The Unplanned Vet Visit! Our Rescue Kitten Is Not Herself & I Need To Know Why

[@yana55ya]

That Nugget is a character! What if you put a piece of smaller mesh, only in front of the water spigot by his? Just wide enough so he couldn't poke his head through to grab the bracelet. He is so sweet and funny! ❤ love to watch y'all every day!

[@lovelearning7467]

I’m thinking the same thing. Perhaps a square of screen wired to the fence? Can’t wait to see what the solution is!

[@Mark_773]

A few car tags or a sign might work

[@annpachini2155]

I was thinking the same thing

[@marinbandel2574]

I agree this is a great idea. Just a small area by the spigot with small mesh hardware cloth should keep Nugget away, maybe 3x5 would probably work. Hugs from N.C..❤️

[@yana55ya]

@@lovelearning7467 that is exactly what I meant, but I just couldn't make the words in my head get to my fingers!

[@lookingforbluewater6162]

Love the bracelet idea on the faucets!! Turn a bucket upside down over the faucet. This will hide the bracelet. 😊. He is used to seeing buckets. I have those SQUIRREL tendencies like Jason 😂😂. So glad Biscuit is on the mend!!🥰. You all look after your animals so well!❤️❤️

[@bigskydreamer26]

Sometimes the simplest things can bring a great solution. I love the bucket idea!

[@teresareinert8271]

Brooke you should look for nugget a busy board for toddlers. Everything is designed so theirs no swallow hazard and it will be so funny watching him mess with it. Lol

[@VintageStylebyJo]

That would be soooo cute❤

[@Barny-26]

Yeah, Jason could make one and screw on some knobs and drawer pulls and different things and shiny things, lol, and then put it on a wooden post

[@marthajones3622]

Excellent idea for Nugget to have a play station!!! He is so funny and a joy to us all and would be funny for all to watch on video! Great idea with the bracelets at the water spigots too! I have a problem remembering to cut my outside watering off or also to remember to move the hose every now and then for gentle soaking. That’s going to help me out SO much! I am an avid gardener and I am 82 Years old and my “forgettery” is overwhelmed!! 😂😂😂

[@marlenedeal7124]

Ha ha

[@kathleenrose4170]

That is a GREAT idea and fun to watch esp if its shiney!

[@hawkrose8403]

That little kitten is ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE! THANK YOU BROOKE SO VERY MUCH FOR TAKING GOOD CARE OF HER!!

[@dianelitten-artz8407]

Brooke, I appreciate how responsible you are for the care of the kittens and the puppies. Most wouldn't do anything at all. You guys are the best.

[@AnnePusateri]

Use something metal like a lock they need to carry in 😮their pocket to remind them of the water.

[@ansleykinnamon4380]

Brooke I could not stop laughing at Nugget. He listened and understood everything you said. I'm glad little Biscuit is better.

[@alicemayer1297]

Brooke, what about a section of chicken wire on the fence in the area of the faucet so Nugget can’t stick his head through to grab the bracelet. I hope the bracelet reminders work. They seem like a good idea.

[@marlenedeal7124]

I was thinking that too

[@melanievandelden3953]

Exactly what I was thinking

[@littleredhen]

As for marking nuggets, waterfaucet put a bucket on the ground beside it upside down when it's off and right side up when it's on. Hope this helps you, Brooke 😊👍- Catherine from Charleston, West Virginia

[@jeancultice6859]

Brooke if putting one of those jelly bracelets in a color that is close to the color of the faucet won't work. Try attaching signs or paneling to the section of fence behind the faucet so Nugget can't peck through at the faucet.

[@carolynkosin6256]

Lysine every day usually will help keep the cold virus away , and also helps with the immune system that the cold virus destroy their immune system

[@kareno6712]

Now if Jason comes inside with an arm full of jelly bracelets you’ll know it’s more serious than just shutting off the water, dementia must be setting in! Good luck sister!!😂

[@rennetteroney560]

It will work for a little while because it's new but after it's there for a while you'll just turn the water on and forget to grab the hair tie. Then you'll forget to put it back on the faucets and lose them. We humans all do it. Put a note by the light switch to turn it off. My personal fault and after a while the note just becomes wall art.🤔😉👍

[@janiceday7495]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@yvonnemcmahan9037]

😂😂😂😂

[@VintageStylebyJo]

Sooo funny🤗❤️👍🤣

[@janiceday7495]

Can you put a bit wire panelling with a smaller gauge (similar to chicken wire) just between Nugget and that water faucet? Even if it’s a temporary measure until you can think of a better solution ?

