We lost a chicken today. She had a cross beak. Some chickens with cross beak can have their beaks clipped or filed, but her bottom beak either split or fell off within the past few days, so she couldn't eat. We took her to the vet and were heartbroken to find out she had been starving. The vet put her down.
I'm sure others think it's strange to mourn a chicken, but no one likes to lose an animal under their care. Thankfully, my mother is conscientious enough to realize when one of her animals is sick, and always tries to do the right thing for them.
The Troll and I had lunch today, and went to Best Buy to investigate the camera I want to procure. Naturally, what was supposed to be a brief look became an hour-long affair, because he loves to look at everything in that store.
Mom took this photo with Dad's digital camera, which takes good outside photos but not-so-good indoor photos. Our passion flowers are out of control, and we love that because it attracts so many butterflies and bees!