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I wish I could say all has been good. But unfortunately not. In the course of a week we gained 10 chickens only to have a raccoon slaughter 8: a new rabbit (who is adjusting wonderfully BTW) and lost a cow (reverse) to -? Long story short he was injured awaiting the next days trivial of the large animal vet, only to roll under the electric w… read more

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god speed reba

last night after dinner i was walking around the house and found one of the RI reds on the front lawn in distress. she was weak and had labored breathing. i didn't want to leave her there so i asked john to put her in the chicken coup. when john picked her up elvis became very protective and was not far behind barking his objections… read more

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lilly the great dane pup

i have been pet sitting a 11 month old great dane pup- what a hoot! she is full of vim and vigor. i just love puppies- esp when they go home, LOL! read more

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cricket condo

the other day we woke to the sound of a cricket in the kitchen. matthew my non-furry animal lover decided it would be a good idea to put him in his bug box, and mommy lets look on www. what do crickets eat.com and we'll keep him. of course i was not going to let a teaching experience slip away. one thing lead to another with my matth… read more

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well i found a husky (not a malamute) local. a beautiful boy who is in foster care (thru the shelter). he has tested pos for heartworm and is undergoing treatment. i have never been thru and are ashamed to say have little or no real knowledge on it. anyone? DH and i talked for a while, i told him about all the dogs avail close by and he re… read more

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