I have to tell you...
with this many critters to care for,
there is always someone who gives me cause for worry.
This week has been especially worrisome.
We started with MaryAnn's hair loss....which thankfully is normal.
Then, early in the week, I witnessed these two fellows forcing themselves on one of my
(Somehow I didn't expect this sort of cross-species interaction!)
I intervened and picked up a very traumatized chicken.
I brought her back to the barn and settled her into the feed room,
on top of the hay bales, with food and water.
I was hoping that a little rest would bring her back to her old self.
Sadly, after two days she died.
not entirely missing as he was seen on occasion.
But, he missed his meals (which he never does) and did not sleep in the barn
(which he always does).
I searched and searched, calling for him....
Then finally, last night he returned...
feverish, delirious, blood around his nostrils, difficulty breathing.
We immediately ran him up to Dr. Becky's where he received
a penicillin shot and an anti-inflammatory.
Leo is sick.
I am worried.
I had thought that when my own children became adults
there would no longer be anyone to worry about.
Not the case...
no,
now there are more worries than ever...
and they come with feathers and fur,
four legs and two.
At least everyone else seems to be doing well.
We'll keep our fingers crossed!
And if you have a little spare spot in your prayers for a sweet kitty...
say one for Leo.
Thanks.
PS: School is out for the guineas. The youngsters have graduated and will be free-ranging
around the farm. I will keep you updated with their progress.
More prayers needed for these crazy bird brains!
It has been incredibly hot (and dry as a bone) here...
as you can see the donkeys are sweating profusely from the heat!
Just kidding, this picture was taken during one of our last big rains....
months ago!
Add rain to your prayers.
Thank you.
PS: School is out for the guineas. The youngsters have graduated and will be free-ranging
around the farm. I will keep you updated with their progress.
More prayers needed for these crazy bird brains!
It has been incredibly hot (and dry as a bone) here...
as you can see the donkeys are sweating profusely from the heat!
Just kidding, this picture was taken during one of our last big rains....
months ago!
Add rain to your prayers.
Thank you.
Comments
Wow so surprised the turkey went after the chicken..especially as they have lived together for so long. How sad!!!
We are cooking here also and am very tired of it all. I am one to love the spring and fall..even winter is better in my minid. Summer heat is wearing!!
Keep cool...hugs to sick little Leo.
Farm life can be hard.
Hugs,
Kris
Tell Leo that lots of people love him and want him hunting mice real soon!
Annie v.
:-)
I wonder what's wrong with Leo? I hope he gets better really soon.