Thanks to everyone -- the flock is so happy now that it's in the 30s! Day 3 of meds is tomorrow. I will hang out and see how many sneeze, if our favorite hen still has her squishy crop w/ the hard thing inside, and how their overall spirits are. Yes I've considered just saving 5 of so of them... But two of our favorites are the sickest ones (the roo and the old hen w/ perhaps crop canker; she's his mom actually).
I'll keep you posted. I'm hoping this whole experience can maybe help someone else someday!
Kristen
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> Kirsten,
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> >I'm in tears now just writing this. A softie like me shouldn't have chickens. At least w/ big animals, you call the vet and she uses the needle.
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> I feel for you. But you have tried so hard. I actually have had my farm vet come out a few times to euthanize a hen for me. What about just having part of your flock euthanized and keep a few favorites and see if with less birds to care for, you can let them live out their lives in more comfort.
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> Marlene
> Nevada, USA
> www.anatolians-of-zaltana.com
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