Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Sylvester017]

That is nice to hear. These days the big factory farms produce so many thousands of birds (or other livestock) it’s a wonder how anyone can process them.

I know my mum talks of days you n her childhood when they had to grow food, my grandmother would kill and process the chickens for supper. They were not pets. Hard times back then, no stores either - things were brought by ship, so you had to grow most of your own food.

I think my grandmother would likely be able to process any birds here, but I know she likely wouldn’t process any that would be her favourites.

Yep, farmers had favourite animals that didn't get processed. This was mom's pet she spared.
The single goose & single dog kept each other company. Even animals need companionship when the humans aren't around.

 

[Sylvester017]

Got a short video of Aliss' beers

TOO TOO CUTE!!!

 

[Vgirl]

Ok

From what I have read the dose there is incorrect and you need to double check the strength you are using.

There is 5mg/ml and 10mg/ml strength for ivermectin.

Yours is 5mg/ml. The dose is 0.04ml/kg (200 micrograms/kilo is standard for all livestock)

Do you know the amt in your drops?

https://bitchinchickens.com/2019/04/29/ivermectin-for-parasite-control/

Hi, I’ve just seen this thread and wondered if I could ask some advice?
I’ve been using invermectin 1% spot on treatment by Naqua and the guidance is to use 1 drop to 500mg body weight. It is a 10mg/1ml solution. So for my 1.8kg hens, I’ve used 4 drops and for my turkey, who was 5kg, I used 10 drops. All seemed to tolerate their first doses, however after the second dose, one of my hens became quite lethargic the next day, vomited and had an impacted crop. Both hens had some black stools. My hen was seen and treated by a vet, who seemed to think the issue was down to her being ex commercial and she is now fine. More sadly, my turkey, who was the only one to receive a third and final dose, became very ill the following day after treatment and was unable to lift her head, was extremely lethargic, struggled to walk - so was immobile, she was panting, refused food and at times her body seemed to go completely rigid, including her legs. She was taken to a vets who couldn’t confirm what the issue was, but suspected ‘a bug’, but unfortunately gave her a poor prognosis. At this time her mite treatment wasn’t mentioned, as unfortunately it wasn’t myself who took her to the vet. She was given an antibiotic and steroid injection, which seemed to help a little, as she began to drink for herself (she seemed to be incredibly thirsty), however none of the above symptoms subsided. Unfortunately the next day, she collapsed on her back and vomited a huge amount of brown fluid. I managed to upright her, only for her to vomit a lot of brown fluid again, which I believed caused her to aspirate and die.
After reading up on invermectin, I am starting to wonder whether she was experiencing toxicity and overdose symptoms. At my guesstimate, 10 drops (0.3mls) is around 3mg of invermectin. Is this too much for a 5kg bird? There is no mention of toxicity amounts and overdose risks in the information leaflet provided and I am often seeing poultry owners recommending 1% invermectin as a mite/worm treatment in forums, which is the only reason I used it.
What are people’s thought? Did I just accidentally kill my girl?

 

[Ponypoor]

Hi, I’ve just seen this thread and wondered if I could ask some advice?
I’ve been using invermectin 1% spot on treatment by Naqua and the guidance is to use 1 drop to 500mg body weight. It is a 10mg/1ml solution. So for my 1.8kg hens, I’ve used 4 drops and for my turkey, who was 5kg, I used 10 drops. All seemed to tolerate their first doses, however after the second dose, one of my hens became quite lethargic the next day, vomited and had an impacted crop. Both hens had some black stools. My hen was seen and treated by a vet, who seemed to think the issue was down to her being ex commercial and she is now fine. More sadly, my turkey, who was the only one to receive a third and final dose, became very ill the following day after treatment and was unable to lift her head, was extremely lethargic, struggled to walk - so was immobile, she was panting, refused food and at times her body seemed to go completely rigid, including her legs. She was taken to a vets who couldn’t confirm what the issue was, but suspected ‘a bug’, but unfortunately gave her a poor prognosis. At this time her mite treatment wasn’t mentioned, as unfortunately it wasn’t myself who took her to the vet. She was given an antibiotic and steroid injection, which seemed to help a little, as she began to drink for herself (she seemed to be incredibly thirsty), however none of the above symptoms subsided. Unfortunately the next day, she collapsed on her back and vomited a huge amount of brown fluid. I managed to upright her, only for her to vomit a lot of brown fluid again, which I believed caused her to aspirate and die.
After reading up on invermectin, I am starting to wonder whether she was experiencing toxicity and overdose symptoms. At my guesstimate, 10 drops (0.3mls) is around 3mg of invermectin. Is this too much for a 5kg bird? There is no mention of toxicity amounts and overdose risks in the information leaflet provided and I am often seeing poultry owners recommending 1% invermectin as a mite/worm treatment in forums, which is the only reason I used it.
What are people’s thought? Did I just accidentally kill my girl?

Oh I am so sorry to hear about your feathered friends.

I am just running to work and will send you a link when I get a moment.

