MISC BIRDS ~ 2013 - 2015

kittenface · **Posted:** Thu Nov 28, 2013 12:16 am

Rascal is gone :cryinggirl:

November 27, 2013
Day at vet

Rascal and popcorn spent the day at the vet, I dropped them off at 8 AM and came at 430 PM. It was unfortunate, but there was nothing more that could be done for Rascal. Her leg had progressed, and attempts to try to splint would not align it properly. Also there are some early signs of joint damage. The prospects after any surgery were very dim, there was no splint that would correct her properly. The decision was made that it would be humane to stop here. We all said good-bye to Rascal.

Popcorn is in with Buffy and Ginger, the two friendliest chickens, to keep Popcorn company. They are 7 months old, Buff Orpingtons. I made a bed of alfalfa for everyone.

RIP sweet heart

Ferenz · **Posted:** Thu Nov 28, 2013 4:28 am

...At least a wise decision to stop cute Rascals poor live, KF

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Beth · **Posted:** Thu Nov 28, 2013 8:55 am

catwoman · **Posted:** Sun Dec 01, 2013 3:35 pm

December 1, 2013

Popcorn does wander in the yard. But she likes to settle down at the porch window. So I put a mat , food and the heat lamp in her favorite spot. I sit on the patio with her, drink coffee and read. She is welcome to go into
the garden, there is no longer any fence to contain her.

I am still looking for an ostrich friend, in the meantime we will try a bunch of tricks.

The last I saw of Popcorn it looked like she was tangled in the cam wires & now the cam is misaimed. Hope she isn't trapped. Hopefully the family is home to help her.

catwoman · **Posted:** Mon Dec 02, 2013 7:07 am

The end of the Ostrich story. :tissue:

December 2, 2013 1:00 AM
Popcorn injured by raccoon, had to be put to sleep immediately at vets.

At 11:40 a pair of raccoons were in the yard, and one reached underneath the corner of the cage and somehow got Popcorn on the right leg. She managed to pull away, but the injury was severe and she was taken to an emergency vet clinic nearby and immediately humanely euthanized.

I was called by the mods, whom I would like to thank as well as the cam watchers or else Popcorn may have been hurt for hours.

It must have been a blind grab for over 4 inches, I was warned to put mesh into the ground and floor but I did not.

Beth · **Posted:** Mon Dec 02, 2013 7:21 am

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64399

Just unbelievable!!! Poor little Popcorn.... :tissue:

kittenface · **Posted:** Mon Dec 02, 2013 3:26 pm

This is terrible news. :tissue:

But I do have to say this and I'm sorry if you get mad at me, but this family has got to stop with this. It seems to me this is something that isn't meant to be. It is just one heart break after another, I feel bad for the children that they have to go through it.
Again I'm sorry I'm being so callous.

Mick · **Posted:** Mon Dec 02, 2013 6:17 pm

I don't feel that you are being callous kitten face nor do I feel mad at you for speaking what's in your heart. I witnessed the injury last night.

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64399

I don't disagree with you KF....there appears to be a huge learning curve to raising ostriches successfully...and while I know Dash and his family have a wonderful heart and he tried everything he could, I think I would have preferred he spent this breeding season with the Ostrich Farmer to learn everything he could first before attempting this...

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64399

Mick wrote:

I don't feel that you are being callous kitten face nor do I feel mad at you for speaking what's in your heart. I witnessed the injury last night.

Oh No, Mick...I am so sorry...that must have been horrible..I watched late in to the night, but turned the cam off well before the Raccoon incident...thank goodness...

Mick · **Posted:** Mon Dec 02, 2013 6:25 pm

Thanks MA.

kittenface · **Posted:** Mon Dec 02, 2013 10:22 pm

Mick wrote:

I don't feel that you are being callous kitten face nor do I feel mad at you for speaking what's in your heart. I witnessed the injury last night.

Oh Mick I'm so sorry you had to see that, I thought the cam was still off.

Catbird · **Posted:** Fri Dec 27, 2013 11:40 am

The Ontario feeder cam is looking very festive these days!

kittenface · **Posted:** Fri Dec 27, 2013 12:16 pm

Oh how cute is that. Thanks for the reminder about the feeder. :holwave:

Priscilla · **Posted:** Fri Feb 28, 2014 1:08 pm

http://cams.allaboutbirds.org/channel/4 ... Albatross/
Laysan Albatross - Location: Kauai, Hawaii

video from FB Bird Cams

You can watch highlights from Tuesday's (02/25) Laysan albatross practicing courtship dance here http://youtu.be/XF2rSCXy8nY. Our nestling Kaloakulua was visited by 5 different albatross throughout the day on Tuesday; the male parent, a parent from a neighboring nest and 3 non-breeding birds dancing together.

Beth · **Posted:** Fri Feb 28, 2014 1:28 pm

Wow Priscilla!! Very interesting/cute video...love it!!
Thanks! :loveshow:

Here is the little guy :)
2/24 pics...

Priscilla · **Posted:** Mon Mar 10, 2014 3:30 pm

Winter bird cam - Estonia

kittenface · **Posted:** Wed Apr 09, 2014 11:29 pm

RAVENS AT WELLESLEY COLLEGE
raven cam here: they are on eggs

Beth · **Posted:** Thu Apr 10, 2014 9:50 am

Thanks Kitten...
First Raven nestcam for me :)

Number of eggs: 2
Nicknames: Pauline & Henry

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