LGBTQ+ Poultry Keepers

[fluffycrow]

I'm so sorry Fluffy
Rest in peace Cruella

Thank you. She was an absolute star, and brought so much joy into my life every time I saw her raising a brood

 

[TwoCrows]

Oh, you don’t know how glad I am to read that! The stress from all the losses has really been getting to me lately. This year I’ve lost more birds to diseases and heart issues than in all my chicken keeping years combined. It’s definitely been hard. I’ll try to get a photo tomorrow, as it’s very mich tight time right now. I hope it’s not cancer, as she’s only slightly over 2 and a half (which is exactly the time the birds here had any sort of contact with birds from any other flock).

Thank you. Losing Cruella yesterday was really tough. I just didn’t think I’d have to think about her passing so soon. All her eggs were broken as well, some of which had embryos inside (and one of which was definitely hers. It was the first time she’d gone broody after the passing ofLady Gaga, and I was so glad to see her going back to her old self. At least I have her daughters and granddaughters to remember her by.

Thank you so much once again, I’m just really hoping for some positive chicken news right now

Coryza CAN cause the face and sinuses to swell but not actual bumps. That's why I'd like to see exactly what you are talking about here. Coryza hits hard and fast, if you haven't added any birds to your flock recently, than what ever this is is most likely self contained. Young birds tend to get ovarian cancers, old birds get a lymph type cancer that leaves growths on the face mouth and in the esophagus.

It's always too soon to lose our birds, Cruella was a star for sure, she was a wonderful momma! It will take time to heal your broken heart, they sure leave a big empty in our existence when they pass.

 

[fluffycrow]

Coryza CAN cause the face and sinuses to swell but not actual bumps. That's why I'd like to see exactly what you are talking about here. Coryza hits hard and fast, if you haven't added any birds to your flock recently, than what ever this is is most likely self contained. Young birds tend to get ovarian cancers, old birds get a lymph type cancer that leaves growths on the face mouth and in the esophagus.

It's always too soon to lose our birds, Cruella was a star for sure, she was a wonderful momma! It will take time to heal your broken heart, they sure leave a big empty in our existence when they pass.

Yeah, this is definitely a small bump, rather than general swelling.

Thank you. You’re right it will definitely take time. She was amazing, and I still haven’t really processed that she’s gone

 

[TwoCrows]

Yeah, this is definitely a small bump, rather than general swelling.

Thank you. You’re right it will definitely take time. She was amazing, and I still haven’t really processed that she’s gone

Definitely get a pic tomorrow if you can. It's probably something that will fade/heal over time.

Death is like that, we can never make sense of it.

 

[Sally PB]

Fly high and free, beautiful Cruella.

 

[Sally PB]

In other sad news, it looks like Aart passed away March 20. She didn't post often on this thread, but was a staunch ally.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...ll-are-welcome.697050/page-5844#post-28655420
This post has a link to her obituary.

 

[fluffycrow]

In other sad news, it looks like Aart passed away March 20. She didn't post often on this thread, but was a staunch ally.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...ll-are-welcome.697050/page-5844#post-28655420
This post has a link to her obituary.

Thank you for letting us know, Sally. I was thinking about her yesterday, hoping she had started posting again. This is very sad news. I will miss her posts, as well as her small but meaningful presence on our little thread.

My condolences to her family and friends

 

[fluffycrow]

Hope I’m not taking away from the sad news about aart, but I got those pictures. Photo one is the little bump, photo two is the other side. As you can see, it’s just a tiny spot that is swelling. The brow bone is tick, but that’s just a serama thing. Unfortunately, it looks like the little bump has already been pecked (probably by Scary Spice)

 

[TwoCrows]

Hope I’m not taking away from the sad news about aart, but I got those pictures. Photo one is the little bump, photo two is the other side. As you can see, it’s just a tiny spot that is swelling. The brow bone is tick, but that’s just a serama thing. Unfortunately, it looks like the little bump has already been pecked (probably by Scary Spice)View attachment 4148048View attachment 4148049

Thanks for the photos Fluffy! Oh goodness, this just looks like she got a peck from another bird. I can see several dried peck marks on her comb on both sides. She isn't too high in the pecking order? It looks like pecking to me, and I don't think it's anything to worry about. If you have any ointments or veterycin you can put on it, it might heal faster.

 

[fluffycrow]

Thanks for the photos Fluffy! Oh goodness, this just looks like she got a peck from another bird. I can see several dried peck marks on her comb on both sides. She isn't too high in the pecking order? It looks like pecking to me, and I don't think it's anything to worry about. If you have any ointments or veterycin you can put on it, it might heal faster.

Very glad to hear! Yes, she’s at the very bottom. Unfortunately her genetic SLM acts up almost all the time, which gives her limited mobility. I try to help as much as I can, and Foureira tries her best to avoid the pecks, but it’s almost impossible to avoid them all