Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Ponypoor]

Thank you RC! That sounds like a great way to do it. I need to see if I still have some coconut oil.

The syringe I have is actually one my dil left here, it's for IV's, so the tip is short. I think I've got another one someplace.

I really think I'd also like to start her on Baytril. Just not sure how to dose. Was just getting ready to look that up.

Bob will know the dosage.

 

[Ponypoor]

So don I

Yes I know

I am surprised you haven’t got any like Jaffar. Some nice hens

 

[Ponypoor]

Re: roost tree. Most difficult part would be securing the vertical. I'd been thinking a nice long 4x4 or railroad tie sort of thing but just had the thought of one of those round wooden fence posts. It's already designed to be partially set in the ground and treated to withstand weather. Could be done with a post hole digger/auger and set in cement for added durability. I would still want the top secured as well, so one long enough to reach the ceiling above ground would be ideal....unless 1 or 2 of the branches were anchored to a couple of walls (set out from a corner).....then the top could have a branch or star or platform or be just the top of the post and one (or more) could play "vulture" and sit on the top of the tree.

I want to build something like that. You are giving me some ideas also.

But I too also have a bunch of 2x4s needing to be de-nailed, maybe RC can pop up and do mine once she is finished with hers

 

[Ponypoor]

Kelly, do you have feathers on your feet? I do. Every time I get close to the coop!

Feathers, poop, mud, and various other bits and bobs of ‘stuff’…

Wattles!

Yep he’s a he…

But I still love the wee munchkin - he’s such a little turnip

 

[drstratton]

I watched a video.

Edit to add: She weighs 3lbs. 11oz.

I turned her upside down, and started to massage her crop and immediately got some sandy liquid out. It did not smell foul and her crop really isn't hard. I did that quite a few times giving her breaks. Then I administered 10ml of olive oil, the Vet tech on the video made it look much easier. There was oil on her, me, the floor and the wall...lol Anyway, I refilled the syringe and got some more down her. Massaged a little in the upright position. Set her down and dipped her beak into the water a few times to help keep her hydrated. I will withhold food. She hasn't pooped since I brought her inside, hopefully things will start to move. I will go through the massage process again tonight, hopefully she will vomit. Then let her rest overnight to see if she has pooped and check if her crop has improved. If not, I will go through the process again to see if I can get her to vomit.

I have her in my laundry room.

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Another edit.
She did poop, nothing solid in it. No worms that I can see either.
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After being given advice from a friend @Ponypoor, I will be trying a different method. I didn't like turning that sweet girl upside down. Once I have it all figured out I will share what I did and how it went.

Sick tax!
Happier and healthier days!

 

[Ikslo]

Some sad news

I took some time off before I was ready to post but I lost 4 of the 5 bantams I got from Myers. I only have Elma left and the two Silkies from Red Barn. All of SFH’s are just fine.

I believe it was a dog or maybe a fox. I left them free ranging for maybe a half hr. because the kids needed me and when I came back out they were not alive and all the others had hidden.

Fly high Gemma, Gia, Maple, and Oakley.

I do not think I will be getting anymore Bantams. Pebble, Nyx, and Elma will be it I think. Maybe next spring I will look at some smaller breeds like the Shetland’s to cross the divide without risking more bantams.

I’m so sorry to hear this! I, too, free range and it’s hard on the heart when things happen.

 

[Ponypoor]

After being given advice from a friend @Ponypoor, I will be trying a different method. I didn't like turning that sweet girl upside down. Once I have it all figured out I will share what I did and how it went.

Sick tax!
Happier and healthier days!
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I am thinking good thoughts. I always throw everything I have at my chooks when they are ill, and hope for the best.

 

[rural mouse]

I want to build something like that. You are giving me some ideas also.

But I too also have a bunch of 2x4s needing to be de-nailed, maybe RC can pop up and do mine once she is finished with hers

Just put the side with the pointy bits together and run the nails on through. Instant "4x4".

 

[featherhead007]

Yes I know

I am surprised you haven’t got any like Jaffar. Some nice hens

Sir Jaffar!

 

[featherhead007]

I’m overwhelmed. Dakota is here, and so is Blue now. She’s acting very friendly and perching on my leg. Do I have two house chickens tonight? I guess I do. I will survive, but they have to go to the yard tomorrow. I’m flying to San Francisco for a client in the morning.