Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[rural mouse]

Hmmm, I wonder if it wouldn't be easier to, instead of castrating the males, giving the females the equivalent of a depo type shot, or the 'under the skin' hormone releasing system they use for humans (but adapting it for hippos) While I realize these are totally different animals...they have done something similar in some areas for feral cats.
Much less invasive, and only needing a local anesthetic. I read once about darts with similar hormones once used for larger animals...will have to research later to see if i can find what/how was used on......for some reason, i am thinking wild horses somewhere....but I am 100% NOT sure on that...it was definitely a LONG time ago tht this was read....and brain is way to cluttered to recall without the possibility of co-mingling random things!

Reproductive restriction tax:

Side view of Mr. 'up and coming' Roo....one of the hatchlings from my co-broodies ( he's still too young/small for freezer camp)
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One of his sisters fast moving fluff:
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My version of @Kris5902 's 'Hoppy'...could only get a side view as she would kinda twist on her one leg when I moved the camera (and me) around to her backside, and didn't want to stress her (that one pic was very blurry as she kinds went down from losing her balance trying to 'follow' me.

she is doing well and is a fighter
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Happy FRIDAY/FRI-YAY! everyone!

And thanks for being such a wonderful & supportive group

Mr. Roo: love the blue wing tips

 

[RoyalChick]

Hmmm, I wonder if it wouldn't be easier to, instead of castrating the males, giving the females the equivalent of a depo type shot, or the 'under the skin' hormone releasing system they use for humans (but adapting it for hippos) While I realize these are totally different animals...they have done something similar in some areas for feral cats.
Much less invasive, and only needing a local anesthetic. I read once about darts with similar hormones once used for larger animals...will have to research later to see if i can find what/how was used on......for some reason, i am thinking wild horses somewhere....but I am 100% NOT sure on that...it was definitely a LONG time ago tht this was read....and brain is way to cluttered to recall without the possibility of co-mingling random things!

Reproductive restriction tax:

Side view of Mr. 'up and coming' Roo....one of the hatchlings from my co-broodies ( he's still too young/small for freezer camp)
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One of his sisters fast moving fluff:
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My version of @Kris5902 's 'Hoppy'...could only get a side view as she would kinda twist on her one leg when I moved the camera (and me) around to her backside, and didn't want to stress her (that one pic was very blurry as she kinds went down from losing her balance trying to 'follow' me.

she is doing well and is a fighter
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Happy FRIDAY/FRI-YAY! everyone!

And thanks for being such a wonderful & supportive group

I know Mr Roo is destined for freezer camp, but I have to point out that he is a handsome fella!

 

[BY Bob]

Apparently Pumpkin does Taste Good

 

[BY Bob]

She is looking stunning - my goodness!

There is beauty in whiteness. She hops up in my lap every morning.

 

[RoyalChick]

There is beauty in whiteness. She hops up in my lap every morning.

I am so happy for you. You deserve a white lap chicken!

 

[BY Bob]

Apparently Pumpkin does Taste Good

And now Phyllis. They may just get it carved for Halloween!

It's funny how Phyllis kept trying to scratch it. That contrafreeloading impulse is strong in her.

 

[BY Bob]

Don’t feel bad, I forgot her screen name too

@cfonts

 

[bgmathteach]

Don’t feel bad, I forgot her screen name too

I keep thinking kiki, but that isn't correct....that is someone else. I think it is similar, to that, though....

 

[BY Bob]

And now Phyllis. They may just get it carved for Halloween!

It's funny how Phyllis kept trying to scratch it. That contrafreeloading impulse is strong in her.

Now Betty

 

[BY Bob]

I am so happy for you. You deserve a white lap chicken!

I don't know about deserve but I really am blessed with her. She doesn't stay long but she does visit.