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Rising Stars Stable
10:21:01 Willow ~ AA Breeder
Yay, I just got the final glass I needed for RO
Versailles
10:16:53 Versa
I was talking about the decline of their numbers appearing this season, "if it's not avian flu"
Versailles
10:15:48 Versa
Already aware lol
Hummingbird Meadows
10:14:52 Bird
@Versa, that is not avian flu. That comes from moldy feeders.
Versailles
10:13:56 Versa
If it's not avian flu, maybe the heatwaves are throwing off their migrations.
Versailles
10:13:16 Versa
I DO know I've seen some sick hummingbirds, but I suspect these are cases of neighbours not cleaning their feeders. The tongue swells up and the hummingbird can't drink... :(
Hummingbird Meadows
10:12:20 Bird
@Versa, yeah it makes sense. UT is known for their water birds though especially with the great salt lake.
Versailles
10:11:29 Versa
The struggle is if it spreads to the flying flocks. Then the bigger warnings go around. It's not that it primarily affects water birds, as much as it is the water birds aren't really interacting with the other species, if that makes sense
Hummingbird Meadows
10:09:54 Bird
@Versa, that is my understanding, yes. I am in UT and you are way over in TN though.
Versailles
10:09:24 Versa
Wolf,
Other than the fit it has thrown, it's... Doing hand things I guess, functioning as I'd hope while screeching about it angrily. LOL
Versailles
10:08:20 Versa
Ahhh, so you were told to worry about water birds probably because that's what's currently sick in your area. Over here, there's major warnings of avian flu going around and it's suggested feeders are taken down entirely. So it's chill over there, currently
Hummingbird Meadows
10:07:17 Bird
@Versa, I thought about taking my feeder down, but was told in my area to only worry about water birds at the moment. I haven't refilled it anyways though since I hardly see any visitors, but that is typical for summer.
Wolf Dancer
10:07:13 Wolf Burger (Leg)
Hows your hand Versa?
Cloud Peak Stables
10:06:28 Cloud
Hummingbirds are considered to be low risk for avian flu.
Versailles
10:05:58 Versa
Nah, it's hitting a lot of things... I've had to bleach my brand new feeder three times already because of sick visitors
Hummingbird Meadows
10:04:27 Bird
@Versa, my understanding was it is primarily affecting water birds?
Versailles
10:03:58 Versa
I'm willing to bet avian flu has something to do with it, sadly.
Cloud Peak Stables
10:01:41 Cloud
I'm definitely curious to know if others have seen less too.
Hummingbird Meadows
10:00:22 Bird
@Cloud, I just made a post in one of my birding groups on Facebook to see if anyone else is experiencing something similar. =/
KPH Equestrian
09:59:59 Rapcoon | Jester
oh no :( hopefully they'll be back!