[@nurse19669]

Hope Biscuits feels better! She is lucky she has such a caring and responsible mom! Putting mesh on the fence so Nugget can't get at! I remember Jason saying that on your last live about the bracelets, it's a very ingenious idea! Some sunflowers are perennials so if you let the seeds fall off you will have them for next year! God Bless You and your family 🙏🙏

[@WarmFuzzyVibes]

Seeds means annual. Perennial means the roots resprout next spring. But maybe you are right about some of them. I think Maximilian Sunflowers are perennials! The other kinds are annuals.

[@lisasmith1684]

They reseed themselves for the following season so like a perennial so I see what she's saying

[@ceceliabarker2763]

Brooke... you are such a kind person. Your daughter has the best parents ever. That is why she is growing up to be an amazing young lady.

[@carolinepagett4236]

Put a small piece of fencing or 4 planks of wood so that Nugget can’t See the spicket From his side then it won’t bother himxx

[@kathleenroman9379]

I’m laughing so hard at Nugget going after the bracelet! Funny guy! I thought you were going to use them for kitty collars! 😂😂😂

[@CynthiaBerry713]

I'd change some of those darker, black bracelets to brighter colors, a few blend right in with the spigots...yes that's a universal term...and you might not see them and forget to put them on! Maybe put Nuggets on the gate lock or gate post? So glad little Biscuit is doing better!

[@beckywatts502]

Idea for the Nugget area....put a binder clip (like the kind that holds papers together, just google binder clip) maybe on the zip tie, so Nugget can't see it. Then J and M can just attach the clip to their shirts when they turn the water on. I use them for everything, from chip bags to feed bags. Hope this helps.

[@jodiyoung5578]

Praying for precious Biscuit 🙏 💓 Glad all went well with the vet. Are they enjoying the new toys I sent them? I hope so. They are adorable.

[@cherricorcoran9523]

Her eyes look weepy also. She is so precious.

[@fuzzylop9164]

The bracelets on the faucets is a great idea. Nugget is such a character.

[@kathleenanderson8172]

Im so glad Biscuit is doing better and that all 3 kittens are doing great.

[@Sparkysings2]

Kitten neuters are nothing. I used to be a vet tech. Very easy in them especially young. So happy Brooke is so diligent taking such good care of all the babies. Prayers little Biscuit gets better asap!

[@anyascelticcreations]

I agree. I was in the veterinary field for quite a while too. We had all the kittens spayed or neutered before we adooted them out. That way it's 100% sure that there won't be any unplanned kitty pregnancies with anyone who went through us for adoption. They heal so much faster as babies, too. I have had all of my own kitties spayed or neutered as babies, too. And I haven't had a single problem ever related to spaying or neutering my kittens young. I hope this continues to spread as the normal thing to do.

[@Sheilas_empty_nest]

Your animals are some of the luckiest animals on the planet! That bracelet idea is a great way for me to remember to take my pills in the morning. Just because they are in a day-of-the-week pill box doesn't mean I remember to take them LOL Thanks for the idea!

[@sharonj7274]

I had to set a reminder on hubbys phone to remind him to take his pills in the morning and at night.

[@angelawebb6987]

Brooke and Jason, you probably won't ever see this, but here goes. If there is any hard wear cloth wire left, enough could be attached to the chicken to keep the emu from being able to reach that braclet. Worth a try

[@MsHighpockets]

Morning 🌞 well the idea of the bracelets on the faucet is a good one !! To keep Nugget from getting the bracelet place a piece of plywood ( just a strip wide enough ) between the fence and the faucet ( spigot) The kittens are growing 💗 And looking so good 😊

[@CJ-bu8mh]

Yes, or my idea for her is to add a patch of hardware cloth so it is see-through yet openings too small for his head and beak.

