Here and Now...What's Happening?

[Catsquotl]

Drinking my seccond coffeee of the day, thinking bout the hunger games and educate my kids. whatching my youngest 2 play wit cars and push each other around a bit.

[astrid]

One of my 3 hens is in a bad way,
looks like a egg has broken inside her,
and she is bleeding. Usually this is axe to the
neck, but she looks after my breakfast, and I'm
not giving up on her that fast. There are a few
things to try for those that have the patience and
tine to give first aid to chickens.
So.... after calling my chicken breeding friend and some Googling around,
my feathered friend had a warm salt water bath followed by a blow dry,
to avoid chills. And she will get to live in the house in a box
until she is either well enough to face her companions,
or has to be euthanized. I enjoyed my day bonding with her,
i did some deep merging and gave her a serious power infusion,
so fingers crossed she has the energy to pull through.

[Ol' Roy]

Sorry guys,
I haven't posted lately.

University of Kentucky 67 University of Kansas 59

Kentucky is the NCAA NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! In college basketball!

I know some of you don't care about sports. But what is most intriguing is the fact
that this was definitely a TEAM effort among superstars. 3 freshman and 2 sophmore starters
What a intriging lesson. If we could do this in the real world, what a better place
this world whould be. TEAMWORK!

BTW, the 2 stars of the Hunger Games are both from Kentucky!

Big Blue Nation!

[Marianne]

Posted by astrid (here)
One of my 3 hens is in a bad way,
looks like a egg has broken inside her,
and she is bleeding. Usually this is axe to the
neck, but she looks after my breakfast, and I'm
not giving up on her that fast. There are a few
things to try for those that have the patience and
tine to give first aid to chickens.
So.... after calling my chicken breeding friend and some Googling around,
my feathered friend had a warm salt water bath followed by a blow dry,
to avoid chills. And she will get to live in the house in a box
until she is either well enough to face her companions,
or has to be euthanized. I enjoyed my day bonding with her,
i did some deep merging and gave her a serious power infusion,
so fingers crossed she has the energy to pull through.

My fingers are crossed too, Astrid.
Does the hen have a name?

[ulli]

Posted by Catsquotl (here)
Drinking my seccond coffeee of the day, thinking bout the hunger games and educate my kids. whatching my youngest 2 play wit cars and push each other around a bit.

I am so happy you are visiting the Here and Now Village.
One of my favorite Avalonians...
WELCOME!!
Hope you can stay a while.

[ulli]

Posted by Marianne (here)

Posted by astrid (here)
One of my 3 hens is in a bad way,
looks like a egg has broken inside her,
and she is bleeding. Usually this is axe to the
neck, but she looks after my breakfast, and I'm
not giving up on her that fast. There are a few
things to try for those that have the patience and
tine to give first aid to chickens.
So.... after calling my chicken breeding friend and some Googling around,
my feathered friend had a warm salt water bath followed by a blow dry,
to avoid chills. And she will get to live in the house in a box
until she is either well enough to face her companions,
or has to be euthanized. I enjoyed my day bonding with her,
i did some deep merging and gave her a serious power infusion,
so fingers crossed she has the energy to pull through.

My fingers are crossed too, Astrid.
Does the hen have a name?

First this story gave me an LOL
and I read it aloud to my husband who also had a good laugh.
But now that this hen is getting extra energy from the Village
I'm getting curious as to it's whole life story,
so lets start with the name.
My prediction is that it will never move out and sleep on top of your clothes rail.

[mojo]

And she will get to live

A very touching story for the animal lovers in us...ty...

[PurpleLama]

My eldest feline, Calliope, has gone to the vet. She's been having digestive issues and has lost some weight. Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

[Calz]

Posted by PurpleLama (here)
My eldest feline, Calliope, has gone to the vet. She's been having digestive issues and has lost some weight. Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

Rather "rusty" remote reiki and best intent for your feline friend

[Guest]

Posted by PurpleLama (here)
My eldest feline, Calliope, has gone to the vet. She's been having digestive issues and has lost some weight. Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

Loving prayers to Calliope and Astrid's little hen.
Sometimes older cats have issues with hyper-thyroid.

My cat Lucky 19 when she passed had a hyper-thyroid and lost weight.

Love

Nora

[Marianne]

Posted by PurpleLama (here)
My eldest feline, Calliope, has gone to the vet. She's been having digestive issues and has lost some weight. Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

PL, sending love to Calliope. Can you ID her in your kitty vid (posted awhile back) or post a pic?
No problem if not. I just love seeing the cats!

J.B.

[PurpleLama]

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=MgyVZzFRfYw

She's the second one in the bedroom, but I name them all as I go along.

[Marianne]

I know this is a long post.

http://www.littlebigcat.com/health/slippery-elm/

SLIPPERY ELM
By Jean Hofve, DVM

As you may know, it is potentially dangerous to give herbs to pets, especially cats. Many people commonly extrapolate a dose of hebs by using the pet’s weight compared to the “standard” 150-pound human. A large dog, however, has a comparatively slow metabolism, while a small dog’s rapid heart rate and high energy level may make it difficult to get the desired effect. Cats have very different metabolism and enzymes, and many compounds that are safe for humans and dogs (like aspirin) can be toxic to cats.

Slippery Elm (Ulmus fulva) is an exception to the fears and cautions surrounding the use of herbs in animals. It is very safe and non-toxic. The part of the tree used is the inner bark, which is soft and stringy. Simplest to use is the powdered form, which can be purchased in bulk, or pre-packed in capsules, at most health food stores. It is readily available over the Internet from herb suppliers.

