Ribh's D'Coopage

[Ribh]

I am hopeful that this will clear up what's ailing her. I'm glad you have someone who can help.

I'm hopeful. And @ least it's Medh. She's handable. Morrigu would be a complete nightmare however unwell she was. I have her isolated in my bathroom. My children would be horrified but with the little coop still in use I don't have anywhere else.

 

[BY Bob]

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I'm hopeful. And @ least it's Medh. She's handable. Morrigu would be a complete nightmare however unwell she was. I have her isolated in my bathroom. My children would be horrified but with the little coop still in use I don't have anywhere else.

I was wondering how you isolated her.

 

[Ribh]

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I was wondering how you isolated her.

And now you know!

 

[MaryJanet]

Medh has been to the vet again. She is not a well chicken. Temp; bit of blood in her droppings, hugely swollen belly & not really eating or drinking.

I can't afford x~rays which might show a blockage or tumour ~ I just don't have unlimited funds or even a regular income ~ but probably not Ascites . Possibly a touch of cocci brought about by whatever else is ailing her. Possibly egg peritonitis. She is on a broad spectrum antibiotic & the vet gave her a shot of something to make her feel better.

She is a lovely little chicken & was super well behaved throughout her examination. Given she's a Campine that's almost @ miracle status!

The vet will bring something over to treat everyone for cocci. I had terrible trouble getting Amprolium last time & this time the Littlies got treated 1st before I ran out.
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My vet is really nice & enjoys talking chicken. Last time I showed her my new acquisitions & like most people she was charmed. They are very pretty chickies! She keeps chickens herself, always a bonus, & wanted to know where I had acquired mine. I didn't have the information on me so wrote it down for her this time & she was thrilled I had remembered her interest & got the information for her. She has finally talked her hubby into building her a nice big coop ......don't we all know this story...& hopes to have pictures to show me next visit. So despite my worry about Medh it was a really nice visit & she's very good with my chickens. Gentle & doesn't spook them.​

Ok. Not a dreadful outcome anyway.

Fingers and toes are crossed for Medh.

 

[RoyalChick]

Medh has been to the vet again. She is not a well chicken. Temp; bit of blood in her droppings, hugely swollen belly & not really eating or drinking.

I can't afford x~rays which might show a blockage or tumour ~ I just don't have unlimited funds or even a regular income ~ but probably not Ascites . Possibly a touch of cocci brought about by whatever else is ailing her. Possibly egg peritonitis. She is on a broad spectrum antibiotic & the vet gave her a shot of something to make her feel better.

She is a lovely little chicken & was super well behaved throughout her examination. Given she's a Campine that's almost @ miracle status!

The vet will bring something over to treat everyone for cocci. I had terrible trouble getting Amprolium last time & this time the Littlies got treated 1st before I ran out.
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My vet is really nice & enjoys talking chicken. Last time I showed her my new acquisitions & like most people she was charmed. They are very pretty chickies! She keeps chickens herself, always a bonus, & wanted to know where I had acquired mine. I didn't have the information on me so wrote it down for her this time & she was thrilled I had remembered her interest & got the information for her. She has finally talked her hubby into building her a nice big coop ......don't we all know this story...& hopes to have pictures to show me next visit. So despite my worry about Medh it was a really nice visit & she's very good with my chickens. Gentle & doesn't spook them.​

Medh has been to the vet again. She is not a well chicken. Temp; bit of blood in her droppings, hugely swollen belly & not really eating or drinking.

I can't afford x~rays which might show a blockage or tumour ~ I just don't have unlimited funds or even a regular income ~ but probably not Ascites . Possibly a touch of cocci brought about by whatever else is ailing her. Possibly egg peritonitis. She is on a broad spectrum antibiotic & the vet gave her a shot of something to make her feel better.

She is a lovely little chicken & was super well behaved throughout her examination. Given she's a Campine that's almost @ miracle status!

The vet will bring something over to treat everyone for cocci. I had terrible trouble getting Amprolium last time & this time the Littlies got treated 1st before I ran out.
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My vet is really nice & enjoys talking chicken. Last time I showed her my new acquisitions & like most people she was charmed. They are very pretty chickies! She keeps chickens herself, always a bonus, & wanted to know where I had acquired mine. I didn't have the information on me so wrote it down for her this time & she was thrilled I had remembered her interest & got the information for her. She has finally talked her hubby into building her a nice big coop ......don't we all know this story...& hopes to have pictures to show me next visit. So despite my worry about Medh it was a really nice visit & she's very good with my chickens. Gentle & doesn't spook them.​

So sorry about Medh.

 

[Ribh]

Ok. Not a dreadful outcome anyway.

Fingers and toes are crossed for Medh.

So sorry about Medh.

Thank you both. Medh has always been a little funny ~ not sick but not quite right either. Anything extra is just too much stress on her body & she starts going downhill. Hopefully she will rally & come good.

 

[BY Bob]

And now you know!

Indeed SHRA

 

[micstrachan]

Well, I started with big girls. Little hens frightened me. Now, personality wise, the little girls have seduced me, & I'm dealing with my fear of their size. Ridiculous, I know, but they always just feel so fragile. I adore my Campines [as everyone knows] & they aren't much bigger than a bantam. A number of my new girls are bitzas too ~ Olivia & Titania ~ & they have personality plus! Beauty & brains; a winning combination in my book.

For sure, Ribh!

 

[micstrachan]

I have an excess of eggs just now so tonight's dinner was floating island pudding.
If I leave out most of the sugar it's almost healthy.
The white forms a soft meringue & the yolk is used to make the custard.
Yum!
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I used to read about this whenever I reread The Friendly Persuasion.
In the end I had to look it up & try it for myself.
It is beautifully simple!
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Oh my gosh, that looks and sounds amazing.

 

[micstrachan]

A few weeks ago the Littlies were peeping & chirping. They sounded like a flock of little songbirds.

Yesterday afternoon, @ feeding time, my big girls sounded the alarm.
Everyone was still & alert & all looking in the same direction though whatever was bothering them wasn't something I could see.

Next thing I hear a deep, low growl. I looked round wildly wondering just what strange animal had got into my yard but, no. It was Gloriana alerting all the littlies. They were all paying attention to the big girls & doing exactly the same thing.

I wish I'd been able to record it. None of my chickens have ever made a noise like that before!

And it was Gloriana. She's usually so quiet & timid!
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Gooo, Gloriana!