Thanks Banagarang64..I don't have a problem sharing.The whole bill came to $92 (50 was for a new patient visit, 40 for euthanasia, and 3 for biohazard fee). The vet didn't charge for exploring to see what could be fixed so it was less then I was planning. (If it was going to be a really...
Thanks I do appreciate it. (I just PM'd you..I had started it earlier and got called away before I could finish)
I am so grateful for this site and everyone's advice. I think that sometimes even having someone, who knows/has chickens to bounce ideas or frustrations or whatever helps...
Thanks babowman Yeah, It is never an easy thing. When I talked with my son about it, we talked about how the rooster's ultimate job is to protect his girls...that he would give up his own life to protect them. So, he was the ULTIMATE protector! (I think that helped both him and myself) I think...
marmca, I did find a vet, Dr. Hart, at Hidden Hills Animal Hospital. He was very optimistic about the potential to save his beak, but also realistic in letting me know that it may not be possible. (He did say that beaks do grow back if there is enough to grow back etc.) He was having surgery at...
So far everyone looked good (except my poor rooster's injury ) There was about an inch/ inch and a half in their water bowl first thing so had to dump that ( I thought it was worse at first til I dumped it ) They were all very happy to be scratching around in the sunshine despite the cold this...
Anyone in the N.E part of Florida (preferably near Jacksonville) know a vet that sees chickens (hopefully at a really reasonable price) My Rooster has a nasty beak injury and I'm not sure if he will be able to survive it...almost all of his lower beak is gone. If anyone knows of one I would...
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I have not been to a swap before, but I agree with 3goodeggs...I quarantine news birds before putting them in with my flock and think it is a smart idea to change and disinfect shoes if you go anywhere that you could possibly bring something home to your flock
Ouch...yeah that's a bit of a drive. I'm hoping in the future maybe to carpool with my sister and be able to go further out and still be cost effective