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Rising Stars Stable
10:21:01 Willow ~ AA Breeder
Yay, I just got the final glass I needed for RO
Versailles
10:16:53 Versa
I was talking about the decline of their numbers appearing this season, "if it's not avian flu"
Versailles
10:15:48 Versa
Already aware lol
Hummingbird Meadows
10:14:52 Bird
@Versa, that is not avian flu. That comes from moldy feeders.
Versailles
10:13:56 Versa
If it's not avian flu, maybe the heatwaves are throwing off their migrations.
Versailles
10:13:16 Versa
I DO know I've seen some sick hummingbirds, but I suspect these are cases of neighbours not cleaning their feeders. The tongue swells up and the hummingbird can't drink... :(
Hummingbird Meadows
10:12:20 Bird
@Versa, yeah it makes sense. UT is known for their water birds though especially with the great salt lake.
Versailles
10:11:29 Versa
The struggle is if it spreads to the flying flocks. Then the bigger warnings go around. It's not that it primarily affects water birds, as much as it is the water birds aren't really interacting with the other species, if that makes sense
Hummingbird Meadows
10:09:54 Bird
@Versa, that is my understanding, yes. I am in UT and you are way over in TN though.
Versailles
10:09:24 Versa
Wolf,
Other than the fit it has thrown, it's... Doing hand things I guess, functioning as I'd hope while screeching about it angrily. LOL
Versailles
10:08:20 Versa
Ahhh, so you were told to worry about water birds probably because that's what's currently sick in your area. Over here, there's major warnings of avian flu going around and it's suggested feeders are taken down entirely. So it's chill over there, currently
Hummingbird Meadows
10:07:17 Bird
@Versa, I thought about taking my feeder down, but was told in my area to only worry about water birds at the moment. I haven't refilled it anyways though since I hardly see any visitors, but that is typical for summer.
Wolf Dancer
10:07:13 Wolf Burger (Leg)
Hows your hand Versa?
Cloud Peak Stables
10:06:28 Cloud
Hummingbirds are considered to be low risk for avian flu.
Versailles
10:05:58 Versa
Nah, it's hitting a lot of things... I've had to bleach my brand new feeder three times already because of sick visitors
Hummingbird Meadows
10:04:27 Bird
@Versa, my understanding was it is primarily affecting water birds?
Versailles
10:03:58 Versa
I'm willing to bet avian flu has something to do with it, sadly.
Cloud Peak Stables
10:01:41 Cloud
I'm definitely curious to know if others have seen less too.
Hummingbird Meadows
10:00:22 Bird
@Cloud, I just made a post in one of my birding groups on Facebook to see if anyone else is experiencing something similar. =/
KPH Equestrian
09:59:59 Rapcoon | Jester
oh no :( hopefully they'll be back!

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Crushed December 27, 2024 02:38 PM


Crystal River
 
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So, I am just really crushed. I got a call from my horse trainer this morning that her/my horse has to be put down in a few days.
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Last winter, I was basically separated from the horse that was my best friend for The past couple years. My trainer had me start working with one of her horses to help improve my riding. At the same time, I have been going through about a year of the ups and downs of depression. The mare threw me off first ride, but I still kept working with her. She was an awesome horse, and the only reason she did that was because she was teaching me. Anyway, I worked with her for months and did about everything with her. I would work on regular saddle, riding (Saddleseat), Showmanship, bareback, and trail rides. I got to take her to a show in October and we brought home a ton of ribbons and memories. Honestly, it's been one of the best years in my life. Even my body felt the best it's ever been. Unfortunately, the last day of the show she came up sick. It's been a few months of trying to figure it out, but she has an intestinal tumor. Unfortunately, It is in a weird spot and there isn't really a cure. Plus , she gets into colicky fits of extreme pain. I just feel like everything was going so well until it didn't. I had so much fun with her and really enjoyed her and really sucks That it's actually coming to an end.
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Long story short, I put it in a ton of work in love, and It seems unreal for it to come to an end. It was really cool to have a really awesome horse bond to you. Like I said, I had a strong relationship with another Mary, but the 360° of this horse is different. I am just really crashed/heartbroken right now 💔

Edited at December 27, 2024 02:52 PM by Crystal River
Crushed December 27, 2024 03:03 PM


Blue Diamond
 
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Sending love and consolation your way
Crushed December 27, 2024 03:24 PM


ZeroZero
 
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So sorry Crystal.
Remember, it's not her fault, it's not your fault, it's nature who is the bitch.
But you both got a lot of love from one another for a good year, and both made each others life so good while you could.

Edited at December 27, 2024 03:25 PM by ZeroZero
Crushed December 29, 2024 07:41 PM


Crystal River
 
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Thank you guys so much <3
Spent a bit of time with her this weekend, just really devastated. I really miss her 💔
Crushed December 30, 2024 05:01 PM


FirstLightFarms

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I'm so, so sorry. Those difficult mares really are the best horses in the world, and they wiggle into such a deep part of your heart. She sounds like such a great horse, and really helped you a lot.
I've been there. You're not alone. It's hard, and it'll hurt when you least expect it, but it does get better. Eventually the memories will become your greatest treasure, and there's no losing that. Hugs and wishing you the best moving into the new year. 💗

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