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Emerald is on antibiotics

I was so worried about Emerald that I went back to the vet today and asked for antibiotics for her. I am afraid to leave it any longer as she is just not getting better and seems more lethargic. The … Continue reading

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Trying to get Emerald to eat at bedtime

Today is day seven of the flubenvet. Emerald is still gaping although not so much. I tried to look inside her beak and it is just pink. What really worries me is that she is so lethargic. She has her … Continue reading

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An update on Emerald

I am still really worried about Emerald. I talked to the vet on Friday about her. I described her symptoms and he agreed that it sounds like gape worm. He also agreed that Flubenvet was the treatment and that it … Continue reading

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Blubell now Blossom has blossomed

My friend Jackie has just returned from her holiday and I went to pay a visit to her girls so that I could do an update on Blossom. Blossom was Bluebell when she was with me but Jackie already had … Continue reading

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What next! Problem 137 (My husband’s saying)

I think Emerald may have gape worm. Yesterday I noticed her shaking her head and gaping. I thought at first she may have something stuck or have scratched her throat. Topaz and Sparkle sometimes vigorously shake their head for a … Continue reading

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Catching up with Pepper and Dotty

Yesterday afternoon my husband was going over to the farm where we get our disposable supplies from and where we re-homed Pepper and Dotty. He asked me if I would like to go with him and see if I could … Continue reading

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The corn tub

A few days ago we attempted once again to get some photos of Emerald helping herself to the corn. We didn’t get many good photos so yesterday we decided to have another go. Emerald has always been the only one … Continue reading

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My little helpers

When I poop pick the coop each morning Honey and Amber always come into the coop to inspect my work. When I sweep the patio area at the end of each day they like to help. Everywhere my hand brush … Continue reading

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Peaches photo bomb

Yesterday afternoon Honey and Amber were sharing a dust bath. They looked so cute squashed into one hole that I thought I would take a photo. As so often happens it didn’t go to plan. As soon as I opened … Continue reading

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Emerald and the seed box

When I go to the cabinet to give the girls their late afternoon treat Emerald jumps to the coop roof then the top of the cabinet. If I hold out the open treat box to her she will dip her … Continue reading

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