 

[RoyalChick]

Hi, I’ve just seen this thread and wondered if I could ask some advice?
I’ve been using invermectin 1% spot on treatment by Naqua and the guidance is to use 1 drop to 500mg body weight. It is a 10mg/1ml solution. So for my 1.8kg hens, I’ve used 4 drops and for my turkey, who was 5kg, I used 10 drops. All seemed to tolerate their first doses, however after the second dose, one of my hens became quite lethargic the next day, vomited and had an impacted crop. Both hens had some black stools. My hen was seen and treated by a vet, who seemed to think the issue was down to her being ex commercial and she is now fine. More sadly, my turkey, who was the only one to receive a third and final dose, became very ill the following day after treatment and was unable to lift her head, was extremely lethargic, struggled to walk - so was immobile, she was panting, refused food and at times her body seemed to go completely rigid, including her legs. She was taken to a vets who couldn’t confirm what the issue was, but suspected ‘a bug’, but unfortunately gave her a poor prognosis. At this time her mite treatment wasn’t mentioned, as unfortunately it wasn’t myself who took her to the vet. She was given an antibiotic and steroid injection, which seemed to help a little, as she began to drink for herself (she seemed to be incredibly thirsty), however none of the above symptoms subsided. Unfortunately the next day, she collapsed on her back and vomited a huge amount of brown fluid. I managed to upright her, only for her to vomit a lot of brown fluid again, which I believed caused her to aspirate and die.
After reading up on invermectin, I am starting to wonder whether she was experiencing toxicity and overdose symptoms. At my guesstimate, 10 drops (0.3mls) is around 3mg of invermectin. Is this too much for a 5kg bird? There is no mention of toxicity amounts and overdose risks in the information leaflet provided and I am often seeing poultry owners recommending 1% invermectin as a mite/worm treatment in forums, which is the only reason I used it.
What are people’s thought? Did I just accidentally kill my girl?

Sorry to hear that.
Very distressing.
I don’t use ivermectin because of resistance and toxicity to bees, so I am afraid I cannot help.
You could create a thread in the diseases and emergencies forum where more people will see and be able to respond.

 

[ManueB]

I would be right in there with your chickens - I love pomegranate!

Interesting. I just looked them up and some varieties will grow in zone 6. I used to be zone 5 but we have been reclassified to zone 6. I wonder if I should have a go at growing one.

We have two. We got them as saplings six years ago, but they've been having a hard time and haven't given any fruit yet. We need to cover them in winter, and I think it's not even as cold here as where you are. Under -5/25, they begin to be unhappy. The worse problem we encounter is that if it gets a bit warm in april they start budding ; and just a few hours of frost will then kill the buds, which happen to us every year. If it happens early enough, they grow new leaves ; but if they already have all the baby leaves out the season is over for them. They are doing much better now that we've understood we need to cover them systematically. My village is built on a steep slope , I'm at an altitude of 1060m/3480 feet : the pomegranates below the school at 800 m/2625 ft get fruit every year.

@BY Bob I hope no news mean you're busy and that queen Aurora's subjects are all fine.

Today I have something like a favour to ask, to all you thread members. One of the rule asked by our host Bob on this thread is no politics. Being in the silent minority who disagree with the comments that are being made, I find it rather uncomfortable and would really appreciate if everyone made an effort on that behalf. That may just be me and then I will make an effort to not pay attention! (On a side note it also makes me realise I should stop making politics on my thread - after all, when you appreciate talking and learning about chickens, you don't have to be made to read opinions that bother you on a completely irrelevant subject.)

A few butt for Friday. As I feared molting has begun and there are not as fluffy as they were- but still decent for most !

One feather tail Piou-piou still has fluff under. She isn't doing well and I hope it's only due to molting.

Léa is broody again which sure helps having a nice fluff even when molting.

Lulu is one of the fluffiest butt of my lot now.

Oh ladies ! What lovely bum-bums if I may !

 

[RoyalChick]

Lulu

Helpful info on the pomegranate. I will look into it. I have used the most sheltered spots for the figs which do well, but maybe I can think of something.
Meanwhile, have ordered three apple whips because my two apples are nearing the end of their life and I need to think succession planning.

I agree with you on politics 100%.
In other threads I respond but I hold back here because this is a special place of calm and chicken stories. I would like to interpret the rule broadly to exclude commentary about political topics not just ‘elections’ and party politics.
I don’t feel the same about your thread @ManueB because that is more like a personal journey for you and your chickens and the way you share your views feels very appropriate to me.

As tax, I share another angle on tailless Bernie.

 

[SimpleJenn]

I third not wanting politics on this thread!
Here is a cute lil crow from Trickster

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[SimpleJenn]

Here's what hubby got done last night. They're stacked and fitted together for now, we haven't attached them yet. The third crate will be 3 nests.
Going to do roosts at different heights.

 

[rural mouse]

I'm running with zero fluffy pics today. Rain the last day or so...much needed. Birds went to bed a good half to 3/4 hour early last night.

Fluffy cloud butts hiding mountain heads

More rain chances today. Moulting has really gotten going, but Nellie hasn't done her half nekkid look yet.