Monthly Archives for August 2012
Baby ducky to the sanctuary
Today we took the ferry to Vashon Island to drop off the baby duckling at his new forever sanctuary. The baby duckling is a very lucky duck. He gets to live at Baahaus with George, Cowboy (center, with the white … Continue reading
Drama in the Hen House
Carol is trying to nest these days, but Olly Astro and Cindy Buttons just can’t leave her be. Cindy isn’t laying eggs right now, and Olly Astro is spayed, so neither of them have any business being all up in … Continue reading
Sad News
Sad News: Ramona has high-grade lymphoma. That means aggressive cancer of the lymphatic system. That explains why she had a lesion in her throat as well as down by her vent. She will be able to be treated for a … Continue reading
Rethinking the Intelligence of Chickens
For anyone who doesn’t think chickens or other birds are intelligent or emotional, I present to you, Carol… the chicken who is ruining my life. Carol came to us from the Seattle Animal Shelter after being found as a stray. … Continue reading
Ramona’s Surgery
Ramona’s surgery went well, but the prognosis isn’t great. The vet removed the mass and sent it for biopsy so we’ll know what we’re dealing with. But he discovered more masses he wasn’t able to remove. Regardless, for now, Ramona … Continue reading
Good thoughts for Ramona Monster
Ramona had been nesting in early July. This photo was taken on July 13th when she was sitting on a clutch of eggs and hoping to hatch them. We don’t let eggs hatch here, but she doesn’t know that, so … Continue reading