Ok, I promise Rusty is not MIA... my grandmother had a stroke, and we have been living up at the hospital. But I'm back at work, and he's here with me, so I'll be givinghim the grand tour. Then he's on his way to his next destination tomorrow.
Ganny is doing ok. Going to rehab today. The stoke...
Hi everyone!! Sorry it's been a few days since I updated on Rusty.. we have been dealing with a wonderful stomach virus here in Shreveport , and things have been hectic to say the least. Rusty had to go into quaranteen to avoid him getting sick.. and passing any germies around the country. He...
Rocky is heading out with us to the Boardwalk on the Riverfront tonight. We will be sure he has a great time, and share the pics with everyone!
Tomorrow will be a day for hanging out, maybe some time at the lake near our house or taking in some historic Shreveport sights. We shall see!!
Then...
well, we headed home last night and took care of the animals, and discovered that we were all out of guinea pig pellets.. so we headed out again to the pet store.. and then to grandmas to watch So You Think You Can Dance. So it was late when we returned home, and lo and behold, there was a box...
I currently have a pullet with vent gleet.. our first real health problem, so I have just started my chicken first aide kit...
Here's what I have so far...
1. Wound care:
Hydrogen Peroxide 3%
Betadine
Triple antibiotic ointment
2. Sterile gauze pads
3. Paper tape
4. 10cc syringe without needle...
I feel like I'm pregnant again.... everyday waiting for Rusty to arrive.. waiting to see if there's a box in the mailbox...
anticipation... anticipation... isn't that a Carley Simon song?
We need an icon of a chicken, pacing the floor like an expectant father in the waiting room at the...
Well, she's eating this morning.. and active, but her vent is still gooky... should I start her on antibiotics? If so, where do I get them? I tried to get a pic this morning, but my camera is goofed up, and my cell phone camera just would not get a clear shot.
Poor Belina!
I will try to get a pic.. I fed her some scrambled egg with olive oil.. she is sleeping now. I do have her seperated in her own little "coop" (Rubbermaid with pine shavings and orchard grass) She actually looks better than she did when I got home.
No odor, other than the lovely smell of chicken...
Our NHR pullet is 19 weeks old. She laid her first egg on Friday, and it was smeared with blood. I read up on that.. and see that it happens sometimes. Her vent was a little swollen, and a bit bloody, so I gave her a little bath in some warm water, and she seemed relieved, so on we went.
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I think it's a difference in lighting, he doesn't look all that dirty, just not as "lit up" in the second shot... and I am sure that if they do get a little messy spot here and there, they can be washed with a washcloth dampened with some baby shampoo, or baby wipes work great too on...
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You know, I knew you guys were a great bunch.. but the way you have opened your hearts and minds to a gender bending turkey, it's just so heartwarming!! So great to know that all are welcome at BYC!
hehehe!!
Looking forward to Rusty's arrival.. my guinea pigs are eager to meet him...
Congrats! I have one laying this week too! It's a banner week for first eggs.. my son wants to blow ours out and save it.. but I am dying to crack that baby open and eat some tiny sunny side up eggs. Mom says I will have to use Melba Toast to eat them with, as they would get lost on regular...
Thechickcrew~ Now I don't make breakfast that looks anything like that... so don't spoil him too much!! He certainly won't eat like that at my house!! (I'm more of an iced coffee and a muffin sort of gal)