"Egg yolk peritonitis" and 'Hysterectomy' - Decision Points

[Debbie292d]

I searched and found @SkyAJK has a chicken who is on the fourth implant: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/did-i-get-dealt-a-crap-hand-or….1674986/post-28791090

 

[MaryJanet]

thanks for confirming regarding the implant. I am concerned that at over $400 AUD a pop and has to be done 3 times a year basically, it's not overly sustainable. But if it gets us out of trouble for now that would be ok. Keen to hear more about people's experiences with surgery.

The only thing I know about surgery is that it's not always an option. It depends on the hen's anatomy and that can only be determined on the table.

If you have a vet willing to give ot a go, do it.

 

[Debbie292d]

I haven't seen him for a while, but @ThePoultryDoc might have some advice too.

 

[Mrs. K]

Wow, this is beyond me as a consideration. I am not judging you, but what are you hoping for as an outcome? - I googled the life span for a pigeon, which they stated was 3-5 years. This bird is over six years? Could this just be the end of life scenario?

Years ago, my husbands grandmother, had surgery at 94. She lived so in the Doctors eyes, it was a success. However, she had to be in a nursing home, lost most of her ability to stand and walk. It did prolong her life, but she wished she had not done it.

Quality of life would be my concern. Everything does die eventually.

However, veterinarians do get experience, and science of birds gets advanced with people like you, willing to risk a great deal of money to test an outcome.

Mrs K