Category Archives for Check-Ins
Miles to the Vet
This morning Miles had a swim while Lester and Danny girl hung out around the tree trunk pond. Danny still walks like a drunkard, but she’s doing well in spite of her metal poisoning. After a nice swim it was … Continue reading
Weekend Update
Danny girl went to the vet today for another check-up. She has been here nearly a month now. She came to us after being found in a ditch. She had swallowed metal and was near death from metal poisoning and … Continue reading
New Guy, Snow and More
This is the new kid on the flock. He hasn’t told us his name yet, but I’m sure he will soon. He is a domestic Rouen duck. He came to us through a Facebook friend after spending a month at … Continue reading
Talking with Cowboy
Cowboy is a good talker. Today we talked for a few minutes and then I came in and played the tape of us talking for Monroe. Monroe listened to every second and talked right back to him, so I let … Continue reading
Toro the Hen Chaser
Toro has a morning routine which I have been trying to capture on film for a few days now. He sleeps in a pack-and-play in the dining room because he has started crowing. I brought Lester in to keep him … Continue reading
BREAKING NEWS: Willard Update
April Shadow’s new family says, “Willard and April Shadow are bonding nicely, enjoying some time on the couch and watching The FOOD Network.” Hopefully it’s a show about PEAS! Apparently, April is admiring her reflection in some cabinets and following … Continue reading
April Shadow Seeks Forever Home
This sweet girl has been with us for about a month and a half now. But we knew when we took her in that she was likely too loud for our quiet neighborhood. Unfortunately… it’s true. April is no louder … Continue reading
Toro Weighs In
, Toro had another weigh in today to see how heavy he is. Because he is a broiler, he is bred to gain enormous amounts of weight very quickly. Most broilers are killed at 5-7 weeks for food, but Toro … Continue reading
Toro the Muse
Toro roo is doing well these days. In spite of his large size and his little legs, he gets around okay still, and seems happy. Today we sat in the yard together and stretched his legs out for a while. … Continue reading
Hanging with the Flock
Here’s a little video of Toro the Great, Cindy Buttons and Persephone Kerfuffle hanging out together in the yard last night. And here’s a short video of Lester Leroy. Look how good he gets around now! (Well if you haven’t … Continue reading
