab or fecal sample may reveal the presence of the mites or mite eggs.
• Radiographs may reveal generalized nonspecific radioopacity changes to the pulmonary and air sac fields.
• Tracheal transillumination - After moistening the bird's skin on their neck with alcohol, use a bright light source to look for dark specks moving in the lumen of the trachea.
• Tracheal endoscopy may be of benefit.

See more at: http://www.poultrydvm.com/condition/airsac-mites

 

[GregnLety]

5 minutes after I let the silkie rooster and his girls outside the rain comes. While chasing them back inside I am pretty sure I got called stupid but it sounded nicer in Spanish

 

[BY Bob]

It's Time to Time Travel Again!

Everybody it's time to visit the past again. Mr. Peabody let's set the wayback machine for 5 years ago, 2/12/17.

chumma chumma chumma, hufft hufft, falump, chumma chumma chumma, hufft hufft, falump, chumma chumma chumma, hufft hufft, falump

It was a snowy, rainy, sleety day. Fortunately for Patsy, she was essentially waterproof like a duck! Check our her back!

The Greatest Hen Ever was no so waterproof.

Shake it off Daisy. Shake it off.

Patsy had some personal snack time. It was not intended as personal snack time but Patsy was never good at sharing.

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Well that's all for 5 years ago. Mr. Peabody,, let's set the wayback machine for 2 years ago.

chumma chumma chumma, hufft hufft, falump, chumma chumma chumma, hufft hufft, falump, chumma chumma chumma, hufft hufft, falump

Aurora has broken into the house and the meal worms!

Amazingly, we had another February integration under way. Phyllis and Sydney were meeting the other girls at the drop door. I am astonished that we are doing this again so quickly. I would have never guessed.

Well I know today's journey is a little short but it was fun. Mr. Peabody let's head back to today.

chumma chumma chumma, hufft hufft, falump, chumma chumma chumma, hufft hufft, falump, chumma chumma chumma, hufft hufft, falump

@Ribh @MaryJanet @LozzyR @Aussie-Chookmum @ChicoryBlue @micstrachan

 

[BY Bob]

Weather permitting I'll begin construction of the "silkies only" coop today. My buddy is coming over with a door and scrap lumber so I will only need to buy the wire for my open coop design and some fasteners. Mamacita has agreed to the design so it's all systems go.

We love coop builds. Please share your design and pictures!

 

[BY Bob]

Saturday Caturday

Ms Georgette Bootsie say 'human, let me out I want to go out'.

Nope I tell her, I need to go to town and it's too cold for you (heavens knows how long I might get stuck in town!). It's now -8C and the temp is dropping like a stone here. Supposed to be -27C overnight again.

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Lovely kitty. cold weather

 

[BY Bob]

Caturday. View attachment 2991434

That's a pretty kitty. What is it's name?

 

[BY Bob]

Happy Caturday. Meow!
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Good Morning Chaco!

 

[BY Bob]

We need a Pony Sunday

Ok. We are now doing Pony Sunday. It is decreed. Those with ponies may post pictures on Sundays.

So it is said, so it shall be done.

 

[bgmathteach]

They even pointed hidden cameras into the bathrooms and locked the doors open to find out who was using the showers for too long and not cleaning up after themselves…

Isn't that illegal? It is in the U.S.

(We also donate not to have our fire department do a calendar! We love them…dearly, but no one wants to see Them topless!)

This is actually a GREAT idea.

we got in three windows. Our hired help was awesome, suitably impressed with the chooks, and gave the Goats many good scritches!

This sounds like a great day in so many ways! So glad to see you have some measurable progress, and, even more so, feel positive!!! That dark hole that we get to at times can be all consuming (not that you didn't have good reason, mind you)...and you have been so resourceful and carrying such a heavy load...It is WONDERFUL to hear this positive news!

@BY Bob Unfortunately, my hen that got attacked by a hawk is being VERY uncooperative regarding catching her. I'll have to wait until she roosts tonight to do my last check.

Tax:
My DC Roo (I really need to name him, as well!)

Dusty (it only took 11 pictures to get ONE that wasn't blury!)

 

[BY Bob]

This is what I thought too, a nasal discharge. Jaffar has good and bad days, once in a while you mention his breathing has a gurgle sound, and I think you've said he coughs and sneezes. He's got to have some recurring problem going on, right? And I think you've treated him with antibiotics already.

So I've mentioned this before, but when you took Jaffar to the vet some time ago, did the vet look for air sac mites and rule it out? Ivermectin or moxidectin is the treatment, these are antiparasitics, aren't they, not antibiotics? This could be affecting your entire flock.

Take this all with a grain of newbie-salt, could be something else entirely. I'm also behind so maybe he has already, but hopefully @BY Bob will weigh in.

Here's from two web sites:

***********************************************************
https://wagwalking.com/bird/condition/air-sac-mites
In mild cases, birds may not display any symptoms. In some, you may notice the following:

• Your bird may be less vocal; in the case of canaries they may stop singing
• Deteriorating feather quality
• Your bird may appear fluffed up and less active

Should your bird have a more advanced case of air sac mites the following may be seen:

• Sneezing
• Coughing
• Wheezing
• Squeaking or high-pitched noises
• Wet nostrils
• Excessive saliva
• Breathing that appears labored
• Breathing with his mouth open
• Tail bobbing
• Weakness
• Loss of weight
• Clicking sounds when he is breathing

***************************************************************************
http://www.poultrydvm.com/condition/airsac-mites
There are several diagnostic procedures to aid in diagnosing the presence of air sac mites in chickens. These include:

• An oral swab or fecal sample may reveal the presence of the mites or mite eggs.
• Radiographs may reveal generalized nonspecific radioopacity changes to the pulmonary and air sac fields.
• Tracheal transillumination - After moistening the bird's skin on their neck with alcohol, use a bright light source to look for dark specks moving in the lumen of the trachea.
• Tracheal endoscopy may be of benefit.

See more at: http://www.poultrydvm.com/condition/airsac-mites

That's funny. I mentioned this to @Ribh about one of her hens and never thought of it for Jafar. I think this very much could be his ongoing issue. Great catch @ChicoryBlue