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Do you think she would answer? I mean, it is the first of the New Year and all. Some folks do have New Year's Day functions that they attend and what not. I'm just worried about time factors involved. It seems to me that the sooner I act, the better chance Chief has of recovering. Just bringing him into the pump house was probably the smartest thing I could do for him.
And he's being such a super boy about it. Minding his manners, and for the most part, not getting into any trouble. Although, I will say that he was on my desk, staring intently at the bubbles on my computer monitor when I returned with is extra breakfast.
His spirits are still very good. He's bright and chipper and his eyes are very clear and bright. Other than this gurgling sound, you wouldn't know there was anything even slightly amiss.
Kathy, I have penicillin in hand right now. This Denagard you speak of: Where can I find it? Are there generic equivalents? Would I have better luck asking for Denagard, or the Tiamulin? Do you happen to know the dosage for a full grown rooster? About 10-12 pounds I'd say. Can I start with the Penicillin and then change over to the Denagard as soon as I can pick some up?
I think I need to A) go contact our resident Vet at DPC, and B) see if I can Google anything on these two names you've given me. In the mean time, Chief is fat and happy sitting on his table directly behind me. He just pounded down about 2/3rds of a cup of great breakfast consisting of one scrambled egg, half of one of those small cups of yogurt [cinnamon roll flavor!
] and about a table spoon of tuna. Got it all over his wattles and I had a heck of a time getting him to sit still long enough for me to clean that off of him!
Thanks for the info Kathy. Let me know if you can think of anything else I should be doing.
Nick, Cyn is right. Each person grieves in their own way, but I must say, your step grandmother is being a bee with an itch for a comment like that to your mother and your aunt. And you can tell her I said so! But you'd probably be best advised to steer clear of that conversation for awhile. Saying something now would only stir things up worse than they already are. Hang in there sweetie. These next few weeks are going to be tough as each of you adjusts to the thought of grandma/mom not being there. Look to each other for strength and support. She wouldn't want you guys to be tearing each other's throats out over her passing, I'm sure!
Just try to keep the good memories at the forefront for now. Those will help you the best to get through this difficult time.
