Zane Made REAL Progress (New Pics Pg 99)!RIP Lorelei...

[Farmer Kitty]

I think that as long as he is making the effort to get around on his own there is still hope. I think once an animal stops making the effort to move themselves, even if it is using wings instead of feet, then they have given up and then the hope is gone.

 

[speckledhen]

So far, the only look I get is one of love, if you believe a rooster can show affection. Its the softest, "hi there, mom" sort of expression. He hasn't given up. In fact, when I bring him a bowl of something to eat, he rears up on his hocks, like sitting up at the dinner table to eat, rather than just laying down. He's still trying.
Lorelei is also still with us. She goes off by herself to forage, though, and that bothers me since I no longer have my Hawkeye or Zane to watch over the girls. She's making herself a target for predators, I fear, although we have plenty of natural cover to shield her from view. She and my Buff Orp, Ginger, used to be my explorers, and those two are one of the main reasons I perimeter fenced part of my acreage, to keep them in. Sometimes, I wonder if she's getting ready to go off alone and stay gone.

On a brighter note, the little New Hampshire pullet that was looking lethargic enough to prompt some personal attention (force feeding and syringed vitamin water) is looking just fine today and running around with the rest of the gang. Yippee! Maybe we caught her in time.

 

[Ese_N_Gracie]

I know how depressed they can get...my Ese who only has the one female to watch over (gracie) would sit by my doorstep and crow all day long while Gracie was brooding....he would get so excited to be with her when she would get off the nest once a day...he worked superfast at giving her all the attention he could. I don't think I could ever separate the two of them without serious repercussions.....he would follow me around and talk to me in his sad cute coo... I'm so sorry you are going through all this...I haven't ever had to deal with anything close to this...best wishes

Madena

 

[gumpsgirl]

I'm glad to hear that Zane is still trying and happily eating. I hope that Lorelei won't just go off and not come back. I'm glad that she is still getting around and wanting to eat. I'm also happy to hear that your chick has bounced back!

Happy Mother's Day Cyn!

 

[AussieSharon]

Poor Zane. It's so heartbreaking when animals morn.

 

[FrontPorchIndiana]

I agree with Spotted Crow, you'll know when and if it's time. It's at least promising that he's still eating and perks up when you come around.

I'll keep them in my thoughts.

 

[speckledhen]

Happy Mother's Day to all of you wonderful ladies, too! At least the little chick seems to have perked up and is running around like all the others now. Thank goodness I noticed it was acting odd. Maybe I'm just paranoid enough not to miss something like that, especially after all that's happened recently. One problem solved, a few more to go!

 

[gumpsgirl]

 

[Farmer Kitty]

It's great the chick is doing well.

It is a good sign that Zane continues to eat and manuver himself around. I'll keep praying for him.

Maybe Lorelei will pull through. The other day she didn't come in with the rest and now she manages to move around and forage.

 

[CarriBrown]

Oh Zane and Lorelei... You guys BOTH have to make it through!