Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Marie2020]

Thirsty Thursday

Holly the broody brat, taking time out from guarding her nest of nothing to take a drink.
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Admiring her reflection
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And made sure the bowl stayed put!
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That one nail it deadly - she like a cassowary with that claw!

Holly is such a beautiful cute little chick

 

[Sylvester017]

Thank you everyone.

My sister is supposed to be bringing me back the security camera's. She got mom a set for Christmas 2 years ago and mom never put them up right away. Last year before her vacation she "borrowed" them to put them up in her house so she could spy on her cats while away. She still has them. I'm lucky if I get to see her once every 2 weeks. Our work schedule and her work schedule at the hospital means neither of us have the same day off. Her boyfriend is also a x-ray technician. I saw him at the hospital yesterday when I went in for bloodwork. He told me I was in the best hands for the surgery as far as shoulder operations go. He was actually coming out of surgery. He joins the dr that did Rosie's collar bone repair in the OR for every one of his surgeries to do the x-rays. He was in there with her when she had her surgery done. I was getting my text updates from him as the nurses who were supposed to keep me updated while I waited did not.

I'm as set as I can get for immediately after. I have a good idea of what I will need immediately after thanks to mom. She had this same repair done 6 years ago now. She did have it rough for a few weeks after. I remember she started physical therapy 2 weeks out and it lasted several months. I have been told already I would need 2 to 3 months of physical therapy afterwards. Whatever they tell me I need to do I will do. I want my range of motion back. Honestly, I just want to be able to reach behind my back and snap my own bra again. If I can end up doing that, success. The ice packs I got were stupid expensive, but, they each came with a sling so they can be strapped in place. The recliner will be my bed for the first 2 weeks, but I also picked up a big body pillow so if I choose to use my bed I can stay propped up on pillows. When I'm done with it Rosie can have it. I will say I used it last night along with my other 2 and for the first time in a long time I was able to get comfortable enough to sleep a few hours straight. I will not be able to use it right away, but I also picked up a new weighted heating pad. We needed a new one anyway as our old one does not work well anymore.

Rosie started school this morning. She had to go today to pick up her laptop and the rest of the year she is in virtual. She will be my nurse immediately after. It is a good thing too. She is the only one besides myself who knows the workings of my insulin pump and sensor system in and out. She can change both the sensor and insulin pods without verbal step by step instructions. I know I will be sent home with strong pain meds. I also know my body's reactions to anything stronger then a prescription Motrin, things move on walls that should not move and I do not like it or the feeling of it. As soon as possible I will be on Tylenol and Motrin only.

As far as the chickens go, my brother is using his lowes discount and buying supplies for me. He's going to build me a run and cover it. Free ranging is just going to have to stop. I'm also going to slowly switch over to bantams solely like the silkies who take to confinement happily. I love my big girls don't get me wrong. But so do the coyote's or foxes. Of the larger girls, the 2 cochins and Mrs. E the dark brahma are the happiest about being confined. My Marans are still not very happy and try to break out of the coops every chance they get. I feel extremely guilty, but it is for their own safety right now.

@Marie2020 suggested Castor Oil to apply on my arm surgery scar (started using after stitches patch was removed weeks later by Dr). I alternated using both Arnica & Castor Oil ~ very soothing. TY Marie!

 

[Sylvester017]

Update and a few corrections on the Fill the Basket event. Last year they raised about $140k with only a $35k goal. Today the goal was $200k and a total of $162,914 was raised for Kids Food Basket between 6am and 6pm! Not bad at all! I believe that means 2 more schools will be taken off the waiting list

In more on topic news, I soaked Esme's and Gytha's feet today and they were both very good. Gytha barely fought at all and she relaxed big time after a few minutes. I wonder if it felt good? Esme complained a lot more than Gytha did which surprised me. I'll do another soak tomorrow

Our Dominiques were the only breed that ever got bumblefoot here. They seemed to like the calming warm Epsom salts soaks in an old open stainless gallon cookpot. They were very good when vet-wrapping their feet too ~ but then, DH & I did the procedure together so it helps w/ a 2nd person.

Dana w/ the plug that eventually came off weeks later.

Great on Fill the Basket!

 

[Sylvester017]

You retire?
And hardly doubtful. I see you stacking hay up into your ninety’s!
Where as I won’t be around too much longer. (Doctor says it’s a cyst on my left kidney! View attachment 4192065View attachment 4192065

Dr's love to give us internal organ diagnoses ~ they told me a decade ago my Xray showed kidney & gall stones, never had any symptoms ~ they told my sis she had a liver cyst & prescribed meds that were worse than dying so she went for a 2nd opinion & Dr said the meds should never have been prescribed for seniors & there was nothing wrong w/ her liver! I pray the best outcome for you too

Our vet "Dr Z" as his office staff affectionately calls him. BFTP 2023 pic w/Suzu. I only wish human Dr's could all be as sweet as this vet Dr.

 

[Ponypoor]

Are you in any immediate danger from the wildfires (beyond the smoke, I mean.) We had friends move here from the North Bay area in California after several years of too-close fires.

I will update this and say that we are now under official drought status and an extreme fire hazard risk. All open fires are banned. And I am on official ‘keep an eye on idiot neighbour’s’ to make sure they aren’t accidentally causing brush fires with their kids dirt bikes or other stupid causes (cigarettes discarded, trucks or cars driving through dry grass and brush).

Ok everyone have a lovely day and here is a fluffy butt Friday for everyone.

Broody Butts

Jaffarra butt

Mr P and Buttercup sheltering from the heat by my Palm trees

Hahaha always wanted to say that here “sitting under the Palm trees”


Have a great day everyone!

 

[Ponypoor]

You retire?
And hardly doubtful. I see you stacking hay up into your ninety’s!
Where as I won’t be around too much longer. (Doctor says it’s a cyst on my left kidney! View attachment 4192065View attachment 4192065

Ok well the good news is kidney cysts are very common as we age. Just need to keep an eye on it. I have had them, they break and boy is that painful!

Who is this wee darling? Looks like a barred or cuckoo pattern.