LaLa's Woes

LaLa goose stretches her wings.

Early in the winter, on the morning of a hay delivery, Biscuit--the youngest Livestock Guardian--saw fit to play with LaLa goose. Biscuit still thinks like a puppy, which makes him dangerous around feathered creatures. He's the first to snatch up an unsuspecting chick, and his game quickly becomes a tasty treat.

On that Saturday morning I heard LaLa fussing and went to investigate. There I found Biscuit, penned up for the duration of the hay delivery, romping after his feathered game. Unfortunately, he'd already put a good hole in her back by the time I arrived. At the time, LaLa allowed me to scoop her up, place her into protective custody, and minister to her wound. She spent several days wrapped tightly in a bandage that protected her wound while leaving her wings free to flap.

In about a week, though, she had managed to fully unwind and shed the bandage. By this time her wound was safely closed, and the fresh air likely aided the healing process.

Now, although she still spends considerable time in protective custody, the feathers have regrown across her back and she is about ready to reenter the barnyard full time. She'll be glad to get out and about again, so long as she doesn't find herself cornered by any playful, bouncy young dogs.