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I understand ............but I feel this has gotten just a bit out of hand and out of any reality based thought, regarding animal husbandry. I wish you luck in your endevour.
Caring for a Paralized Chicken, Maybe a Wheelchair?(She's Walking!!!!)
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Because she isn't a human, she is an animal. Don't get me wrong, I am one of those folks who takes their animals to a vet, be it my dog, horse or chicken, I saved a field mouse and have her as a pet but there is a very fine line on even what I will do and while I love my animals greatly, I DO NOT consider them human nor my babies or kids (they have or had mothers), and I am a good steward for them and care for them well. When you start to consider them on a human level or that they are "little humans" then you can unintentionally cause more harm than good and let an animal suffer because you cannot separate your feelings or treat them as you should.
When I say I treat them as humans I mean that I give them the respect and compassion I would give to human. I understand that they are not my "Children", but I do consider them to have equal rights to live. I cannot bring my self to be humbled into the "They're just animals" mentality.
Who's there to say that animals don't have the ability to live with a disability? People just don't give animals enough credit within the world. There are plenty of paraplegic people in the world, so naturally there are paraplegic animals within the world as well.
I feel that animals deserve the same amount of respect that we humans receive. As long as she is not screaming in agony or just lying there dying I think it is safe to assume that she wants to live and is not suffering to immensely. She is in all ways normal, she just has a disability. See past her legs and you will see a normal chicken, just as you would look at a human in a wheelchair.
When you say that I should learn to treat her as I should, does that mean that to you her life has less value to you? What a terrible way of thinking.
Because she isn't a human, she is an animal. Don't get me wrong, I am one of those folks who takes their animals to a vet, be it my dog, horse or chicken, I saved a field mouse and have her as a pet but there is a very fine line on even what I will do and while I love my animals greatly, I DO NOT consider them human nor my babies or kids (they have or had mothers), and I am a good steward for them and care for them well. When you start to consider them on a human level or that they are "little humans" then you can unintentionally cause more harm than good and let an animal suffer because you cannot separate your feelings or treat them as you should.
When I say I treat them as humans I mean that I give them the respect and compassion I would give to human. I understand that they are not my "Children", but I do consider them to have equal rights to live. I cannot bring my self to be humbled into the "They're just animals" mentality.
Who's there to say that animals don't have the ability to live with a disability? People just don't give animals enough credit within the world. There are plenty of paraplegic people in the world, so naturally there are paraplegic animals within the world as well.
I feel that animals deserve the same amount of respect that we humans receive. As long as she is not screaming in agony or just lying there dying I think it is safe to assume that she wants to live and is not suffering to immensely. She is in all ways normal, she just has a disability. See past her legs and you will see a normal chicken, just as you would look at a human in a wheelchair.
When you say that I should learn to treat her as I should, does that mean that to you her life has less value to you? What a terrible way of thinking.
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I have a silkie that wasn't as bad as your girl but very close to it...one vet recommended euthanasia...another, a vitamin regimen...she can now walk and is doing fabulous!!!! I say stick with her and her is the regimen that I have been using. She told me that is can take up to two weeks to see improvement so, don't give up!!! I'm doing this for my 7 year old that begged me to give her a chance...I'm glad that I did!
400 iu's of Vitamin E on a small piece of bread twice a day
.5 mls of poly vi sol every day.
I mixed the poly vi sol in with a small bit of chicken food made into an easy to eat mash with some yogurt for the probiotics.
I also massaged her legs and back three times a day to keep circulation and muscle movement continuous to her legs. I did this on my own, the vet didn't recommend but they do that to catatonic people so I thought what the heck!!!
Good luck with your girl...you may be surprised
400 iu's of Vitamin E on a small piece of bread twice a day
.5 mls of poly vi sol every day.
I mixed the poly vi sol in with a small bit of chicken food made into an easy to eat mash with some yogurt for the probiotics.
I also massaged her legs and back three times a day to keep circulation and muscle movement continuous to her legs. I did this on my own, the vet didn't recommend but they do that to catatonic people so I thought what the heck!!!
