10 April 2015
As
I looked out my window yesterday, there was one less chicken scratching around
in the sun. Princess Sparkles was in the chicken hospital, fighting to hang on
to life. She had a severe tracheal obstruction which left her gasping for air
and her comb turning blue. After x-rays, a tube was inserted into an air sac to
help her breathe, along with other treatment, but her Chicken Vet did not hold
out much hope for her surviving.
Today,
miracle of miracles, she is bright and eating and home (albeit with a wheeze
and the breathing tube still in place). The Chicken Vet warned that she may
lose her Top Chook position while she convalesces, but Princess Sparkles is
made of sterner stuff. She has been happily pecking her chicken mates when they
eat too much of her special treats designed to aid her recovery. We at
Joyfallee are very happy (the happiness level of some residents being somewhat
influenced by their access to chicken treats).
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