The Dogmother Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 I think that the upshot is that if your hen looks droopy, isn't feeding and/or has poo issues, then get it to the vet pronto. * soapbox moment* I never fail to be amazed at the number of posts you see on poultry forums of folk with clearly dying or seriously ill hens delaying taking them to the vet and trying to nurse them at home; it is important to now when it crosses that line and proper care/meds are essential. I can't tell you how cross it makes me to see birds dying needlessly; we have a duty of care towards our animals and it makes sense to source a chicken-savvy vet in your area and to ensure that your animals have appropriate care. There's plenty of room on this soapbox if any of you'd care to join me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted June 10, 2011 Author Share Posted June 10, 2011 I feel JUST like you, it makes my blood boil.. I simply cannot understand it I was going t say surely those people would not leave their rabbit, cat, dog . horse, ill and not take to a vet, but sadly those RSPCA programs show that yes.... people do. My girls are such characters, it breaks my heart to see them unwell. And not only really cross like you but oh so so sad to think of any suffering... (need a bigger box! xx) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Hey Sandy it's the way you say it sometimes with your size 10 feet in your mouth. You are a softy really I'm on your soapbox Clare. Whilst it breaks my heart to hear of a chicken suffering and no action being taken just watching and seeing when a creature is in distress and dying, I still wouldn't critisize people for choosing not to consult a vet. But I would for letting things go on rather than end it for a suffering bird. Chickens are no different to other pets and shouldn't be given any less respect for their interests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 I think the upshot should be to all owners, if your hen is unwell for more than 24 hours, don't try home remedies, wait for test results or just 'wait and see' - take them to a vet pronto! If you cannot dispatch a hen yourself, then it must get appropriate treatment. Posts such as 'my hen has been ill for 7 days/3 weeks' etc etc make my blood boil too. I just have to hold my tongue, which isn't always easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted June 11, 2011 Author Share Posted June 11, 2011 and you just know there will be a sad update post to follow shortly! I think possivbly that is where vet on the web might be good? If people know it is a vet giving advice maybe they will take it? Do you think they think cos we are ordinary bods we are wrong ? maybe? but if the vet says "take her to the vet " they might? makes you wonder why they ask for advice in the first instance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 I'm sure there is some sort of vet assistance on the net, I'm sure I've seen adverts - will try to remember where Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted June 12, 2011 Author Share Posted June 12, 2011 Vet on the web Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
