Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[LhickenChicken]

I do have OS available to them all day. I don't think we have calcium supplements but if it happens again I'll scrape up the cash to buy some!

You could buy calcium citrate, I have a bottle and I use it when a hen has weak shells or is egg bound

 

[TOMTE]

You could buy calcium citrate, I have a bottle and I use it when a hen has weak shells or is egg bound

Something like this?

 

[RoyalChick]

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Something like this?

I also ask everyone who gets eggs from me to return the shells and most of them also give me the shells from their store bought eggs. My hens seem to prefer egg shells to OS though I have both available to them all the time.

 

[SimpleJenn]

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Something like this?

Yep, here's what I have

 

[Sylvester017]

I have like 8 bottles of calcium pills haha, I crush them up and add them to mash, or quarter them and wrap in cheese for individual doses. I told my mother in law I needed one bottle and she brought me 7!!! It's the same one I take daily too.

I was taking calcium pills but developed gallstones & kidney stones (Xrays). Found out w/o magnesium & vitamin D to absorb the calcium into our bones the extra calcium pills by themselves just accumulates in places we don't want like our other internal organs. My over 50 DD had developed kidney stones too & FP advised her from taking the pills.

Tx
Fluffy Silkie chicks ~ Ginny & Suzu standing on my shoes for treats 2020

 

[Sylvester017]

One of my CRs broke/dislocated her wing. I posted an emergency thread about it.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/chicken-broke-dislocated-wing.1657593/
If anyone has experience with broken or dislocated wings please reply to the thread. At one point I helped a neighbor who had turkeys set one of the turkeys' wing bones (they were not fed a ration with high enough calcium). However the break on the turkey's wing bone was near the middle joint in the wing not near the joint where the wing connects to the chicken's body, so in comparison that break was almost easy.

Oh, I'm so sorry! Poor baby . Good you posted in emergencies. I have no experience myself. All breaks are different & only a vet or experienced person can tell how easy to fix or not. My vet told me he had to amputate another patient's Leghorn wing cuz it wasn't fixable. But how easy to set all depends on where the break is. Oy-yoy-oy our birds give us heart attacks !

 

[SimpleJenn]

I was taking calcium pills but developed gallstones & kidney stones (Xrays). Found out w/o magnesium & vitamin D to absorb the calcium into our bones the extra calcium pills by themselves just accumulates in places we don't want like our other internal organs. My over 50 DD had developed kidney stones too & FP advised her from taking the pills.

Tx
Fluffy Silkie chicks ~ Ginny & Suzu standing on my shoes for treats 2020
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Yeah it's a balancing act for sure. I have overfiltering kidneys so I drink over a gallon of fluids everyday to prevent kidney stones. But I also have weak bones from child/teen malnutrition(abdominal migraines and a nutrient absorption disorder). The only other treatment is concentrated lemon juice which I am deathly allergic to.
So I drink my beverages and go to the bathroom all day and if I don't keep up I have stones within a week.
By the way, here's my 3d print so far!

Tax, more chick picks

I just love the attitude in this one

@RebeccaBoyd he is definitely a brick house. Either pure marans or marans cochin, likely pure marans.

 

[Ponypoor]

It’s not illegal, but it is immoral.
The neighbor has mental health issues and so does his siblings. Right or wrong doesn’t make a difference to him. I have spoken with the wife, but she has no comment on the situation.

Here the SPCA would warn a person of the obligation to have proper housing and proper feed and water available to the animal at all times.

That doesn’t look like proper housing and no feed or water.

If the person continued to not provide these necessities then the animal/s would be removed and rehomed.

Do you not have an SPCA agency there?

