At the moment we are really busy and it was just gone half past four when I found an appropriate moment in our work to slip up and check on the girls.
To my amazement the automatic door had already closed but the girls were all in. We are still trying to tweak the timing on the door since it has started working again and it closed earlier than I would like because it doesn’t allow much time for all of the girls to get in. Despite this Pebbles made it in, in time, and was on the perch next to Rusty and Freckles. I felt so proud of them.
The three little girls went in on their own
The five bigger girls were all on the back perch
I can’t believe we have cracked it at last. I think perhaps a few nights of me staying away at bedtime has helped them to go in on their own rather than rely on me to help them. I am so pleased with them tonight.
I didn’t get to call the vet today but I sucked the baytril into the syringe to see how much was left in the bottle and there is easily enough to give Pebbles a dose each day for a week so I won’t be needing any more for the moment. Pebbles seems to be completely back to normal which is good news. Let’s just hope it stays that way, I can do without any more drama.
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I bet you was very pleased to see them all settled for the night. I am so pleasedto hear that Freckels is better.
I was really thrilled that they did it on their own. At last I know they can put themselves to bed without me which will give me peace of mind if we have to go out.
YEA, progress. I’m so proud of your girls.
Thank you, I am too.
Great news – you’ve cracked it before the winter sets in – they’ll all be cosy in their lovely house! You’ve every reason to be pleased that your patience and persistence have paid off. 🙂
This seemed to take the longest time but all is well now that they have got the hang of it. As you say, it is good to have a routine before winter. I am very pleased with their progress at last. Maybe they actually needed less of me interfering and more of them getting on with it. They got there in the end.