Category Archives: Chickens

Coop Renovation

Posted on April 23, 2011 by magdave

This is the coop renovation in mid-progress. The first picture is of the front and side panels of the coop. I still have to finish stapling the hardware cloth and chicken wire to the front section, as well as construct … Continue reading →

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Phoebe Vigil

Posted on April 19, 2011 by magdave

Well, it has come to this: It would be nothing less than a miracle if Phoebe survives. Around midday, I jetted off to deposit some money into the bank and to buy some more Pedialyte. When I arrived home, I … Continue reading →

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Back to Hand Wringing

Posted on April 19, 2011 by magdave

As the title says, it’s back to hand wringing again. Phoebe doesn’t seem to be rebounding as well as we thought/hoped. Her energy seems to have faded–though not quite as bad as her worst moments. I normally find her sitting … Continue reading →

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Peep

Posted on April 14, 2011 by magdave

Margaret’s find from the Daiso store at Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood. Lots of cool stuff from Japan.

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Hope for Phoebe!

Posted on April 9, 2011 by magdave

Some good news here at Peep Central! Margaret and I have taken to bottle-feeding Phoebe. And it seems to be working! That started a day or two ago, when, out of sheer desperation, I cased the house for something that … Continue reading →

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Mo’ Phoebe

Posted on April 9, 2011 by magdave

Things don’t look that well for Phoebe. She is so very weak and usually lays with chin on the ground. Her wings are still very droopy. I really wish there was some obvious sign of improvement, but there hasn’t been … Continue reading →

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Phoebe

Posted on April 7, 2011 by magdave

We’ve moved Phoebe into separate dig. I chose to include Tuppence in with her, so she and Phoebe won’t miss each other. Of course, that does put Tups at risk if Phoebe has something contagious. Then again, all four birds … Continue reading →

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Phoebe’s Status

Posted on April 6, 2011 by magdave

A big heads-up thanks goes to Charmaine Slaven and her crew at Seattle Farm Coop for the quick help with Phoebe’s condition. That’s Phoebe huddled down, in the picture below, with Tuppence on the right. To help keep up Phoebe’s … Continue reading →

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