[@1HonestAbe]

A small board running up and down could be attached to the T-Post with zip ties and just hang a hook to the wood. The board just has to be wide enough so Nugget can't see behind the board. Something about the size of a round aluminum pie pan would work to. Anything to hide the bracelet and he can't reach around it.

[@vickiwallace9694]

That's a GENIUS idea Brooke. Kudos to whomever came up with it. What if you put a hook on the side of that gray box that faces away from Nugget? You could hang the bracelet/reminder on there. Thanks for sharing! 💜🐾🐾💜

[@barbaradaugherty9626]

Does Nugget go after all “novelties” he spots, or just the bright sparkly. If is just the bright sparkly, then maybe put the black one there-preferably when he’s not looking!

[@janinepennell2130]

Now all Jason needs to do is remember to take the jelly band off of the faucet when he turns it on!🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤣 Good luck with all the things that you have to remember on your farm. And hope Biscuit is fully recovered and the other 2 kitties are well!🤗💖

[@cherylsmith-bell6509]

Use the black or dark green the same color as the faucet and see if that works, or put a piece of tin or boards that shield it from his view. Glad Miss Bisquite is doing better. Your kittens are beautiful and so lucky to be on your farm.

[@MaryTopping]

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[@MaryTopping]

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[@tamiperry3479]

Glad Biscut is on the mend. I absolutely love you and Jason's sense of humor with each other! Lmao

[@LindaSpringer-rh9xx]

Hope kitty is all better, and the boys don’t pick up her breathing issues.

[@dellal5930]

U need only cover a small section of fence so Nugget can not reach through and grab jelly spiral. U can use a piece if fabric. Just tight knots at 4 corners. Or do u have signs you can use to cover that section of fence? Anything that covers that section to block Nugget. I sew and think of fabric first...lol Plz give the kitties pets for me!!

[@caroletrawick2454]

Great idea! What if you put a dark bracelet on Nuggets spigot instead of a shiny one? I sure hope Biscuit gets well soon!❤

[@agrammie5668]

I was thinking the same😊

[@sharronmiller451]

So glad Biscuit is ok. The kittens are so adorable! ❤❤❤

[@VintageStylebyJo]

Nugget is the best! He’s so silly❤😊 I’m so glad biscuit is better, she’s a sweetheart ❤

[@cathycollier6869]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Grahamcracker6366]

Thank y’all for caring for those sweet babies! ❤

[@kristinecrosby8236]

So glad that the kittens are doing better! For the faucet put a lock hanging on it or a bolt so he has to remove it for it to work lol

[@devoted2knit177]

Oh Nugget! Too funny. Glad Biscuit is healing

[@janicegipson4691]

Prayers that Biscuit is blessed with a quick recovery with no long term issues plus the boys don’t have any issues fending any infection off. Like the bracelet hack❣️For nugget’s faucet, wire up a piece of chicken wire on the field fence big enough he can’t get to the spigot. He won’t be needing to turn the water on/off himself so he doesn’t need access to the handle....

[@gemmaswain2251]

Not much gets past your emu. Good one, Nugget.

[@suehinze1566]

Great idea for remembering to turn the water off. We also call it a spigot in the North. Another thing you can look into if it continues to be a problem is an automatic turn-off float. They come in many styles and prices. They come in handy for keeping the live stock tanks filled throughout the day. You just keep the hose attached. I'm sure glad Biscuit is on the mend. Her brothers sure didn't like that she was leaving to go to the vets office. ❤

[@RuthAnnnMorris]

Good catch Brooke! Smell is a great warning sign to let us know something is wrong with anyone or animal. I must say Brooke that those kittens are adorable!!! For the faucet near Nugget use just a black ponytail tie. The color, I believe, is what he’s attracted to. So those black elastic ponytail bands should work. I’ll put one on my wrist when I wear my hair down, so when it gets hot I take that ponytail band from my wrist and pull my hair back and use it for my hair. I’m waiting for y’all to use that post hole equipment and see if it will work for those posts. I must say too, I really love getting a video from y’all everyday!!! Much love and blessings to you Brooke, Jason and MaryCarl and of course all the animals too…..

