Made It

All the animals made it through the winter storm and are doing well. I’m still watching Ted. We may give him an antibiotic since he is still acting sick. These animals did a good job of hanging in there. I am so grateful for that. Now the snow is melting and turning into a muddy nightmare, but there is moisture on the ground and here in West Texas, we always need that. I am glad the winter wonderland is about gone. 

Ursula and the Snow

I had to take out the trash. Ursula decided she needed to follow me, like she normally does. It did not take her long to realize she did not want to be out there in the snow. She actually went back to the front door and wanted back in. I guess sometimes she just has to figure out things on her own. I am ready for the snow to melt. 

Raven

Raven likes to be in the shop with those chickens. She sat in the snow in a small opening by the door for so long, I thought she was going to get frost bitten on her feet. I ended up carrying her into the shop so she would get out of the snow. I mean, I did not know what else to do. She seemed happy when I got her into the shop, so I left her there. She will be separated from her friends for a bit, but she did not seem to care about that.

The Flu

I have been hit with the flu. Probably not the best time to be sick. Ronnie has been sick, too. Caring for the animals has been hard since I am sick. I did not get out of bed for at least 3 days. I have had some company though. Oreo and Ursula have not really left my side. That sure is sweet of them. Ursula has to be right up on me. That girl is a mess. 

Pigs

The pigs are sure smart. They actually somehow built themselves walls with the straw and the snow so they could stay warm. I could not believe my eyes when I saw the walls. I mean, how smart is that? They are all doing okay. Russ looked like he might have some redness on his feet from the snow when they were out eating, but other than that, they seem to be doing as well as expected. I am glad they are hanging in there. 

Sonny

Sonny has had to be displaced from his normal spot because it is too cold. He is unable to fly up to a roost because he has a broken wing, so he stays on the ground, but where he usually stays has an opening and letting the snow and wind in. He has decided to stay with Tinkerbelle and Cinderella. That keeps him out of the wind and weather. He does have some frost bite on his comb and maybe his feet. I know he has been out and about checking on his hens. Poor guy. He did make me think of George. George was my favorite rooster and at one point when we had snow and he was stuck in one spot under the shelter for days because he would not get his feet in the snow. Sonny is staying in the same spot George did. 

Ted

Most of the animals have been doing well in this winter wonderland we have going on. Ted is really the only one that I have been concerned about. He is not eating much and he has been shivering more than the others. I am watching him as much as I can. He does have food and water out for him. He has shelter out of the wind, too. Some of the chickens are in there with him and Bill also. He may need an antibiotic. I will keep an eye out on him.