MJ's little flock

[MaryJanet]

That is very sad. I didn’t think Marek’s was that common in backyard flocks. Did I get that wrong?

I don't know for sure. It's possible the situation in Australia is different from the US.

 

[MaryJanet]

In remembering Luna, I forgot to show my usual breakfast snap.

It's not a particularly special teacup, but it reminds me of London because I bought it at Fortnum's.

Janet's delicious eggs

 

[MaryJanet]

Genius! It will be a never-ending corn cob.

The latest news is: success! The neighbour's hens have worked out how to release grain!

So I'm definitely going to make one myself and give it a go. It will be a relief to stop feeding the sparrows.

 

[rjohns39]

Good evening folks

 

[Shadrach]

Speaking of the neighbour's hens. I have some sad news to relate.

At six years of age, Luna was put to sleep on Friday afternoon. She suddenly started expressing paralysis in her legs. The neighbour took her to Dr Hill who diagnosed Marek's disease and euthanised her.

She's now buried six chicken-sized steps from where she hatched, where her friends will often chatter above her.

Goodbye Luna. You will always be remembered for your amazing spurs and cute baby photo.

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I've learned a lot about Marek's since then and I hope to avoid infecting the little flock.

Those are some serious spurs for a hen! I hope the Mareks problem can be managed.

 

[Shadrach]

In remembering Luna, I forgot to show my usual breakfast snap.

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It's not a particularly special teacup, but it reminds me of London because I bought it at Fortnum's.

Janet's delicious eggs

In another life I used to like visiting Fortnum and Masons. While it is true that some of their stock is phenomenally expensive they also stocked some more affordable items that were difficult to find elsewhere. I used to get tinned lobster bisque there as a Christmas treat.

 

[Shadrach]

Here you go @MaryJanet
Royal Worcester cup and saucer. Not often mentioned but a nice touch, is the cup lip is slightly flared. The imitations I've seen don't have this.

Espresso cups and saucers from the Gaudi collection.

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

I saw this picture and immediately thought of you MJ.

 

[BY Bob]

In remembering Luna, I forgot to show my usual breakfast snap.

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It's not a particularly special teacup, but it reminds me of London because I bought it at Fortnum's.

Janet's delicious eggs

That has made me hungry this morning. They look very good.

 

[BY Bob]

Good evening folks

Good morning Bob