Ribh's D'Coopage

[Ribh]

Good Morning Jeannie

Hey, Bob. Looks like BYC is back to normal this morning.

 

[Kris5902]

I just left my baby Whisper at the vet overnight for IV fluids and kidney and thyroid function testing. It was that or putting him down outright. I’m going to see if we can get him some quality of life with medication. It’s a little selfish, I just got them back and it seems wrong to lose him so soon. I probably should have asked how much it will cost, but I didn’t. I’m balling my eyes out at the ferry terminal to head back home. I have a wonderful veterinarian. Andrew will have to finish the market up on his own tomorrow, I’ll be out on the noon ferry to hopefully collect a hydrated Whisper at the end of their office day, and should have him back home by 9pm our time.

My hatch is going well, I’ve lost count of how many I have exactly, but so far just the one known loss... there may be a few more, but overall the chicks are all healthy and looking good.

 

[rjohns39]

So sorry Kris.

 

[Ribh]

I just left my baby Whisper at the vet overnight for IV fluids and kidney and thyroid function testing. It was that or putting him down outright. I’m going to see if we can get him some quality of life with medication. It’s a little selfish, I just got them back and it seems wrong to lose him so soon. I probably should have asked how much it will cost, but I didn’t. I’m balling my eyes out at the ferry terminal to head back home. I have a wonderful veterinarian. Andrew will have to finish the market up on his own tomorrow, I’ll be out on the noon ferry to hopefully collect a hydrated Whisper at the end of their office day, and should have him back home by 9pm our time.

My hatch is going well, I’ve lost count of how many I have exactly, but so far just the one known loss... there may be a few more, but overall the chicks are all healthy and looking good.

I'm so sorry. I knew you'd only just got them all back.. I had [ because he wasn't supposed to be mine] a most beautiful grey boy that middle son acquired from a girlfriend & left me to *mind* when he went to sea. Well, that cat was an alpha & decided I was his person. He collapsed one night & we rushed him to the vet hospital on the last boat & tried everything to save him but he had a blood clot paralyzing him & there was nothing to be done but let him go. I still miss him years afterwards & despite my 2 lovely present boys. He was a one of a kind cat. Very special. I do hope your lad makes it.

 

[Ribh]

On the chicken front... the girls are confined to quarters. Ha'penny keeps escaping the run. She doesn't go anywhere, just sort of hangs round the wire, with the flock but not part of it, & then has a conniption when I try to round her up & put her back where she belongs! Yesterday she was in the neighbour's so I will be limiting run time until I can secure the run a little more. The weather hasn't been conducive to outdoor time & I've noticed the girls always get a little feisty when they think they have a free run!And not much supervision! Anyway after I nabbed her I thought I'd hang on to her until she stopped batting & screaming like a lunatic & took her for a scenic tour round the yard [I am not a nut case....I am not a nut case...I am not...] & when John came to say hello to her I realised how far we'd come in our relationship & trust because she screams @ me & makes a fuss but she cowered & quivered @ a stranger putting out a hand to touch her ~ & John was very gentle! Lots of noise but she is ok with me & actually settled in my arm & even when I popped her back into the run she didn't immediately bolt, just sort of shook herself before wandering off.

 

[Kris5902]

I'm so sorry. I knew you'd only just got them all back.. I had [ because he wasn't supposed to be mine] a most beautiful grey boy that middle son acquired from a girlfriend & left me to *mind* when he went to sea. Well, that cat was an alpha & decided I was his person. He collapsed one night & we rushed him to the vet hospital on the last boat & tried everything to save him but he had a blood clot paralyzing him & there was nothing to be done but let him go. I still miss him years afterwards & despite my 2 lovely present boys. He was a one of a kind cat. Very special. I do hope your lad makes it.

Thank you... every cat is one of a kind. And there’s only one way that life really ends up, ever, for any of us. That never makes losing a dear companion easier though. I had my ex call me last night when he got off work at 2:30 am... he’s supposed to call me again tonight. I’m hoping if it comes to it that he won’t want to be there should I need to have him put down, as that would be harder to arrange.

 

[Ribh]

Thank you... every cat is one of a kind. And there’s only one way that life really ends up, ever, for any of us. That never makes losing a dear companion easier though. I had my ex call me last night when he got off work at 2:30 am... he’s supposed to call me again tonight. I’m hoping if it comes to it that he won’t want to be there should I need to have him put down, as that would be harder to arrange.

No, losing a loved companion is never easy & I am very much a cat person. lol I like the C's: cats, chickens, coffee, children...Still, vets can do marvelous things these days & here's hoping you get many more wonderful days with Whisper. [Great name, BTW!]

 

[Butterscotchbitesfinger]

Oh no. I'm so sorry I understand your sadness and self-recrimination, I would feel the same. But @rjohns39 and @Ribh are right, don't put the burden on your conscience. It's not your fault. She might've simply had a heart attack?

Also, your other chooks are fine, so I think it wasn't the weather. If one bird froze, surely the others would too? I think maybe she simply died from a health condition that was hard to spot.

Thanks sorry I haven’t been on recently just enjoying a lovely holiday with my family in QLD

 

[Butterscotchbitesfinger]

So sorry for you. I don’t think there was anything you could have done. I agree there was probably more at play than just the weather. Sorry I’ve been all wrapped up in my hatch and missed your post, hugs and more hugs... cold weather is just awful

Thanks all of you.

 

[rjohns39]

@Butterscotchbitesfinger you do your best for your birds. And that's good enough for me. I can't count the number of mistakes I've made.