Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[micstrachan]

Two negative fecal float tests (one Maggie, one Minnie). Then we did a third test with contributions from everyone over a 24 hour period. Collecting that is as fun as it sounds!
That test came back 2+ for roundworms and 1+ for coccidia cysts. I am not convinced 1+ for cocci is likely to be an issue in otherwise healthy birds, but given I had symptoms in 3 of 4 birds and one (Minnie) quite sick I decided to go ahead and treat for both.

Oh yes, definitely. Sorry I was not around to help advise on administering meds, but sounds like you did great. Gosh, and I did not know multiple birds had symptoms! That really helps narrow things down, doesn’t it? Looking forward to reading about a speedy recovery!

 

[BY Bob]

Had some excitement yesterday, I was putting up that chicken wire when the crows started kicking up a hissy fit in the bush out in the back paddock.

I looked to see what was going on, and out of the trees burst a Red Tail Hawk being chased by 8 crows! My gals started growling and stayed under the spruce tree I made a big deal of looking at the sky and acting urgently. I think they all got the idea and huddled under the spruce tree.

Really can't wait to get that run completed and covered.

Hawks! So scary. I had 2 circle the yard yesterday. The ladies were all under cover thankfully.

 

[micstrachan]

Minnie looking quite perky this morning. She got up early and stuffed her face and now she is scratching. I haven’t seen her with a nice full crop in days.
I am on poop watch and so far nobody has obliged.

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Excellent update!

 

[BY Bob]

Early Monday mugs. Went back a bit. Will see if updated ones can be had later.

View attachment 3129393Jess and her littles

View attachment 3129394Couple of the other littles (saw pics of Thing's offspring the last couple of days: they're into the alien signal receptor phase so the MIL is delighted)

View attachment 3129392Hector, starting to look like a semi-mini adult. He's taller than Twirp, but not as long...yet...

Just darling photos!

 

[BY Bob]

Last night, enjoying the crabapple blossoms (the apple tree is loaded too). Noticed the purple clouds behind...rain all night! Glorious, gentle, ground soaking, wind free RAIN!View attachment 3129419Yes, that is purple cloud seen under the tree


Morning mugsView attachment 3129425Silver: I went out in the rain for breakfast and you went in here with it! Give over!
View attachment 3129418Thing: I'm hiding over here so I don't have to go out in the rain!

View attachment 3129416Asphodel: SERIOUSLY?!

Marvelous photos!

 

[micstrachan]

Had some excitement yesterday, I was putting up that chicken wire when the crows started kicking up a hissy fit in the bush out in the back paddock.

I looked to see what was going on, and out of the trees burst a Red Tail Hawk being chased by 8 crows! My gals started growling and stayed under the spruce tree I made a big deal of looking at the sky and acting urgently. I think they all got the idea and huddled under the spruce tree.

Really can't wait to get that run completed and covered.

First one of theseView attachment 3129435

Zoomed out, the bark is the dark think in the middleView attachment 3129436Cuckoo finally decided it was good....after several had looked at it, pecked at it and walked off. (That's Primula pictured with it)

Tasty! LOL.

 

[Marie2020]

There is never just one bunny! While uploading this video one hopped over my foot (of course I couldn’t switch to the camera app fast enough!).
I wonder if the foxes are focusing elsewhe re at the moment.
Hope so.

What a woefully attentive mama and so protective

 

[micstrachan]

Two negative fecal float tests (one Maggie, one Minnie). Then we did a third test with contributions from everyone over a 24 hour period. Collecting that is as fun as it sounds!
That test came back 2+ for roundworms and 1+ for coccidia cysts. I am not convinced 1+ for cocci is likely to be an issue in otherwise healthy birds, but given I had symptoms in 3 of 4 birds and one (Minnie) quite sick I decided to go ahead and treat for both.

I read this again. Collecting is as fun as it sounds!!!

 

[Marie2020]

I say......I say........Boy

Heck Jafar is a film star

 

[micstrachan]

It's shingles and a low pitch and she's got rubber soles on her shoes. As long as she is careful (a given with Michelle) around the edge, she'll be just fine. Wonder what she's doing up there? Judging by the smile, she's having fun whatever it is.

Thanks for the vote of confidence.