Thread formerly known as Hatch day is today

[Iain Utah]

Marty,

you hatch a mate for Lucky!!

Dutch, did you get your goslings?????????

 

[DutchChic]

Goslings arrived in good condition....thirsty and hungry. They are so big their heads more than bump the lid on my brooder, and I don't even have any shavings in there...just a rubber mat for traction. Can't believe they rode in a little chick box, so far. ARGH! I'm going to set them up outside in a bit, once they have satisfied their bellies.

Yes Celtic....I'm having a hard time holding my tongue at this point! Very glad to be done with that situation! I certainly don't need anymore goslings from her...already have an extra pair of something I didn't ever want to begin with. Not to mention age difference is huge between these guys and the gang. Can't believe hubby has to report for duty???? Doesn't suprise me though...that's the military for you. I'm assuming they have him on a desk job or something?

Utah....glad Spirit is doing well this morning. I'll see what I can do about some pics today, though the geese spend a lot of time in the shade, panting. Really hot and sticky here, grass is pretty crunchy.

 

[psue]

Celtic, wish there was a magic pill to make your hubby better. Sorry to hear he is having a long road to recovery. Hope his returning to work at least has a positive mental effect for him.

The other buff gander first presented to me as a strong 2 on the lameness scale on Sunday. He had improved with 48 hours rest to a 1 by the time he went to dvm yesterday. He received an anti-inflammatory injection into his joint and advised to continue rest for another 72 hours. He has improved somewhat since yesterday, and I'd rate him as a .5 on the lameness scale this morning. He should be perfectly fine in a day or two.

Update on Spirit: I am in a little bit of shock this morning. I was fully expecting to have to give her pain medications and put her in a sling to prevent splaying this morning. However, she is keeping legs under her, getting up and around without struggling, and does not appear to be in any distress. She is happily greeting me, eating and drinking really well too. I have a call out to the vet to report observations and see if ok to double indoor pen size and/or let her go outside for a while.

for babies!

for continued growth and healing in both!

Marty,

you hatch a mate for Lucky!!

Dutch, did you get your goslings?????????

x2

Goslings arrived in good condition....thirsty and hungry. They are so big their heads more than bump the lid on my brooder, and I don't even have any shavings in there...just a rubber mat for traction. Can't believe they rode in a little chick box, so far. ARGH! I'm going to set them up outside in a bit, once they have satisfied their bellies.

Yes Celtic....I'm having a hard time holding my tongue at this point! Very glad to be done with that situation! I certainly don't need anymore goslings from her...already have an extra pair of something I didn't ever want to begin with. Not to mention age difference is huge between these guys and the gang. Can't believe hubby has to report for duty???? Doesn't suprise me though...that's the military for you. I'm assuming they have him on a desk job or something?

Utah....glad Spirit is doing well this morning. I'll see what I can do about some pics today, though the geese spend a lot of time in the shade, panting. Really hot and sticky here, grass is pretty crunchy.

So glad they arrive safely into your care.

x2 on hot sticky and crunchy grass.... we're getting 20-30 mph winds also.... they are NOT helping

 

[Iain Utah]

Goslings arrived in good condition....thirsty and hungry. They are so big their heads more than bump the lid on my brooder, and I don't even have any shavings in there...just a rubber mat for traction. Can't believe they rode in a little chick box, so far. ARGH! I'm going to set them up outside in a bit, once they have satisfied their bellies.

Yes Celtic....I'm having a hard time holding my tongue at this point! Very glad to be done with that situation! I certainly don't need anymore goslings from her...already have an extra pair of something I didn't ever want to begin with. Not to mention age difference is huge between these guys and the gang. Can't believe hubby has to report for duty???? Doesn't suprise me though...that's the military for you. I'm assuming they have him on a desk job or something?

Utah....glad Spirit is doing well this morning. I'll see what I can do about some pics today, though the geese spend a lot of time in the shade, panting. Really hot and sticky here, grass is pretty crunchy.

They arrived safe and sound!!! YAY!!!!

That lady needs help. Seriously.

 

[Iain Utah]

Here's Spirit this morning:

 

[Shannonmeans]

God Janet; she looks so awesome. And more important she looks so HAPPY! Congrats!

 

[JulieNKC]

Iain- Glad to see Spirit is living up to her name. Good luck with the new vet and treatment plan.
Celtic-

Sorry to hear about hubby's troubles, and can't believe he is having to report for duty! Glad to hear your little man is stepping up and helping, he sounds like such a good boy. My littlest is about 17 months too, and just started walking this week. (she was 2 months premature and has a bully of a 2 year old sister knocking her around though so that doesn't surprise me)
Dutch- Glad the last set of goslings arrived safe and sound, if a bit cramped.

 

[Kevin565]

Today has not been my day

. I had a flash flood earlier today so half the birds are in my back hallway

 

[Marty1876]

Bummer. Guess you need to have your folks build you a garage with steps up to a loft. You can have an emergency evac "ark" in your back yard, and not the back hallway! LOL Poor Kevin.

 

[Kevin565]

. I have NEVER seen so much rain in my life before

. Luckily it's only a slight chance of scattered showers so everyone will be back in their pens tomorrow