You are important. Your ideas matter. Your love and happiness make this world better. — Ruth Bader Ginsbird Here’s What’s Happening At Good Spirits Farm This little brown hen is hanging tough while putting all my nursing skills to the test. After four years as a chicken tender, I have found that sick chickens either bounce right back or…die. They’re so fragile, and by the time they start acting poorly, they’re often too far gone to save. But this gal is refusing to give up. I’ve tried all my usual tricks: Treating her for mites, lice, and worms, giving her vitamin-laced water, scrambled eggs for extra protein, and, of course, keeping her in isolation so she can recover in peace. Her appetite is good, but she’s just weak and wobbly on her feet.
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Those eggs of gold from mythology seem like deal compared to retail grocery egg prices these days! A family member has gone to $5 per dozen, and that still seems inexpensive compared to market prices.
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Chicken tender!!
You’re doing a fantastic job, AC. I hope you’re able to find a few minutes to curl up in the sun soon (if we ever get any).
Your competency at all of the farm stuff is mind blowing! I could never!
Random question...have you given her a warm water bath? I don't know why it sometimes helps, but it does.
Also sending you all the good vibes. Watching a chicken go down hill is rough. We lost our most beloved hen last year and I cried for several days.
Hi! Love your farm and life updates. I just lost my editing job, but will subscribe once I'm gainfully employed again. Thanks for sharing humanity, warmth, and kindness. I look forward to each installment.
Those eggs of gold from mythology seem like deal compared to retail grocery egg prices these days! A family member has gone to $5 per dozen, and that still seems inexpensive compared to market prices.