[@heatherprus5364]

Love how Nugget had his beak wide open and his eyes stuck on you and the shiny pretty bracelets in your hand. He may have been sizing up you earrings too! 😂

[@karenspeer7378]

I Love the jelly band idea!! I Hope Biscuit gets better soon!! God Bless and have a Wonderful Day!! 🌻😀❤

[@beckystone7994]

Y’all can simply turn a bucket over top of the facet by Nuggets pasture, and that will keep him from playing with the bracelet I suggest a dark colored bucket so it doesn’t tempt him to peck at it, you’ll just have to remember to put the bucket back over the faucet when you put the bracelet back on it 🤣🤣! Brooke you should go back and buy replacements for those bracelets because in time the place where the bracelet is glued will degrade and break and you’ll need a replacement and if your luck is like mine you won’t be able to find those bracelets when you need them! I’m glad Biscuit is not to suck but respiratory illnesses can become very bad quickly so I’m glad you caught it quick!! Such sweet kittens and I’m glad they will have each other when they are old enough to go to the barn to live , y’all might want to put them in carriers and start taking them down to the barn when your down there working so they start getting use to it a few weeks before you put them down there , and it will also help that they will have their cat tower and other play items to help them know that it’s their new home when they go to live in the barn , and they will love exploring and playing in the barn and wondering around the farm !! God bless ❤️🙏🙋🏻🌈🌈

[@coolstamper]

For the water spicket near Nugget, place a T-post about a foot or two away from the water spicket, or far enough away so Nugget can’t reach it, and place one of the bright colored ones on it so that it’s noticeable when someone turns the water on. 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸

[@GerryKitts]

Brooke, put the bracelet on the faucet and drop a small bucket over it. That way Nugget can't see it. Just a suggestion.

[@kathleenroman9379]

I sincerely hope this weather gets better. It’s rough to be outside in it. Your boys have shade, cool beds & a fan! So nice! I hope Miss Biscuit gets feeling better & that the boys don’t catch it. TYTY for sharing! ❤️❤️🙏❤️❤️

[@debbyalden55]

Nugget is so cool, he is trying to help. He is saying, turn off the water 💧 lol. Maybe a rope, something not shiny, or block that area so nugget can't put his head through silly bird. Glad biscuit is on the mend. Thanks Brooke 😊

[@megslittlehouseinthecountry]

Nugget sure does love the shiny things! I sure hope it works! Remembering to turn off the water is important, especially if you are paying for it! 💖💖💖 Praying for Biscuit, hope she is doing better and back to being healthy!🙏🙏🙏

[@pamlaw5959]

Brooke, you take such good care of your kitties and all your animals. I hope Biscuit is feeling really good soon. I like the bucket idea for that faucet near Nugget you could try it and see if it would work if not try other things to cover the bracelet up. Also if there is a way to put a bell on those bracelets then maybe the ringing would make Jason or anyone using the water remember because every step would ring the bell as you are wearing it Of course maybe not with the one Nugget could get to he might have a field day ringing the bell

[@maryderae]

I hope what ever the little one has, she can't pass it on to the boys. That was so cute, them trying to get her out of the cage lol

[@santa1480]

Brooke why not put 1 gallon ice cream buckets over water spigots it will make it easier to see if water is on if bucket is not over tap and bucket dangles from tap handle using rope carabiner then hook it to your belt while watering.

[@iquestion8493]

It's great to find solutions to nagging problems. And, it's wonderful that you guys do just that!❤

[@positiveworld-view8677]

Black kitty...Ooh soo cute Happy to see again!

[@patmcdonald4607]

Biscuit is looking so much better, she is adorable I saw that video where Jason was talking about the bracelets, I think its a great idea. If it works I'm going to tell LHL and ISS abo. Nugget isn't going to let you put that on his, not for sure how to do it.

[@saraanderson6615]

Brooke, you are such a great cat mother. ❤ Really you, Jason and Mary Carl are all such great pet owners and lover’s rescuers.

[@tamom64]

They make timers for the spigot. I use it when filling horse troughs and adding water to our pool because I've forgotten to shut off the water. Works great! Turns the water off for you.

