dazza666 Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 hello all, I had to take one of my chickens to the vet this morning because she was not well at all she has a watery discharge coming from her beak, and couldn't stand up at all, one of her legs was just laying behind her, when I picked her up to check her out and placed her back down again she just fell over... vet thinks I should put her to sleep...otherwise im looking at £200 for x rays and so on... any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jill the potter Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 So sorry to hear that. I think I would go with the vets advice, they don't usually suggest it without good reason. Had to have one of mine PTS a couple of months ago, it's not a nice decision to have to make, but it will be in the chicks best interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy049 Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 im so sorry to hear that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBevBen Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Oh Dazza, as Jill says it's just blooming awful isn't it. We've also lost two girls in a very short space of time. I really feel for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza666 Posted October 30, 2010 Author Share Posted October 30, 2010 yeah, it sucks...she was OK yesterday...guess my decision is made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Its sometimes kind to be cruel.. Its really up to you. But i'd go with what the vet recommends. The vet was asking £120 a day to keep my little polish frizzle in, and there was a good chance she wouldn't respond anyway, so we thought it would be the best. So sorry. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 I'd be guided by your vet. She is suffering, and there are no guarantees that treatment will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna C Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 It really is hard, i had to have all 3 of my ex-batts put down withine months of each other. I felt like i was playing god and shouldn't . But i know now i stopped anymore suffering and that was the most important thing. sending a big hug, let us know how you get on . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Vet's don't suggest putting any animal to sleep easily so he must think she's suffering. I think you should go with his advice. She's had a good life with you so remember that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 I had Coco PTs a few weeks ago. It wasn't an easy descion to make but I couldn't let her suffer. When an animal is suffering its the last kindness you can do for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
