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I hope no one takes offense to me calling her a "chicken vet". She was very kind to call us and talk to us about Aster - especially since she is not our regular vet. I think you are right, she's the go-to vet to ask farm animal questions to. Not sure that she practices medicine on farm animals...

Well, the "chicken vet" offered to euthanize her for the cost of their office visit ($48) if I bring her out to the farm this evening. I think my husband was VERY relieved. Although that's still a lot of money, it's low enough to persuade him. I think the thought of it has been weighing heavily...

My husband is considering culling her tomorrow if she's not any better. And so far, she's not. Our vet (not the one who called, but the one who referred us to her) charges $98 to euthanize a dog or cat, and said that is what it would cost to euthanize her. That nudged my husband in the "i'll...

Well. Things aren't looking good for Aster. The chicken vet called - she's a vet a few towns over who raises chickens for meat, eggs, showing, etc. She said that she'd want to see her drinking and eating by today. She also said that the chickens on her farm either get better without...

I actually have Metacam....it was for my pugs. My vet did call and gave me the name of another vet - a few towns over. I called and left a message, she's in surgery all day. I'm a little nervous about the aspirin as I have no idea if she's bleeding internally or not. And I did try with my...

I've had great advice from folks here about Aster, my hen who was attacked by a raccoon on Sunday night. Here's what we've done for her so far: removed her from the flock she's in the garage in a tall cardboard box with pine shavings cleaned head wound (punctures, superficial scrapes) with...

Quote: Thanks for the advice, going out to get a few first aid things and will post some pics when i get a chance. I noticed that you have two pugs? We do too! Just love puggies. Haha yup! I have two pugs who are turning 10 in a week! Had to share a pic of my puggies with you - I hear you...

She's still hanging on - but I have no idea how. She doesn't appear to see the spoon that I offer up to her (with a variety of things on it - applesauce, yogurt, water, wet mash) and when it touches her beak, she will turn away from it (like in a circle). I follow her, keeping the spoon under...

Quote: She doesn't really have a buddy. She is sort of an aggressive girl (top of the pecking order). We've offered water to her (on a little spoon), yogurt and applesauce. She's away from the flock, warm and safe in a tall cardboard box with a layer of pine shavings. I cleaned the wound...

Well - I called the CDC hotline to ask about the possible exposure to rabies. She said that only mammals get rabies, chickens are not mammals - she said not to worry about it since no one came in direct contact with the raccoon. She said there was no chance that there would be transmission. Good...

OK...I sprayed it on a small plate (which I'm throwing away, obviously), and painted it on with a small paint brush. There are some deep puncture wounds - especially on the side of her head and top. Fingers crossed, but she's generally still looking like she's in shock. Not sure she can see...

So - thanks so much for the advice on the other thread I posted last night. Aster is still hanging in there, although she is just sitting, and is not interested in water or yogurt. I suppose that's because she's still in shock? I went out and bought antibiotics and Blue Kote from the Agway. The...

Quote: The raccoon went up a tree and stayed there while we gathered the girls and put them in their (now) very secure coop. Could she get rabies? I didn't think chickens could. Could I get rabies from handling her? Geez, I've already been picking her up and putting her down. She's very...

Quote: Thanks for the advice, going out to get a few first aid things and will post some pics when i get a chance. I noticed that you have two pugs? We do too! Just love puggies.

Thank you! She's still alive this morning, and is resting peacefully in a big cardboard box in the garage on some pine shavings. I just fed the pugs, and checked on the girls in the henhouse, and all seems to be well with them. I'm going to get them some watermelon today. Poor girls! And thanks...