Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[ameraucana 25]

chubby face

 

[Ponypoor]

They are mixes, correct?

I would say some sort of hybrid that Hoovers specializes in. They are lovely ladies, don’t cause trouble, friendly, and are pretty cold hardy. I really like them and I am super glad I have them to Sophia to raise up. Real nice hens now.

 

[Ponypoor]

Here you go.

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Thanks!

See Bob knows what I like!

 

[Ponypoor]

For you both.

I am not convinced it ascitis, I wonder if she has some sort of cardio issue. She really has packed on the weight, and reminds me of how Lulu was. Domestication is a terrible thing in some aspects, too much of a good thing can be seriously detrimental to a body.

What she likely needs is more exercise, but with Shirley aroumd I daren’t let her roam in the barn unattended, he is way too big to be trying to breed her.

Poor Shirley, he’s so lovely he deserves a good home and flock of his own.

 

[Ponypoor]

It would be very handy to have a reference video. Thank you.

I have been seriously thinking about starting a log with the injuries and treatments I have dealt with. Both with the chooks and geegees,

In reality there isn’t really much difference in the horses or the chooks when one is overseeing to their well-being. Every morning I assess them all to ensure they are upright and mobile, and eating. So you can bet. Was freaking out at 4:30 this morning when truly kept going down in the stall. Not normal. She seems ok now - have think her hips and back arthritis is acting up.

And then last night when I got home and started my ‘inspection’ of the chooks and the barn and say the blood droplets you can bet that put me on high alert! Poor Red - she seems ok today.

And then Curly doing that gasping on the barn cam - sheesh! It’s a wonder I am not full of grey hair!

It’s all about noticing small things and taking an extra second to just watch quietly. It’s the same as it was when I was a Nurse - quietly watching and seeing what’s normal and then assessing for any changes to that.

This how parents know when their kids are up to something

 

[Ponypoor]

Just say so if you want me to delete my comment in the discussion?

More photos to compensate.
My easter hatch View attachment 4099531

Those are great! Did you make them? You and Jenn should collaborate on chicken art.

 

[Ponypoor]

He really is magnificent!

I’ll drop him off if you like

I am sure I can make him fit under the truck seat

 

[Ponypoor]

You supply the corn and I’ll supply the babies! View attachment 4099546

Thanks Alex - they are simply perfect

 

[Ponypoor]

chubby face

Awwww so adorable! We love seeing baby photos (ok maybe it’s more me who loves seeing them), please post more

 

[featherhead007]

Thanks Alex - they are simply perfect