Good luck with your girl...you may be surprised
If you want to do what is vest for your bird, and you are not willing to humanely euthanize her at this point (understandable), then you need to get her to an avian vet, preferable one that knows chickens, for a physical exam to try to figure out what her condition or injuries are. Birds are notorious for hiding their pain, afterall, they are usually prey for other animals. That being said, if you are unwilling to take her to the vet, then you are actually comitting animal neglect, possibly cruelty, depending on the laws in your state. Sorry to be blunt, but its the truth. Your chicken deserves the same care, compassion, and treatment as any other animal you choose to bring into your life. Whatever you decide to do, I wish you and your little bird well. I truly hope she gets better!
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Because she isn't a human, she is an animal. Don't get me wrong, I am one of those folks who takes their animals to a vet, be it my dog, horse or chicken, I saved a field mouse and have her as a pet but there is a very fine line on even what I will do and while I love my animals greatly, I DO NOT consider them human nor my babies or kids (they have or had mothers), and I am a good steward for them and care for them well. When you start to consider them on a human level or that they are "little humans" then you can unintentionally cause more harm than good and let an animal suffer because you cannot separate your feelings or treat them as you should.
When I say I treat them as humans I mean that I give them the respect and compassion I would give to human. I understand that they are not my "Children", but I do consider them to have equal rights to live. I cannot bring my self to be humbled into the "They're just animals" mentality.
Who's there to say that animals don't have the ability to live with a disability? People just don't give animals enough credit within the world. There are plenty of paraplegic people in the world, so naturally there are paraplegic animals within the world as well.
I feel that animals deserve the same amount of respect that we humans receive. As long as she is not screaming in agony or just lying there dying I think it is safe to assume that she wants to live and is not suffering to immensely. She is in all ways normal, she just has a disability. See past her legs and you will see a normal chicken, just as you would look at a human in a wheelchair.
When you say that I should learn to treat her as I should, does that mean that to you her life has less value to you? What a terrible way of thinking.
Nice that you are giving the girl a chance
Because she isn't a human, she is an animal. Don't get me wrong, I am one of those folks who takes their animals to a vet, be it my dog, horse or chicken, I saved a field mouse and have her as a pet but there is a very fine line on even what I will do and while I love my animals greatly, I DO NOT consider them human nor my babies or kids (they have or had mothers), and I am a good steward for them and care for them well. When you start to consider them on a human level or that they are "little humans" then you can unintentionally cause more harm than good and let an animal suffer because you cannot separate your feelings or treat them as you should.
When I say I treat them as humans I mean that I give them the respect and compassion I would give to human. I understand that they are not my "Children", but I do consider them to have equal rights to live. I cannot bring my self to be humbled into the "They're just animals" mentality.
Who's there to say that animals don't have the ability to live with a disability? People just don't give animals enough credit within the world. There are plenty of paraplegic people in the world, so naturally there are paraplegic animals within the world as well.
I feel that animals deserve the same amount of respect that we humans receive. As long as she is not screaming in agony or just lying there dying I think it is safe to assume that she wants to live and is not suffering to immensely. She is in all ways normal, she just has a disability. See past her legs and you will see a normal chicken, just as you would look at a human in a wheelchair.
When you say that I should learn to treat her as I should, does that mean that to you her life has less value to you? What a terrible way of thinking.
Nice that you are giving the girl a chance
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A Wheelchair? You can't be serious?
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Others have made carts, which are chicken wheelchairs, so why not me.
I'm serious as a heart attack.
Others have made carts, which are chicken wheelchairs, so why not me.
I'm serious as a heart attack.
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There is no avian vet near me. I have tried and tri
There is no avian vet near me. I have tried and tri
I want to see you train the other chickens to push her to the food and water!
On a serious note. I think the othe rhens will start to peck at her once they realize she can not fight back.
Good luck.
On a serious note. I think the othe rhens will start to peck at her once they realize she can not fight back.
Good luck.
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how did she become paralyzed
but i feel sorry her
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but i feel sorry her
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