Looking back at my photos from January I can’t believe how nutty it was: Doc Brown came down with a mystery illness that had me looking at her back for several days to determine whether she was still breathing. After days of hand feeding and prayer, she miraculously recovered. Blaze & Chevy got hit with frostbite which put them out of commission and in the basement Mancave where they remain with Doc until temperatures warm up. Mr. Chicken Chick and I had whirlwind weekend at the Northeastern Poultry Congress meeting so many of my amazing peeps, followed days later by a scheduled surgery that put me out of commission for a bit. Finally, we have been getting hammered with frigid temps and snow storms here in New England, including a certified blizzard last week and are now staring down the barrel of another couple of feet of snow tomorrow night! Whew! I’m exhausted just thinking about it all. I’m very much looking forward to a mostly boring February, please!
Doc Brown and me
Blaze & Chevy, Day 1 in the Mancave with frostbite.
Me & my peeps at the Northeastern Poultry Congress!
After Doc’s crisis passed, she joined the fellas in an adjacent condo in the basement.
Kathy Shea Mormino
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Looking back at my photos from January I can’t believe how nutty it was: Doc Brown came down with a mystery illness that had me looking at her back for several days to determine whether she was still breathing. After days of hand feeding and prayer, she miraculously recovered. Blaze & Chevy got hit with frostbite which put them out of commission and in the basement Mancave where they remain with Doc until temperatures warm up. Mr. Chicken Chick and I had whirlwind weekend at the Northeastern Poultry Congress meeting so many of my amazing peeps, followed days later by a scheduled surgery that put me out of commission for a bit. Finally, we have been getting hammered with frigid temps and snow storms here in New England, including a certified blizzard last week and are now staring down the barrel of another couple of feet of snow tomorrow night! Whew! I’m exhausted just thinking about it all. I’m very much looking forward to a mostly boring February, please!
Doc Brown and me
Blaze & Chevy, Day 1 in the Mancave with frostbite.
Me & my peeps at the Northeastern Poultry Congress!
After Doc’s crisis passed, she joined the fellas in an adjacent condo in the basement.
Hi Kathy,Interesting that you have some feathered friends under the weather. I too have a hen that has been in my laundry room for 1 week now. Not exactly sure what her ailment was, but she has been getting better. 1 week ago she had broken eggshell hanging from vent and I proceeded to assist her with the warm soak, lubrication, and digital exam if you will of her vent. :o I was able to remove some shell but she just didn't seem right. So I kept her in the house, warm ,hydrated, hand fed, and a antibiotic. My question… Read more »
Dawn
9 years ago
Thanks! Looking forward to my first chicks in March. This site and your blogs, and, of course Pintetest, have been so helpful!
judydowellb
9 years ago
Don't ya just love it when the peepers finally realize that fingernails aren't treats? Count me in!
Dawn St. George
9 years ago
10 new babies come April …….would love a brooder for them. :-)
Hi Kathy,Interesting that you have some feathered friends under the weather. I too have a hen that has been in my laundry room for 1 week now. Not exactly sure what her ailment was, but she has been getting better. 1 week ago she had broken eggshell hanging from vent and I proceeded to assist her with the warm soak, lubrication, and digital exam if you will of her vent. :o I was able to remove some shell but she just didn't seem right. So I kept her in the house, warm ,hydrated, hand fed, and a antibiotic. My question… Read more »
Thanks! Looking forward to my first chicks in March. This site and your blogs, and, of course Pintetest, have been so helpful!
Don't ya just love it when the peepers finally realize that fingernails aren't treats? Count me in!
10 new babies come April …….would love a brooder for them. :-)
This is just what I need for my coming chicks.