Danz, how are you doing this morning?
Hawkeye, I've been meaning to update you for ages on the bumblefoot bird. I removed her dressing altogether after I thought it would be healed enough not to draw up any more infection into the foot. There is still a lot of swelling but I *think* it is less than it was. And, her limp, while still there, especially when she runs, is noticeably less pronounced than it was so I do think she is in less pain. Through all of this she has never missed a step, continuing to lay, racing to greet me and right in there getting her share of whatever treats I throw out. I really have to admire her zest for life that allows her not to dwell on self-pity but get right out there and live it.
Miss Silkie ran to greet me this morning. She was on her broody break and seemed to enjoy being picked up and loved on for a few minutes. Then I set her down and started to walk towards the coop and.....kicked a bird halfway across the yard [exaggerating] and it was poor Miss Silkie. I guess she decided to run after me and managed to get in front of my big, galomphing boots. She was SO mad about it and ran screaming around the yard, running from me when I tried to get close enough to make amends. Finally she stopped and allowed me to pick her up and apologize profusely and sincerely. Apparently she forgave me because as soon as I set her down, there she was doing her best to get kicked again. Sigh.
Over and out from Broody Haven (they're dropping like flies now.....)
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