The pneumonia is proving hard to break. He just stands in his new big cage and watches me, breathing and breathing out, hauling noisy air through his lungs. But as of yesterdays afternoon he was eating his seed mixed with yoghurt and drinking his potion, plus water. And as of this morning though I can still hear his breathing from the hall door, he is still stable.
He is in a big cage now and still on the floor of the heated bathroom. It is hard to tell if he is physically better but I think he is breathing marginally better. And he is brighter and fought me strongly when I took hold of his legs to bring him out of his cage for his injection, and held him under my arm. He is a strong bird. Then he weaved his head about like a snake charmers snake trying to freak John out. John had the needle. And he is eating and drinking. Eating and Drinking is very good in my book. But he drags each breath in with such a rasp and such determination. He is a dogged bird. I will only bring him out for his shot once more though (today) it is too traumatic for him. If he is beginning to recover I shall put his last two doses of antibiotics in his water. He must recover.
Mama: Mama is eating like there is no tomorrow. Putting weight back on as fast as she can. Can you work out who is who? From the left: Mama, Meadow, Tilly and Minty. Minty and Meadow may have gotton pregnant when Charlotte took the fences down that time and let Hairy MacLairy out. We will see. If it works out we call it line breeding. If not we call it in- breeding. Lets hope for the best. No signs of pregnancy yet. But some weight is being put on!
A rather unsettling picture of Daisy. But there you are. She is not always pretty.
Tui and Pania show no signs of stress in this cold.
It is possible that they are a little more robustly bred than The Duke of Kupa. Common stock probably!
Still piles of snow on the ground.
Sheila and TonTon don’t mind. Off they go their walk. Though Sheila’s heels are pink with cold.
You all have a lovely day.
your friend on the farmy,
celi
I have just read that one of our most precious blog friends has lost her daughter. She got on the train to school and then disappeared. If you are in Europe please pop over to her blog for a picture of the teenager. You may have seen her, you never know, if you have please get in touch with Rosemary. And it is possible that we can use the networksand social media we have set up to spread the search.
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41 responses to “The Duke of Kupa is fighting”
Keeping animals is no easy job but they give so much pleasure it is worth the effort.
I had a look at that beautiful girl. Let’s hope she is found safe and well.
Kupa is a fighter, for sure and that will work in his favor. Praying for your friend’s daughter. How troubling that is—will spread the word.
Come on Kupa!!! You can do it!!!
And so sorry to hear about your friend’s daughter. Such a beautiful girl. I hope she is safe and found very soon.
Sick Birds and missing girl – praying for recovery of both here. Laura
Tough bird scrapping – yogurt’s good and hoping he fights on.
Concerned about the girl – will try to add a post – Social media may be the best route. Prayers for all
I cannot stop thinking of Kupa xxx
I can’t stop thinking about Jade. It kills my soul. I have reblogged but I wish I could do more.
We are all pulling for Kupa, please let him know. Ask him to feel our strength and prayer for his health to return.
I am stunned and very concerned about that loss of that child…I will help all I can!
Linda
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I’m sure you already know this, it’s easier to handle a bird at night. Put a red light in his room and give him his shots after dark. You can mix his medicine in a hard boiled egg yolk or…if he likes them…scrambled eggs.
Last things first. I am horrified by the disappearance of Jade Mullally. I am heading to France in two days and though I doubt I will come in contact with her, yes, there is always a remote possibility and I will absolutely keep my eyes open. Miracles happen. Unexplained things. It can happen. I pray that she is found and soon. First things, now last. Kupa has impressed me with something. Something he has in common with Mama. And the little marmalade kitten. And that is, quite simply, the amazing will to live. We think we humans “own” it. But it’s evident that the will to live belongs to us all. I love that. Jade Mullally has it too. So she needs to be found.
I’m hoping social media’s magic will lead to Jade being found and have shared on FB & Twitter.
The Duke of Kula is a fighter’s name if ever I’ve heard of one. I picture him stepping into the ring with his cape of many colors flowing behind him, and after a few feints and jabs, flanked by his trusty entourage, delivering the knockout blow to his opponent, The Pneumonia Bug.
Then you can all have a bit of a rest.
Praying for Rosemary and her daughter, praying for a good outcome.
Thankful Kupa is doing better. Love those woolly sheep. That is a crazy shot of Daisy. I always thought covering a good portion of my face would result in a better pic. Apparently not.
Hope the Duke will carry on fighting, and that Jade will turn up safe and well.
Have done as you asked, Celi. I liked and posted on Facebook about Jade. I hope and pray she is found and returned to her family real soon.
“If it works we call it line breeding, if not we call it in breeding” He he. That is a great picture of the pup and pig out walking, fingers crossed for Kupa.