Athena

Athena was sick before we left for Alaska, I took her to the vet and that was a dramatic situation, but she was diagnosed with a UTI. She was given fluids, a shot of antibiotics, and another antibiotic. My friend did the antibiotic for her while we were gone. I thought she was better. Well, I was wrong. She started doing the same things she was doing. I took her to another vet and they did an ultrasound and an X-ray and found out she did not have a bladder infection this time, she was constipated. This cat is so backed up, but she is still eating. I did not even know what to say. Now I am giving her med again. She is going to end up liking me because I am having to pick her up so much to give her meds. She is not the friendliest cat in the world. We are doing what we have to do. Hopefully this will work with the meds and instructions he gave me, or we will be back at the vet again and that visit will be much worse. 

Friends

I am desperately trying to make friends with the Turkens who are sitting on eggs. I am working on it with feeding them while they are sitting on eggs. They are not sure what I am doing, but I trying. So far, they are pecking me and then eating out of my hand, so maybe they will get it eventually. 

Turkens on Eggs

I am so excited, we have Turkens on eggs! I am so happy about this. There are 2 of them sitting on a couple of them, which is weird to me, but whatever. I am just happy they are sitting. I am hoping they actually hatch out some babies. I hope they all look like Wednesday, our black Turken. She is my favorite in there. 

Baby Update

Well, I kept the baby alive for 4 days. The baby did not make it. I do not know what happened, but I do know that if the baby had either neurological issues or was blind, either one of those things would have made it difficult to live a good life. My heart is broken and I hate this every time, but I know it is probably for the best. Poor little thing though. It is just no fun at all. 

Baby Chick Update

Well, the baby got new baby chick food and a new water jug. I do think the baby may have some neurological issues or is blind. The baby will get up and fall over. It is really sad. We will see if the baby makes it or not. I attempted to put the baby with Snowflake and the other baby and she was not having it. I also attempted to put the baby with any other hen we have and they were not having it either. They were all curious, but not enough to take the baby. I wondered if something was wrong with the baby and that was why they would not take it, but it could also be because I had been holding onto the baby. Who knows. I just know the baby is crying for someone or something and I can only do so much. I want it to be okay and I am doing everything I can do. 

Baby Chick

We Had something wild happen, I cannot explain it. Snowflake had sat on a bunch of eggs and only one hatched out, well, we went on vacation, so I had not thrown the eggs out. Long story short, I went to throw away the eggs and I found a baby chick, alive that had just hatched. I am not sure how that happened except that snowflake sat on it and hatched it for a while and then the heat hatched it the rest of the way. I took the baby into my hands and held onto it. Ronnie and I put it into the place we put the baby chicks when we have them. I have some stuff to tide us over until we could get baby chick food and a new water jug for the babies. The baby seemed to be doing okay. 

Pigs

The Pigs are all doing well, even in the heat. They may be muddy and stink, but they are happy and healthy. The pigs are doing their usual thing. Nothing new, which means nothing bad going on. I sure do love those pigs. They still make me laugh. 

Loving on Louie

Louie was devastated to have been separated from Prada. He cried for days. I finally went out and just sat and held him. It calmed him down enough for him to stop crying. He seemed to be doing better after that. I am glad he calmed down. It was so heart breaking to hear him screaming and crying like that. He needed some love and attention. 

Ginger Loves Ronnie

Ginger used to seek me out, now it’s Ronnie. She wants to be around Ronnie. It is a cute thing to watch. Ronnie likes the chickens from far away, but she makes him tolerate her close up, as in one his shoulder. I have to laugh. He is used to it now and has to laugh about it, but at first, that was different. She just hops up on him and he just stands there. Some days are comical around here. 

Quail

The Quail that hatched on the property is still hanging around. I thought they had moved on, but they had not moved on. They are still hanging around on the property and that makes me happy. I am glad they are around. They are sure cute little bird. 

Bill and Louie

Getting off to a rocky start in that pen, but Bill and Louie seem to be getting to know each other a little better. Louie has cried for days due to the separation and I hate every minute of that. It is heart breaking to watch. But, Louie and Bill are getting better at being in the same pen. They should be friends before we know it. 

Prada Bullying

Cinderella has been bullying Bill for a long time, we all know that. When we put Prada back into the pen with Cinderella and Tinkerbelle, Prada went after Cinderella. I mean, after her. She was banging her head on the fencing. She chased Cinderella around, etc. I don’t like bullying, but it does seem like Prada is getting Cinderella back. 

Separated

Ronnie and I separated Louie and Prada. We put Prada in with Tinkerbelle and Cinderella. We put Bill in with Louie. Prada has been in with the girls before so she knows how that goes. Bill has not been in with Louie before, but I am hopeful that goes well. It was sad to watch them be separated and neither of them liked it either, but it had to be done, for now. After we get Louie fixed, we can reunite them. 

Daisy and Snowflake

I wish Snowflake would stop taking her baby into the backyard. It is really a matter of life and death and she does not realize it. I am yelling at Daisy every time I see her eyeing that baby. If you do not remember from last year, she ate the baby chick Olga had. It was such an awful experience to see. I wish I had not witnessed that, but I did. Snowflake continues to take her baby into the backyard and I keep on yelling at Daisy, I guess this is how that is going to go. 

Louie Growing.

Louie is growing up. He. Is getting to the point where he is not playing as much and he is becoming of age, you know. All I can say is uh oh. I am sad about it, but I knew it would happen sooner or later. I had no idea they grew up so quickly. That is crazy to me. I do not like it. Ronnie and I will have to separate him and Prada soon and will have to get him castrated soon, too. I do not like any of that, but if you have ever smelled a goat who has not been fixed, you would be okay with it, if you were not planning on breeding anyway. 

Turkens

I am still desperately missing Tina, but I am so grateful I have the other Turkens. They make me so happy. I wish I knew what it was about them, but they all have such winning personalities and I love to watch them. They are all doing well and they are all happy and healthy. They are amazing. 

All the Cats

All the cats have been home. I know it is hot and gross outside, but they are all hanging in there and they are all doing fine. I am glad they are all still here and happy. Home is where they should be. 

Banana

Well, I was sure happy to see Banana home. I only see him sporadically. It has been super hot outside, but he is doing well. He has been hanging out like normal. I am just glad he is still around. I am glad he is healthy and knows he has a home. 

Home

All the animals were doing well when we got home. I had 2 friends checking on them while we were gone. Everyone was well and accounted for. I am so glad. I know they are well cared for when we are gone, but it does hurt me to leave them sometimes, even when I need a break.