Avian Vets

[Magnolia Ducks]

How many people have free dogs and cats? Just because an animal is initially inexpensive doesn’t make it worth less in the long run to some people. It just depends on its value as a pet to its owner.

I know but cat and dog vets are everywhere.

 

[duluthralphie]

I know but cat and dog vets are everywhere.

and the vets are knowledgeable about cats and dogs as they are 99% of their business..

BTW my dog has probably had her last Vet visit... she is old and now on hospice care whether she knows it or not.

She is a 12 year old lab, all taking her to a vet would do is drain me of money without extending her life.

 

[SueT]

I rarely even take myself to the doctor. Be it foolish or not, I trust nature (and healthy lifestyle) more than any meds for myself or my animals.

 

[CCUK]

My standard treatment for valuable poultry (chickens and turkeys) is to offer up a dux as a sacrifice... some might think this a worthless treatment but it makes me feel better.....

Does this actually work? I mean, should I get some dux help make my chickens better if they get poorly? Does it work for pigeons too?

 

[shawluvsbirds]

I rarely even take myself to the doctor. Be it foolish or not, I trust nature (and healthy lifestyle) more than any meds for myself or my animals.

Same here.
If I can sleep it off, pour alcohol on it or super glue it I ain't goin to the Dr.

 

[Rooapalooza]

Same here.
If I can sleep it off, pour alcohol on it or super glue it I ain't goin to the Dr.

Ditto. I had a sore tooth that I kept hoping would go away. Finally after a few months the pain got so bad I went to the dentist. Ten minutes and $250 later they told me I needed a root canal which would have cost at least another $1200. (Luckily I'm close enough to Mexico that I was eventually able to drive down there and save like 90%.)

What's the lesson here? Idk, but I would rather be in pain than in debt!

 

[shawluvsbirds]

Ditto. I had a sore tooth that I kept hoping would go away. Finally after a few months the pain got so bad I went to the dentist. Ten minutes and $250 later they told me I needed a root canal which would have cost at least another $1200. (Luckily I'm close enough to Mexico that I was eventually able to drive down there and save like 90%.)

What's the lesson here? Idk, but I would rather be in pain than in debt!

well some things just aren't going to get better on their own without a Dr. Tooth stuff usually won't.
But for most other run of the mill stuff I will wait it out first and try to fight it off before I give them my money for them to just tell me to take a Sudafed and go to bed.

 

[duluthralphie]

Does this actually work? I mean, should I get some dux help make my chickens better if they get poorly? Does it work for pigeons too?

Yes, pigeons work as a sacrifice.

 

[perchie.girl]

Find a veterinarian who has chickens, or dux, or whatever, at home, and discuss things with that vet. Or, talk to your 'regular' veterinarian, for your pets, or livestock, and see if there's any way to spark some interest.
It's hard enough to try to keep up with a couple of species! Adding more will take time, and interest, and $$ on the vet's part.
Mary

This is very helpful advice. A person could verify treatment... I am an internet digger I do research and then verify what looks plausible. through AG websites or extensions.

This includes very respected individuals who are on this site Love love you all you know who you are... LOL

deb

 

[birdfreak1831]

Back in the middle ages...er...the 1990s there were about 50 avian veterinarians in this country. I was fortunate to have snagged one for my "wild" bird rehabilitation but in another state. And long before chickens.
To question someone whether they ARE a veterinarian has an equivalent in human nursing where you get asked sarcastically by an MD "Where did you go to medical school?".
No matter where, I am familiar with the contempt. Nauseatingly so.
Volunteer work is despised too, regardless of where and with whom.

I am not at all into the materialistic utilitarian bent western cultures tend to be afflicted with [and I do see it as a soul sickness].
The perceived material value of chickens accounts for nothing to me.
My values and views are usually counter cultural. With me first, before all other considerations, taking a chicken`s point of view [they do have one].

I do agree that many times, when dealing with an illness, you have to more or less wing it or give supportive [often dying] care.
I take the input and advice here as suggestions, not law cut in stone.
While I have learned much after receiving help here for my first chicken who came to me [not the other way around], I do not believe everything I read.
Suppose I have internalized what to pick and use and what to ignore....