No-one can understand how this big peacock is still alive. Every breath is so hard won and everything I read tells me that a bird cannot survive such a massive bacterial attack for very long and that he should be responding to these antibiotics very quickly or succomb very quickly. Birds do not linger. But there you are. He is still standing in his cage watching me watch him. I can still hear his breathing like an asthmatic child from the the hallway. Very much alive.
Yesterday was a lovely day, not too busy, with that divine mixture of good friends, good food, a little business, a little more farming. Even a terrifying slow night drive back from a christmas party along icy skating rink country roads, under a heavy cloudy inverted lightbox of a sky lit by a silent million watt moon. As though light was shining up from the snow to the sky instead of the other way around.
Some of us were not so busy.
Some busier than others.
Some very busy indeed.
Today the sheep man comes to have a look at Hairy. I hope he likes him, because Hairy would like a new home.
The Duke has one more day of his injections, then he really has to go back out to the chook house. Catching him for his medication is awfully traumatic. So he will be moved tonight. Hopefully he will slowly recover in the enclosed chook house with his heat lamps. Keeping him in the bathroom served its purpose but much longer will only make him miserable. He cannot fly and refuses to roost. It is making him sad. No-one can recover if they are sad. We have a few days of warmer weather coming, above freezing anyway.
In fact the snow is melting.
Have good day.
love your friend,
celi
The Kitchen's Garden 
55 responses to “Kupa is not better but not worse”
We are all pulling for Kupa. I’m sure it’s terribly stressful to be given shots, especially for a peacock and confining in an enclosure such as a bathroom. Are his beak and tongue any bit pinker?
I really don’t think so, his mouth still looks dark, but is breathing is a little quieter this afternoon.. c
Awe C. Yes, you have certainly done all you can and more…now it is up to Kupa, so we shall see, as you say. Maybe the Elder Moon of December will help him heal when he is out in the chook house and can see it…or sense it! Neil Neil Kupa…c’mon now!!
Oh, so sorry about Kupa. I had hoped to hear good news about him this morning. I agree, sadness is not good for healing, It is a form of stress. Bad enough if we are sad when we are healthy, Hopefully being with his ladies will help him. Will you still be giving him antibiotics? Good thoughts from the fellowship from around the world should bring good vibes to your farmy. Blowing you all a kiss
He has the last shot today, we will give it to him and then let him rest, and take him out when it is dark.. c
Are four shots of antibiotic supposed to heal this pneumonia? Doesn’t seem it would be enough, but then again, I guess feathered friends are different than furry ones,
He has one more to go. but if you saw the dreadful trauma he goes through, he fights like the dickens to get away, he cannot stand up afterwards .. but this is what the vet has given me, it is a pretty strong dose….he does not drink enough for it to go in his water, and will not take it orally I am looking forward to beng able to leave him be so he can get on with getting better.. c. I hope.. c
Fingers crossed and magic thoughts!!!
Linda
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All along, Celi, you said your aim was to give the animals and birds a good and comfortable life on the farm. Now it is for Kupa to decide if he wants to live. You have done everything possible so far and I join you in the waiting game!
oh my, love the photos; poor Kupa, wishing strength for you
I’m so sorry that Kuppa is not doing better but he sounds determined and often that is all it takes.
Sometimes home is the best medicine. Birds are hard to doctor. Everyday buys him time for the medicine and his reserves to work. Fingers crossed ( on note on last post about Mama’s picture)
Stay warm up there in cold country
You have done everything possible. Maybe he will be happier with his little flock and that will inspire him to get better. Here’s hoping….
I know tanya, I gave him arnica too for the stress, today he fought me when i caught him for his injection so that is a good sign.. c
What will be will be . . . . . look after yourself first and foremost . . . you need to bring your Yule in in peace and harmony . . . beautiful farmy photo . . .
Yes.. I need to start thinking about christmas, I am sure it will come and go quietly.. it has been a wild few months.. I could do with a quiet day.. c
From the bottom of my heart I DO hope this will be the scanario for you and me . . . 🙂 ! Blessings and ni-ni!!
Aah, Kupa, look kindly on our Cecilia. She loves you.
just imagine the stories he will tell others about what goes on in the humans coop when he get out with his feathered friends
The picture of the moon and the snow is evidence that there is indeed everday magic all around us. Kupa as well… sometimes holding your own in the circumstances is a huge achievement. He has a solid sense of place and won’t give up easily I think.
Soaking up a tiny bit of sun is serious business 😉
I’m hitting this super late your time, Celi, but my heart just hurts for Kupa. I’m saying a little prayer that he moved well tonight, and that he somehow beats the odds. If the fact that so many people are heavily invested in caring for him (and you) has any additional power, then there you go! I hope as I write this you are getting some sleep! 🙂
I’m glad that some warmth is coming your way. Sounds like you need it. Such an ordeal with Kupa; do hope he comes through.