I just caught up on this thread.
I'm sorry to hear about Loralei, it is so devastating, but relieving in the same turn, when they pass away in your arms.
That's what happened with my Lucas, I begged him and cried for him not to leave me...
...I'm glad he wasn't alone tho.
I'm glad to see that your dad is recovering well from the surgery.
I'm so pleased to hear that Zane is recovering as well. He knows how much you love him and I believe he is fighting for you! You will be his main hen now, just like I was for Lucas!
They always say, that god never gives us more than we can bare.....but he has really thrown you some curve balls recently!
I'm battling with one of my hens as we speak. I brought her in after a mystery injury, she couldn't walk. She recovered to some extent, but is now very wobbly and can't go back out with the others. They see her weakness and attack her.
I thought she had ear mites, but nothing is working to kill them.....if they exist at all.....and now she appears to be having seizures.....
Going to make an appointment with the vet....if you can call her that. She will most likely be put down next week
I'm feeling like throwing in the towel, this will be my 3rd loss in the last year........