I missed this when you posted a week ago, Michelle.

For the hens, try an oatmeal mash with groats or rolled oats, yogurt, some apple cider vinegar, and hot water, no salt. You can add flax seed and/or sunflower seeds, too. Once a week or so is a good start.

For yourself, continue as you have begun. Remembere you have friends and family who love you, including a feisty young son. You're stuck with us, so you might as well look forward to years of joyous living.

Maeve