an update

Chickina is the daughter of Feathers and Little Putt; I think.  


They are who she looks like.  We hatched a clutch of eggs four years ago with one rooster and three hens contributing their eggs to the effort.  Feathers (The Roo) Little Putt, Henny Penny and Lady Hen.  Sadly, Feathers and the latter two hens are no longer with us.  They now keep company with our former dogs, cats and canary.


Like any pet, caring for chickens does involve dealing with a fair share of health concerns.  The tricky thing is finding a vet who will help navigate these issues.  Sadly, most veterinarians are not taught to think of a chicken as an individual.  They are considered a unit of the flock.


To me, this is preposterous.  Each one of our chickens has a distinct personality, displaying an amazing range of expression.


As our current Roo watches over Little Putt, Mrs. Kravitz and Johanna in the coop, Chickina rests in her temporary abode in the house.  She's a quiet girl and appreciates being talked to and cared for.  Her eye seems worse, with a film of white covering the cornea.  But we have been told that that is part of the healing process of eyes.  She is due to see the vet tomorrow for a re-check.  We are so fortunate to have this professional guidance.  


In answer to the query, rather than share a picture of Chickina now, I would like to do so when she is reunited with the flock...hopefully very soon.