Herbalists attribute many wonderful healing properties to Slippery Elm: demulcent (soothing, mucilage-forming), emollient (soothing and protective for skin), nutritive (providing specific food nutrients), tonic (promoting healthy function of one or more body systems), and astringent (constricting, binding or drying effect). It can be used both internally and externally. Slippery Elm is one of the herbs used in the original formulation of “Essiac,” an herbal brew widely promoted as a cancer-fighter.

In the gastro-intestinal tract, Slippery Elm acts directly. It can be thought of as a sort of natural “Pepto-Bismol.” (Pepto-Bismol itself should not be used because it contains salicylate, a.k.a. aspirin). Its mucilage content coats, soothes, and lubricates the mucus membranes lining the digestive tract. Slippery Elm is an excellent treatment for ulcers, gastritis, colitis, and other inflammatory bowel problems. It is high in fiber, and so helps normalize intestinal action; it can be used to relieve both diarrhea and constipation. It may also help alleviate nausea and vomiting in pets suffering from non-GI illnesses, such as kidney disease. A syrup made from Slippery Elm Bark can be used to help heal mouth ulcers from all causes (see recipe below).

Slippery Elm contains many nutrients (carbohydrates, protein, fat, ascorbic acid, beta-carotene, calcium, and several trace minerals) that can be beneficial for recuperating pets, and it may stay down when other foods are not tolerated. It is known as a “survival” food; George Washington and his troops survived for days during the bitter winter at Valley Forge eating nothing but gruel made from Slippery Elm bark. However, Slippery Elm may interfere with the absorption of certain minerals and pharmaceuticals, so is best given separately from any concurrent drug therapy.

To give internally, mix about 1/4 teaspoon of Slippery Elm bark powder with cold water for every 10 pounds of body weight. For very small dogs, it is fine to use the same 1/4 teaspoon dose. The bulk powder may be very fluffy, so pack it down as much as possible to measure it. Alternatively, use 1/2 capsule (per 10 pounds), opened and the contents mixed with water. Slippery Elm powder will absorb many times its own weight in water, so be sure to add enough to make a moderately thick gruel. This gruel can be given before meals by syringe or eyedropper, or added to baby food, canned food, or a homemade diet. It has a slightly sweet taste and is usually well-tolerated by cats and dogs when mixed with food. Give a dose 5 to 30 minutes before meals for sore throat, and before or with meals for digestive tract problems, such as inflammatory bowel disease, until symptoms resolve. (NOTE: Slippery Elm may interfere with absorption of medications; and long-term use may have some effect on nutrient absorption. It may be best to give Slippery Elm at a different time, separate from medications. Please discuss use of all supplements and herbs with your veterinarian.)

Author Anitra Frazier gives the following recipe for Slippery Elm Bark syrup in her book, The New Natural Cat, which applies equally well to our canine companions when adjusted for weight: Into a small saucepan place 1/2 cup cold water and 1 teaspoon powdered slippery elm bark. Whip with a fork. Bring to simmer over low flame, stirring constantly. Simmer 1 or 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Cool and refrigerate. Keeps 7 or 8 days. Give a teaspoon of syrup (5 cc) for an average-size cat (again, about 10 pounds) 5 minutes before a meal to minimize diarrhea, or to soothe and heal mouth ulcers.

Slippery Elm bark is inexpensive and easy to use; it would be a great addition to your holistic medicine chest!'

NOTE: Taste the mixture before giving it to pets -- it should taste mildly sweet and smell sorta like maple syrup. If it's bitter or smells odd, it's old; don't use it. Packaged slippery elm should have a sell by date, check before buying. In an herb store, you can ask the herbalist how old it is, and ask if you can have a tiny sample of the powder to taste.
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[Ernie Nemeth]

Lit a candle for her, PL. Will keep her in my thoughts.
Hi everyone. Keeping quiet, plugging away at the mundane.
Listening to Peter Gabriel...

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZT9TlxipBPc

[PurpleLama]

We were informed that she has diabetes, which is complicated with her age. Lotusblossom is going to get her and bring her home and discuss what the options are with the vet. She is not one who travels well, so frequent vet visits will probably be out of the question, as she would be miserable under such circumstance.

It's tough. Thanks again for the thoughts and prayers.

[Carmody]

this Venus-over-sun transit has been quite strong......

[astrid]

She is Lucy and this morning she is much
brighter . I will be have to near
starve her so her egg production stops
and she heals up properly .
They are all due to have a moult soon
which is fairly energy taxing hopefully she
heals up before then . These are a hardy back
yard variety bred not to be fancy but just good
layers . They are also very placid and tame
she is quite enjoying the attention I'm sure.

Will do a healing journey for your cat PL when
I wake up properly .

[astrid]

Well, the fact she has got through the night is a good sign,
now to keep her clean and to make sure she doesnt get an
infection. Even thinking of adding a tiny amount of MMS to her
water, cant see that it would hurt.

Now I'm off to bath and hair dry her again.
I must say as far as chickens go she is very
calm and almost loving all the attention.

[ulli]

Posted by astrid (here)
Well, the fact she has got through the night is a good sign,
now to keep her clean and to make sure she doesnt get an
infection. Even thinking of adding a tiny amount of MMS to her
water, cant see that it would hurt.

Now I'm off to bath and hair dry her again.
I must say as far as chickens go she is very
calm and almost loving all the attention.

Long live Lucy!!!

[Marianne]

Sending love and Reiki to Calliope and Lucy this morning.

Last night I heard an owl hooting from the woods. I've heard him a few times before, lately. He's come to stay, I think. Feels like he is connecting to me in the dark night as I walk along, thinking. The darkness gets a bad rep sometimes ... it can be a wonderful thing.

And the light is so good too.

'Sun is shining'

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=wN2l-9BNnDc

I love you.
Marianne