I got round to reading the thread. Wow, what a journey! From a rescue chick to a small flock, complete with drama, disease a sad loss and a hero. Again: wow!
I just found this thread and I think I'm going to read the whole story now now. Just wanted to say I'm so sorry to hear about your house and the cat. And I think your brother was amazingly brave for risking his life to save your chickens. I don't know many people who who do that! Good luck and...