Our Mixed Flock Journey!

[drstratton]

Here is a pix that is in my Gallery. This was my flock from more than 10 years ago. Pix shows 7 of the 9 total I had then. The missing in pix are 2 EE.
The Silver Sebright, pictured right above center, was my longest living chicken. Lived 13 years. Her name was Nugget. To the right of her is a Golden Sebright. Her name was Phantom. One year in early spring, she disappeared on me for 2 weeks. Then SURPRISED me and reappeared. I have no Idea where she vacationed at, but was glad to see her back. She lived over 8 years.

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Below is one of the (2 missing in above pix) Easter Eggers. Her name was Delilah. She lived 11 years. Her last 2 years she lived blind, after a dog attack. Was able to eat, drink, and walk around, and scratch inside run. I think she was able to smell her food, and water. There was no reaction from her if I shined a flashlight into her eyes, so I knew she was totally unable to see.
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You've always had a beautiful flock! 11 years is amazing, what a courageous girl, she was so lucky to have you!

 

[BY Bob]

Here is a pix that is in my Gallery. This was my flock from more than 10 years ago. Pix shows 7 of the 9 total I had then. The missing in pix are 2 EE.
The Silver Sebright, pictured right above center, was my longest living chicken. Lived 13 years. Her name was Nugget. To the right of her is a Golden Sebright. Her name was Phantom. One year in early spring, she disappeared on me for 2 weeks. Then SURPRISED me and reappeared. I have no Idea where she vacationed at, but was glad to see her back. She lived over 8 years.

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Below is one of the (2 missing in above pix) Easter Eggers. Her name was Delilah. She lived 11 years. Her last 2 years she lived blind, after a dog attack. Was able to eat, drink, and walk around, and scratch inside run. I think she was able to smell her food, and water. There was no reaction from her if I shined a flashlight into her eyes, so I knew she was totally unable to see.
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You must be an amazing chickeneer. Those are long lived chickens.

 

[drstratton]

We had a phone call from my fil, my husbands aunt had a severe stroke, we are waiting to hear if we will need to drive dad to Montana!

 

[N F C]

We had a phone call from my fil, my husbands aunt had a severe stroke, we are waiting to hear if we will need to drive dad to Montana!

Sorry to hear about your DH's aunt Rene, hope she'll be ok

 

[drstratton]

Sorry to hear about your DH's aunt Rene, hope she'll be ok

Thank you Debby! She is one beautiful and feisty lady, I can't imagine her any other way...praying for a miracle recovery!

 

[BY Bob]

We had a phone call from my fil, my husbands aunt had a severe stroke, we are waiting to hear if we will need to drive dad to Montana!

I'm so sorry.

 

[drstratton]

I'm so sorry.

Thank you Bob! We just talked to dad and he said it doesn't sound like she will make it as they are talking about putting her on comfort care. I talked with my daughter who kind of specializes in neurology and has dealt with many stroke patients hands on for 6 years and now she works as a case manager. She sees a lot of these cases, anyway she shared with me some of the thought processes and discussions that probably occurred which brought them to the conclusion that there probably isn't anything more they can do for her! Still praying for a miracle though!

 

[Ribh]

We had a phone call from my fil, my husbands aunt had a severe stroke, we are waiting to hear if we will need to drive dad to Montana!

And you just got back too! I hope everything works out.

 

[BY Bob]

Thank you Bob! We just talked to dad and he said it doesn't sound like she will make it as they are talking about putting her on comfort care. I talked with my daughter who kind of specializes in neurology and has dealt with many stroke patients hands on for 6 years and now she works as a case manager. She sees a lot of these cases, anyway she shared with me some of the thought processes and discussions that probably occurred which brought them to the conclusion that there probably isn't anything more they can do for her! Still praying for a miracle though!

I have no words of wisdom. Just remember to take care off yourself. Sometimes we get so wrapped up in helping others we forget about ourselves.

 

[WhoDatChick]

Here is a pix that is in my Gallery. This was my flock from more than 10 years ago. Pix shows 7 of the 9 total I had then. The missing in pix are 2 EE.
The Silver Sebright, pictured right above center, was my longest living chicken. Lived 13 years. Her name was Nugget. To the right of her is a Golden Sebright. Her name was Phantom. One year in early spring, she disappeared on me for 2 weeks. Then SURPRISED me and reappeared. I have no Idea where she vacationed at, but was glad to see her back. She lived over 8 years.

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Below is one of the (2 missing in above pix) Easter Eggers. Her name was Delilah. She lived 11 years. Her last 2 years she lived blind, after a dog attack. Was able to eat, drink, and walk around, and scratch inside run. I think she was able to smell her food, and water. There was no reaction from her if I shined a flashlight into her eyes, so I knew she was totally unable to see.
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Wow! That is amazing they lived so long! You are a great chicken tender ❤