Southern NY, Dutchess county and below

[smkchick]

I'm just about shot. I have spent the last few wee hours searching for my sweet little Henrietta. She's a little black cochin bantam, Miss Boots' buddy. When I got home from football last night, it was dark, so I went to lock up the girls. I didn't count them like I do every single day, since it was really dark, and they are always in the house, roosting and never had a problem. Of COURSE the one night I don't check-she's not there!!! I went out early early this morning because it was thundering, and I felt like something was wrong. I'm so sure a raccoon got her, or something else horrible happened. She's so tiny and sweet, walking right over to anyone looking for treats or a pat.

Ugh. It's my fault. I should have made sure she was safe in her house last night. Now it's pouring and thundering and lightning and I can't see anything under the bush the girls usually sit under all day. What a terrible feeling I have.

Fingers crossed she's all right.

Sometimes they do a pretty good job of fending for themselves. She may be sheltering herself somewhere and you may see her come out when the weather clears.

 

[smkchick]

Bobby's all grumbly because of the bumblefoot problem. "Now you've got health issues to worry about." Funny, I didn't say that about him when he needed hernia surgery.

BTW, Roberta, how's Lloyd doing these days?

 

[stoopid]

I have 2 days off

he went to skool, won't be back til Friday night

 

[smkchick]

I have 2 days off

he went to skool, won't be back til Friday night

Uh oh. CFG on the loose!

 

[ChickenAl]

Happy Birthday, Heather!

Hoping there is a possibility the hamster can make a turn around. Hang in there.

 

[ChickenAl]

I'm just about shot. I have spent the last few wee hours searching for my sweet little Henrietta. She's a little black cochin bantam, Miss Boots' buddy. When I got home from football last night, it was dark, so I went to lock up the girls. I didn't count them like I do every single day, since it was really dark, and they are always in the house, roosting and never had a problem. Of COURSE the one night I don't check-she's not there!!! I went out early early this morning because it was thundering, and I felt like something was wrong. I'm so sure a raccoon got her, or something else horrible happened. She's so tiny and sweet, walking right over to anyone looking for treats or a pat. 

Ugh. It's my fault. I should have made sure she was safe in her house last night. Now it's pouring and thundering and lightning and I can't see anything under the bush the girls usually sit under all day. What a terrible feeling I have. 

Hoping Henrietta was just laying low till the storm blew over. It hit here around 4 and stayed for over an hour. High winds and lots of rain could have her hiding under brush.

 

[littlecritters]

Happy Birthday Heather!

 

[smkchick]

Well, the surgery is all over. Shirley now has a large hole in one foot and a small hole in the other. She looks cute with her little gauze "slippers" with the bows on top.

She was a trouper. She actually fell asleep in my arms while I was pulling the scab/plug off. She was very calm while I was soaking her feet. She sort of sank into the basin like it was a hot tub.

She's in my little room in a cage with some clean towels. Clara is keeping her company. I just hope she gets rid of the infection and doesn't develop another one. I slathered both feet with neosporin before wrapping them, and will change the bandages and ointment twice a day.

Tomorrow, I'm going to sand down and sanitize the roosting board. It's not rough, but I figure sanding it will remove any bacteria from the top layer. I was thinking of wrapping it in contact paper to keep it smooth and easy to clean.

 

[magsrags]

I'm just about shot. I have spent the last few wee hours searching for my sweet little Henrietta. She's a little black cochin bantam, Miss Boots' buddy. When I got home from football last night, it was dark, so I went to lock up the girls. I didn't count them like I do every single day, since it was really dark, and they are always in the house, roosting and never had a problem. Of COURSE the one night I don't check-she's not there!!! I went out early early this morning because it was thundering, and I felt like something was wrong. I'm so sure a raccoon got her, or something else horrible happened. She's so tiny and sweet, walking right over to anyone looking for treats or a pat.

Ugh. It's my fault. I should have made sure she was safe in her house last night. Now it's pouring and thundering and lightning and I can't see anything under the bush the girls usually sit under all day. What a terrible feeling I have.

Oh my......hang in there and maybe she hid like a ninja last night and avoided detection.

What a terrible feeling it is to not find them. My polish" Dinner" flew over a 6ft. fence and dissapeared when a cat scattered my flock 1 summer. I searched high and low and knocked on doors etc. far and wide off my busy street.
Lo and behold the next morning when I thought all was lost.....I had my coffee in my hand looking out my front door and there she was in the middle of the lawn across the street looking at me. Not moving, just crouching there. I ran out in my pjs and scooped her up. She had a sprained leg which healed after a few weeks of confinement. I was so greatfull.
I sure hope you have a happy ending.

 

[Imprfctme]

Thanks for the birthday wishes guys!

So of course this morning just as I got belgian waffle maker heated up, batter ready - special treat to myself - the dog and my youngest are playing, and she says, "Mommy Dutchie bit me!" I look at her leg, no blood, I figure it's ok, then I realize there is blood pouring out of her ear. *sigh* They were playing bite my shirt - no don't bite my shirt - and pulling it up and down and so that's how that happened. I am back from the ER now with a prescription for antibiotics and some bacitracin. The fun never ends!

But the hamster is still breathing, and ate half a blueberry on her own this morning. Who knows, maybe she'll just wheeze for the next year or so?

Also heading back to bed.