Introduction

[sarahbobo]

Hello! I've had chickens for 10 years, since I was 15 years old and my mom decided to get some chicks. Those initial 5 little beings melted my heart, and I've never been the same since. I kept them in my room and took care of them obsessively, and I'm still doing that with the chickens we have now. Currently, we have 6, all 7 year old hens. I consider them a part of my family, even though they live outside and don't like being handled. I don't view them as "food"; to me, they're the same as cats or dogs. Their names (in order of pecking order rank) are: Bon, Neo, Rocky, Vera, Fleur, and Red. I just joined tonight because Fleur has gout, and I'm very worried about her, so I want to be able to ask the intelligent, experienced people here how to best care for her. Looking forward to learning!

 

[the_peanut_coop]

Welcome to BYC! You won't regret joining. Have a great day!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Welcome to Backyard Chickens.
Enjoy your time here!

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi, and welcome to BYC! It's so nice to meet you! Please make yourself at home!

 

[416bigbore]

Hello and welcome to BYC. You found an Amazing Poultry Community to be a part of with many knowledgeable members who are willing to help you along your journey with any questions you may have. Enjoy

Did you ask your question about Fluer in the Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures section of the Forum? That would be the place the experts can help you, Best of luck.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[swampfox440]

Welcome to BYC! We hope you can find some good advice hear at BYC .

 

[Ursuline Chick]

Hello! I've had chickens for 10 years, since I was 15 years old and my mom decided to get some chicks. Those initial 5 little beings melted my heart, and I've never been the same since. I kept them in my room and took care of them obsessively, and I'm still doing that with the chickens we have now. Currently, we have 6, all 7 year old hens. I consider them a part of my family, even though they live outside and don't like being handled. I don't view them as "food"; to me, they're the same as cats or dogs. Their names (in order of pecking order rank) are: Bon, Neo, Rocky, Vera, Fleur, and Red. I just joined tonight because Fleur has gout, and I'm very worried about her, so I want to be able to ask the intelligent, experienced people here how to best care for her. Looking forward to learning!

@sarahbobo. Welcome from New Orleans. What an interesting story about how you came to own chickens. Do you eat the eggs?
Hope you find the answer for your question.

 

[Callender Girl]

Hope someone has been able to help with Fleur. It's not a condition that I have any knowledge of or experience with to share.

Enjoyed your intro very much. My rule has always been, once they have a name, they can't be food -- and ALL of mine have names.

Welcome to BYC; it's nice to meet you!

 

[N F C]

Hi, I see you've posted about gout in the ER forum...hope you get some help for your girl. I found this collection of articles about poultry gout in the Learning Center, maybe something here will be helpful: gout.122

Best wishes!