ADDITIONAL INFO: Ugh. My Margo. Again.

[micstrachan]

Yeah they do a body autopsy. They would have noticed anything abnormal with anything they could see with their eyes. And these folks see a lot of chicken parts.
Unbelievable.
The plot thickens.
Did they say anything more about what other tests they sent out? I don’t know if there is a certain range they do, or tests just based on what they observe with the body.

Yes. Bacterial test on liver and lung and influenza test on Oropharyngeal/Tracheal.

 

[Kiki]

Sounds good. Her red face was a slightly darker red and she felt very hot, so I won’t be surprised if it comes back as a raging infection.

Can you ask them if she had a lot of fat on her.

 

[micstrachan]

Sure. But wouldn’t that be noted already? And surely fatty liver would have been noted. Margo was a Leghorn and pretty lean, so I’m doubtful of the fat. I could see Bridge or Lucky carrying fat, though.

 

[Kiki]

Sure. But wouldn’t that be noted already? And surely fatty liver would have been noted. Margo was a Leghorn and pretty lean, so I’m doubtful of the fat. I could see Bridge or Lucky carrying fat, though.

No not necessarily. The final report is usually much more detailed.

I'm just curious if she had a lot of fat. It's hard to tell/judge by just looking at them. Sometimes you can't tell until you actually open them up.

 

[micstrachan]

Kiki do you open up your own birds or send them in?

 

[Kiki]

Kiki do you open up your own birds or send them in?

I have not done either.
If and when I ever do lose one I will be sending it in for sure.
I like specifics/details and I am sure I could take wild guesses but I want facts for myself.

 

[micstrachan]

I have not done either.
If and when I ever do lose one I will be sending it in for sure.
I like specifics/details and I am sure I could take wild guesses but I want facts for myself.

Same here, as far as wanting facts. Wow, you’ve never lost one? How many years have you been keeping chickens?

 

[micstrachan]

Also, are you able to get good stock bred for longevity where you live?

 

[Kiki]

Same here, as far as wanting facts. Wow, you’ve never lost one? How many years have you been keeping chickens?

My flock is 3 years old.

 

[Kiki]

Also, are you able to get good stock bred for longevity where you live?

I ordered day old chickens from a hatchery (Ideal Poultry) and have practiced strict biosecurity from day one.
I also feed zero treats. Complete feed and free range only.