Hello @Amiga and @Miss Lydia: Thank you sooo much for your advice + kind words! I appreciate the vote of confidence that I'll be able to take care of Casey. I will certainly do my very best. Our Casey girl did fantastic at the vet again with an injection + another set of sutures. I was shown how to properly dose her so that task seems a bit less daunting now... The neighbor accross the street (aka Honorary Duckie Grandma who spoils the ducks with extra treats) might be able to lend me a hand so everything will be fine. Presently Casey is hanging out in her dark kennel in our kitchen and had 2 water drinking opportunities already. I just called our vet re: the shot Sechs rec'd to prevent laying and am waiting for a return call. We will take care of our little girl, no matter what needs to be done.