Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Marie2020]

Thanks. It eased up a lot when I got on an antiviral Saturday afternoon. The current common variant isn't very lung-oriented, that's good. My face was just exploding however, and the antiviral has really helped that. My only regret was not going to get a PCR test right away, because that was a rough few days before I tested positive on the home test. DH would have had to drive me by the second day and I didn't push it, and I wasn't thinking straight.

I feel about the same day-to-day now. I don't see a lot of improvement since. However that's fine, I'm pretty tired and kind of whacked-out but I don't feel horrible, and nights are much better. Trying to stay hydrated enough, legs cramping in the early morning may mean I'm not doing enough, or it's how this thing goes.

So far my partner/DH hasn't caught it, good, hoping that doesn't change. I've been isolating up on the second floor and masking when I have to come downstairs.

It's kind of lonely though! DH and I aren't doing our daily things together like we usually do. So I'm here a lot. I only have a few hours of some mental & physical energy each day. I gathered our box of various Covid home tests, went online and and labeled them with the latest extended expiration dates. I've caught up on other paperwork. I work on a bit of music, my hands were hurting before but that's better now. I'm still very slowly taking ChickAtraz apart , it's embarrassing but it's still up more or less. I'm washing everything as it comes out.

The chickens are nice company when I go out there, and the kitty has decided to take a lot of his activities up here so that's been really great. I've noted him napping, washing, napping, getting scritches from me, looking out the window, napping, drinking from his little water bowl here, napping, washing again, getting more scritches, & more napping. Who could ask for more?

My goodness this sounds really bad. I only wish I had some advice for you.

I'm hoping you beat this soon, all I know is sometimes these things take a heck of a long time to recover from. My worst which started end of 2019 took months. My sinuses felt like they were sealed up and my chest was the most painful I'd ever experienced.

I'm pleased knowing you have a husband that cares and from the sound of it great medical support

 

[BY Bob]

About 16 months I think.
@bgmathteach have I got that right?

I am also really upset at Piglet and to some extent Sylvie. Piglet went (after dark) into the nest box to attack Sylvie and pull her out. She really has it in for Sylvie.
On the other hand, there are gazillions of places to roost for Sylvie and she insists on going into the nest box right by where Piglet roosts and lays her eggs. She could easily roost with Babs or even on a different roost entirely and stay out of Piglet's way.

I am sure interfering will just make it worse, but I am seriously considering keeping Piglet confined until Sylvie goes to bed and putting her on the roost later. Mind you, Piglet seems to be able to see perfectly well in the dark so not sure that is going to help anything.

It is very upsetting to see.

This is why I no longer watch roosting in my coop. It's just too upsetting. I know bad things are going on because some nights they are all together in the big coop and some nights Hattie and/or Phyllis are in the Cluckle Hut. Why? I don't want to know. As long as they are safe, I'm good.

 

[Marie2020]

Marty and her feathers

This is a closeup of the way her feathers have broke off, you can see one that normal growing in.
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And how she is right now
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Sweet Marty. I hope she blooms again soon

 

[Marie2020]

No she doesn’t - but she also isn’t gaining or losing feathers. She just has those broken feathers that the brats damaged and she hasn’t regrown.

I am beginning to think she may have some sort of feather disorder. If she doesn’t start gaining new feathers soon I am going to have mum make her a nice blanket.

Do you ever give them sardines? Princess improved when I gave her sardines chicken beef and beef cat food. Greek yogurt and cottage cheese.

 

[RoyalChick]

Thanks. It eased up a lot when I got on an antiviral Saturday afternoon. The current common variant isn't very lung-oriented, that's good. My face was just exploding however, and the antiviral has really helped that. My only regret was not going to get a PCR test right away, because that was a rough few days before I tested positive on the home test. DH would have had to drive me by the second day and I didn't push it, and I wasn't thinking straight.

I feel about the same day-to-day now. I don't see a lot of improvement since. However that's fine, I'm pretty tired and kind of whacked-out but I don't feel horrible, and nights are much better. Trying to stay hydrated enough, legs cramping in the early morning may mean I'm not doing enough, or it's how this thing goes.

So far my partner/DH hasn't caught it, good, hoping that doesn't change. I've been isolating up on the second floor and masking when I have to come downstairs.

It's kind of lonely though! DH and I aren't doing our daily things together like we usually do. So I'm here a lot. I only have a few hours of some mental & physical energy each day. I gathered our box of various Covid home tests, went online and and labeled them with the latest extended expiration dates. I've caught up on other paperwork. I work on a bit of music, my hands were hurting before but that's better now. I'm still very slowly taking ChickAtraz apart , it's embarrassing but it's still up more or less. I'm washing everything as it comes out.

The chickens are nice company when I go out there, and the kitty has decided to take a lot of his activities up here so that's been really great. I've noted him napping, washing, napping, getting scritches from me, looking out the window, napping, drinking from his little water bowl here, napping, washing again, getting more scritches, & more napping. Who could ask for more?

How utterly miserable. Glad the antiviral is helping. Did you have to go into a doctors office to get it? I have never understood the guidance ‘don’t leave the house’ vs ‘get medication as soon as possible’.


Get well soon!

 

[rural mouse]

2fers

Cardhu and Cumulo

2 splash hens (Blanche and PITA), 2 not splash hens (Jessica and Cuckoo) and a roo (Cheetah)

 

[Marie2020]

It's windy cold a wet here. I wish this nappy would come arrive for princess

 

[Marie2020]

My old babies new hoodie

 

[My Very First 6 Chickens]

Very sad - and I know why folks keep their chooks under cover now. Very sad losing them.

Hawk had my hen on Friday, i saved her and we are recovering. Dont leave them alone for not even a minute. I am beginning to think this particular hen may not see as well as the others. This particular hen was attacked by a fox in June too. She is so tough my Golden Chicken.

 

[RoyalChick]

Hawk had my hen on Friday, i saved her and we are recovering. Dont leave them alone for not even a minute. I am beginning to think this particular hen may not see as well as the others. This particular hen was attacked by a fox in June too. She is so tough my Golden Chicken. View attachment 3703605

OMG. I hope she pulls through!