 

[knoturavggrl]

Synopsis
Week of March 22 - March 29 2025

* I will try and edit this when I get home to embed the links into but I am traveling and can not get it to work right at the moment*

Ponypoor:
An update on Holly and Jolly, they are 14 weeks now. Beautiful. Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
A video of the chickens on a very chilly Saturday. Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Sunday isn’t any warmer. Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Ms.LC’s found the perfect new nest. Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Sophia was pecking around today. Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Holly and Jolly are absolutely adorable. Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
A lovely video. Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'

Featherhead:
Some lovely “tax” photos of his flock.
Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Great picture of Aero.
Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Featherhead shares some sad news regarding his neighbor and the mama and chicks that chose to go live with Featherhead. Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'

SimpleJenn:
Happy birthday to SJ’s kiddo! Some roosters have made themselves known and are starting to sport some pink combs already. One is already crowing! Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock' Here is video proof! Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
The babies move outside and immediately fall victim to sunbeams. Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Ayam Chick and snowy weather Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Beautiful day and chicks enjoying the sun. Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Close ups of the tweens. Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Some photos of the Tweens. Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'

RebeccaBoyd:
George is growing into a beautiful white rooster and is the current King of her flock. Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
A cuddle from a Silkie Roo, so sweet. Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
A post of some very gentle Roos Rebecca has had over the years. Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Poppy decides NOW is the time to go broody and a decision about Buff Orpington’s is made. Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
A reply to SimpleJenn regarding her chicks and the news is quite a few Roos. Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
A wonderful step by step guide on how to place newly hatched chicks with a broody mama. Something to bookmark for sure! Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'

Bgmathteach:
A tale of how primal chickens can be, it really is a good thing they are much much smaller than us! Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Things she does to keep her chickens cool during the summer months. Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'

Fuentemoon:
Some beautiful photos of her flock. Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'

Debbie292d:
Some photos of her flock. She has a broody already. Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'

Sylvester017:
A story about her family and how raising animals changes as you age. Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Ponypoor agrees with Sylvester017 about downsizing both in numbers and in difficulty when it comes to aging. Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Smart silkies and her clear love of the beautiful silkie breed Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Moults and silkie plumage. Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Silkie video, whet gorgeous feathers. Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'

ILove Daffy:
Babies are on their way sooner than expected. Daffy is excited but worried about their journey in the mail. Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
The babies are here! The babies are here! 12 adorable healthy chicks! Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'

ChicoryBlue:
Update on Diane and the puzzle of her being aggressive. Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Can CBD help with aggression in chickens? We are going to find out, I am looking forward to seeing if this can help Chicory and Diane. Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
A photo journey beyond the fence line. Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'

Grandma The Chicken:
Sitting on food may not be the best strategy. Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Great photos of her chickens. Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'

Notabitail:
Chickens making sure the tree doesn’t run away. Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'

TOMTE:
Beautiful speckled egg! Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'

Pastel the Rooster:
Drops in to say hello and let us know she is well. Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'

ValerieJ:
Chicks are growing up so fast! Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'

Caturday posts-
Notabtail: Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Rural mouse: Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'

Pony Sunday-
Royal Chick: Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Sylvester017: Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'

Mugs Monday-
Royal Chick: Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Ponypoor: Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Rural mouse: Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
BYBob: Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Notabitail: Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'

Twofer Tuesday -
Royal Chick: Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
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BYBob: Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Ponypoor: Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
SimpleJenn: Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
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Grandma the Chicken: Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Notabitail: Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Marie202: Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'

Coffee/Wattle Wednesday:
Ponypoor: Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
SimpleJenn: Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'

Thirsty Thursday:
Rural mouse: Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
SimpleJenn: Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Ponypoor: Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'

Fluffy Butt Friday:
Ponypoor: Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
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Notabitail: Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
RoyalChick: Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
Rural Mouse: Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'
BY Bob: Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock'

 

[featherhead007]

It’s not illegal, but it is immoral.
The neighbor has mental health issues and so does his siblings. Right or wrong doesn’t make a difference to him. I have spoken with the wife, but she has no comment on the situation.

The story continues obviously
Nacho has been found in my yard yet again, harboring four new little ones. Three look like chipmunks and one is a yellow ball of fluff. Of course I had to pick them up and warm them, but I gave them back to mama. I didn’t find any nest with broken egg shells? If I did find a nest, the babies hatched on my property, which makes them my property.