[@positiveworld-view8677]

Cog kitty Chanel has my vote🐈💖

[@michelleharris4014]

Can you just hang a sign or piece of plywood on the outside of the fence to prevent Nugget from reaching through. Or zip tie some metal fencing with smaller holes. The wood might prevent him from seeing it and being a temptation! Glad Biscuit is on the mend. ❤️

[@tinahigginswoods5501]

Hey Brook, how about hanging a sign on the fence there in front of the faucet. This will put a barrier between Nugget and the faucet. Then you can put the bracelet on the faucet. Also, use a dark color bracelet like black, green, or blue and not a shiny one.

[@Wintermoons]

It's so good how on top y'all are when it comes to the health of your zoo. It's good for the baby and helps to keep it from spreading to the others.

[@meeofcourse4152]

Pleased your love for your critters brings you to understanding Biscuit's need for medical care.... And now improving. Those Jelly bands a fab idea.

[@dianestephenson7639]

My idea on hiding the spiral from nugget is,,on that white box below the spigot put a hook to hang the spiral on then nugget won't see it but it will b close enough to use it 🤞I'm hoping biscuit feels better very very soon. She is a cute & sweet little kitten 😸 ❤😊

[@CJ-bu8mh]

Sure, but if one spigot has the bracelet in a different place Jason might not notice it!

[@dianesmith2480]

I’m glad your little Biscuit will be OK! She’s a sweet little thing! It’ll take a little training to remember to take the bracelet, but I think it’ll work!

[@CopperIslandHomestead]

This is so smart! I need to do this for myself! ❤

[@susancox9075]

Hi there, Brooke! RE: Nugget & the Jelly band issue - If you were to attach a large enough square or rectangle piece of a smaller wire mesh, i.e. chicken coop wire type of a thing, to the whole area on the fence where Nugget can put his head through, that could prevent him from reaching the jelly band. Unless his head can reach over the top of this area . . . in which case, you might consider raising the height of this smaller mesh wire beyond the current fence height. This wire could cover the whole expanse of his neck reaching ability. Just a thought! Hoping Biscuit has a speedy recovery, and the other two black kittens stay healthy! Hope your jelly band experiment is a great success! Have a wonderful day now! Blessings to you & your family!

[@marybroussard043]

Good Morning Cog Family & Squad! Hope all is well…have a blessed day ☀️

[@dianajones8598]

Brooke, put a patch of chicken wire attached the fence panel in front of the spicket, so Nugget can't reach it.

[@marycoker99]

Good Thursday morning, Jason, Brooke, and MC. I am glad Biscuit is going to the vet. Hope it goes well 😊.

[@JnnnL]

The boys wanted to know where there baby sister is going. There pretty protective over her. There just so cute! Also I’m in IL and was raised with our farm animals, and We always called it a water Spicket. ❤️ 🐾🐾🐾

[@jenniferjenkins3341]

Nugget is such a great helper 😂

[@lauraturley5612]

The bracelets are a good idea. You might want to put a small tag hanging on the jelly bracelets saying which spigot the bracelet is from so you don’t have to search to see which one you forgot to turn off. Nugget’s spigot requires a bucket over the spigot lol. He is just so inquisitive. But not sure he can steal a bucket.

[@catlady4799]

All your kittens are adorable. I am glad Biscuit is feeling better. Love watching you.

[@claudiawarren6053]

Maybe wire some chicken wire at the portion of the fence to keep Nugget from taking the bracelet for his own. Great idea Brooke, and I absolutely love the care you and your family give to all of your animals!

[@janehondaeckstein8325]

So glad Biscuit is feeling better she is so sweet. The bracelet idea is 👍 . Is there anyway to put a timer on the faucet by Nugget?

[@natalieherring1941]

Good idea

[@carlacunningham4006]

My suggestion on the Nugget/faucet 'band' issue would be to get another band, one that is gray or black....gray would blend in with the faucet metalic color. Either color would be less attractive to Nugget to want to peck at.

[@lararabb8888]

Poor little Miss Biscuit! She has had a rough start. Hoping she comes out of this much stronger with a better immune system. Watch the boys like a hawk!

