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Pers, my pet kangaroo Basil (Western Grey) could also scent rain (or he was psychic) Not a cloud, nothing, but Bas would be banging on the back door to come inside - he hated being rained on - and sure enough, within a couple of hours, down it would pour!! It's always bothered me that a native animal would so hate rain, but as he also loved riding in the car, drinking sweet milky tea and eating biscuits whilst sitting on the couch watching TV, I finally decided he was a Queens Counsel in disguise. Probably on the lam from the Mafia!! And he could knock on the door to come in. If he was outside and no one was home to let him in and it rained, he would cringe under the tank stand during the rain, and go "kkkkkeeeekkk keeekkkkk" at me when I came home to indicate his distress that his grey suit and waistcoat was getting wet. As required by law, I set him free when he was old enough, and he rushed back inside saying he wasn't going out there, the joint was full of flamin' kangaroos and echidnas and stuff, and the prickles would ruin his suit. So, finally, he was free to go, but he chose to stay. As for the woman with the dogs. It would be so totally laughable if it wasn't so sad. Sorry to derail the post. Pers made me do it!! LOL a good derail ..and a lovely bit of writing :)

YAY :) what beautiful Xrays to see

poor boy NO painkiller unless he's been to the vet - as you know, it can mask symptoms.... he may have done a header .. or twisted .... warm & rest , & a few extra treats ?

Ok..while I do believe dogs do have some ability NOT accounted for by the normal senses - the information seems to have been imparted or interpreted incorrectly in this situation poor Dogs indeed. It will be interesting to see what else the lady was taught. speaking of nose power :) *smile* I still miss my Kieran boy , who used to always tell us if there was rain coming .he'd be outside, nosing into the wind , and taking huge whuffs of air - he used to act as if it was one of the best scents ever! We used to take him out & say "Kiery, is there Rain?" & he'd sniff away - but very briefly if there was no rain :) and dear Hammie with the nose he got from his Cocker sire ..he would quarter an area naturally ,and could track ferals so well ..

not the best comparison , but I see what you are trying to say .They are your larder .Fairynuff . I still believe they could have more enrichment :) and , no , I don't eat my chooks . have a friend who breeds chooks & ducks to eat though...- she has enclosed a huge part of her yard in which is her little'orchard' about 7 different fruiting trees, plus vines and chookies/ducks . It all seems to work well , and she always has fresh poultry . her hatchlings are always much loved and even named! Just cannot do it myself .

Mental image of someone putting on a suit of armour to spank its bottom :laugh:

Oh Stan .... how many brain cells died in that wonderful effort ?

Hope it heals ok :)

Hopefully the croc doesn't get punished - and the keeper recovers well and quickly (and has learned a lesson ) OUCH. bet he doesn't need an adrenaline rush for some time - that would've been a big one!

I agree wholeheartedly . if it as posted ..a dog not eating, not pooing except blood- losing sight , and unsteady /shaky ..it is very needing of proper treatment /support.

I suggest she gets herself and the poor dog to a large vet hospital/teaching facility ASAP . I also think he should be IN hospital on supportive therapy while being tested .. Hopefully he will find help soon...

What a marvellous legacy of happy times you are capturing :) Such a loved big boy ........

LIKE :)

wise words . Health insurance is a MUST , I think :) Pups have a habit of scaring us silly with one thing & another ;)

I knew as well , and did all the recommended things with feeding/exercise , etc ...my Dane X boy died from torsion One thing with large dogs (two really) which you would have been told -keep 'em lean , grow em slow - and limit impact exercise for the growing period . Actually - leaving mother/siblings at 8 weeks or later is NOT because of being upset etc - it is because between 6 weeks - 8 weeks is one of the MOST important learning times .It is when mum & siblings work on doggy communication , bite inhibition and doggy rules . if this is NOT learned properly ..a puppy/dog may literally not be able to communicate effectively when out & about , and can involve aggression/;fearfulness around other dogs .

perhaps ask the vet exactly how much protein should be fed ..? Then seek out sources which can supply this ....

maltese? those cute white fluffy things? yes- they can be very deadly ... I knew a pair who could hunt very well.

they have scrawny necks , T . ;)

ohhhh...research.OK Don's first real leash :)

My link collar colours oh..and what Don got ;) PURPLE :)

I can't see anything wrong with the diet :) it sounds nourishing and delicious!! I am hoping you both take care of each other now ...

thanks, teekay - sky watching in earnest is new to me :)

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good update :) provided chooks have plenty to scratch in/search for ..they are relatively happy, I've found. Piles of autumn leaves , and ,depending how easy it is to find over there .. biscuits of lucerne/alfalfa hay ... the latter are ideal! edit : I had forgotten just how inadequate that coop was - and hope chooks get something a bit larger soon ....

That face ......................... :)