Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

Diana hopped up on my table to see what I was doing. She allowed me to take a mugshot, and she settled down for a snooze in the sun. I may doze off too!

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She surely is a beautiful lady. Such shiny feathers!

 

[MaryJanet]

One of the Hooligans is in trouble.
I posted on the injuries and illnesses thread. Do any of you fine people have any advice for me? I will call the vet in the morning but I have no idea if she will feel able to treat a chick.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/3-week-old-chick-with-a-bad-leg-any-advice-please.1519956/

I would take the vet option, but then I always outsource chicken health matters because I don't know what to do.

 

[RoyalChick]

I would take the vet option, but then I always outsource chicken health matters because I don't know what to do.

I will certainly try that - I have already e-mailed her the videos - the office doesn't open until the morning so I don't know if she will feel able to help. Remember it isn't her area of expertise!

 

[Ponypoor]

Two mugshots for Monday.
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That is one seriously regal looking bird

And the baby ??? Sooooo cute!

 

[MaryJanet]

I will certainly try that - I have already e-mailed her the videos - the office doesn't open until the morning so I don't know if she will feel able to help. Remember it isn't her area of expertise!

I'm still befuddled that so few of my byc friends have ready access to an avian specialist vet. The demand would be high and growing.

Iirc, your vet is excellent at working to close gaps in her expertise. She may well know some people to call.

 

[RoyalChick]

I'm still befuddled that so few of my byc friends have ready access to an avian specialist vet. The demand would be high and growing.

Iirc, your vet is excellent at working to close gaps in her expertise. She may well know some people to call.

I am trying to stay optimistic on that front. I am sure she sees budgies and lizards and other tiny creatures.
I am also trying to stay optimistic on the healing powers of a good night's sleep (for Bernadette and me!).

 

[BY Bob]

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Wonderful photo.

 

[Ponypoor]

Nope. Now I’m a glorified secretary. LOL. I am the executive assistant to the superintendent and board of a public school district.

Still important work tho!

Admins are the glue that holds things together

 

[BY Bob]

OMG, never knew that about foxtails. pretty much all animals are at risk! I don't beleive I have any on my property, but looking at the image in the link, I am pretty sure I've seen some in this area.

Foxtail - basic info from UC Davis
Foxtail: Wiki w/ images
Foxtail: google search/images

Nope, no foxtail here.

Lots of Cat-tail though.

 

[MaryJanet]

I am trying to stay optimistic on that front. I am sure she sees budgies and lizards and other tiny creatures.
I am also trying to stay optimistic on the healing powers of a good night's sleep (for Bernadette and me!).

Poor little thing is very sore. At least the young heal faster than the old.