[@brittaneepruitt3707]

Attach a piece of plexiglass to a square portion of the fence? It would keep his head from being able to reach.

[@heidijacobsen115]

Can you wrap that jelly spiral twice or three times around the end of the hose? That should be out of Nugget’s reach, yet very noticeable. Glad you got the kitten’s respiratory infection! Good call!

[@lenellamaxwell6934]

For the spigot next to Nugget, you can use a carabiner to put through the hole for a lock to let you know the water ihas been turned off. Or it can be looped on a belt loop or a button hole while the water is turned on.

[@caroleosborne3379]

Great idea! Brooke,you might want to replace those black or dark bracelets with the lighter colors to make them more viable. It's probably just the camera making it darker to us. Biscuit is so precious! I have 3 rescue kitties ( and a dog,Reba) but she makes me want another one! Love from Tennessee!!!❤😁

[@marcellasmith8942]

attach a square of hardware cloth on the fence inbetween Nugget and the faucet, he cant reach thru it and make it like 2 foot square so he can't reach around it to get the bracelet off the faucet

[@kimparnell6410]

You guys are crawling with critters! Bless your hearts for giving these precious babies a home. Your barn will be safe from mice and snakes in return. 😍

[@JuanitaPeredo-b3h]

So glad that little biscuit is doing better. Nugget is such character. Lol😂😂

[@johntatum1951]

Thanks for sharing Brooke...I know how Bisquit feels with the upper respiratory infection...I am hoping to get over mind without antibiotics...God bless!

[@beckyriott1584]

So glad she's going to be ok u guys r great

[@saravalentino4755]

Awesome job and Glad biscuit is going to be ok❤

[@psalms125selah]

Just an Idea! Brooke, you could take a piece of a tin panel and make a square, oh about 3 ft. wide and height going from the ground to the top of your fencing and taking zip ties, after drilling holes on the edges of the panel of where the wire is at, to attach the panel with the zip ties or wire ties(can use pieces of discarded wiring that have a plastic coating on them or any types of wire) to the tin panel. Thus securing the panel to that part of the fence where the water spigot is at! That way Nuggo can't stick his head through in that area and mess with the jelly bracelet on the spigot!

[@kaylawiklanski6796]

That's such a good idea. Nugget said you don't need that I'll remind ya. Glad you caught the upper respiratory infection it can get so nasty and quick. Get well Biscuit.

[@katree2002]

I think I would get Jason to keep the Sheriff's attention and put that darkest colored bracelet on. That bright grey color really caught his eye, especially since he was watching you. You could also put a small piece of plywood between the fence and silver box. Just make it big enough that he can't get over or around it.

[@suzyqsmith7310]

Try turning a bucket over the faucet. You will be able to see if the bucket is off the faucet even from a distance. Especially a colored one. We do this in our pasture with the horses.

[@kathylovejoy2569]

Put a piece of plywood behind the water spigot, attach to the fence. Make it big enough so he can't see it. Those bracelets are a really good idea.

[@janmoore8241]

Suggestion: Put a sheet of metal fastened to the fence, blocking Nugget access to the faucet. Great idea Brooke to use the spiral bracelet.

[@Sandra-qt4wr]

So glad Biscuit is on the mend. You are so good with your animals.

[@sharonsmith9478]

I can watch kitty's play all day long

[@robertamorrison3462]

Don't know why I had a feeling Nugget was going to want his own jelly bracelet. 🤣 I like the idea of blocking the sheriff's ability to peck at the bracelet, either with a sign or something. I don't know if you could find some small netting, he couldn't get through, so something solid and without sharp ends (like wire would have) so he can't hurt himself. I'm glad Biscuit was already feeling better and am praying neither of the boys gets sick. It is so much fun seeing them all playing together.

[@cathycrowder2226]

Brooke - you have a hole in the handle that allows you to lock down the water. Put a lock through the holes but don't lock it. Have MC and Jason take off the lock and put it in their pocket. Even if they leave the water on the lock in the pocket will remind them to go back and shut it off.

[@faithbaker8233]

Biscuit is just beautiful. I really think she has Maine Coon in her. I am glad she was seen and on meds. It seems you caught her infection early.