Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[featherhead007]

I’m getting different options from everyone. Family said “don’t spend the money, it’s four times what you bought her for!”
Others say “she’s family too and do all you can do to save her !”
I’m still waiting on the veterinarian in Colorado to tell me that he can do it or not. His hesitation makes me think he’s not interested. I will keep you all informed

 

[RoyalChick]

Bernie is hoping for the best for Alex and Chaco. Looks like she found my hidden rodent spycam.

 

[featherhead007]

“The waiting is the hardest part” quote from Tom Petty

 

[bgmathteach]

Bernie is hoping for the best for Alex and Chaco. Looks like she found my hidden rodent spycam

I don't know, it looks like she is saying 'Hey, what is this invader doing in MY space????"

 

[bgmathteach]

@ValarieF
This is a 30" exercise dog pen with 2 4' panels on top for a 'roof'

I use carabiners on the back corner & center of the back panel, then just use one on the front panel to hold it in place, and I can easily unhook it to lift up that panel for access.

 

[bgmathteach]

Some mugs for Monday - my littles (about 6 weeks old)

 

[RoyalChick]

@ValarieF
This is a 30" exercise dog pen with 2 4' panels on top for a 'roof'
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I use carabiners on the back corner & center of the back panel, then just use one on the front panel to hold it in place, and I can easily unhook it to lift up that panel for access.

That is similar to what I do - although I have tended to use twist ties from the grocery store to fix deer netting on top. No reason apart from the fact that I have loads of deer netting!

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

I’m getting different options from everyone. Family said “don’t spend the money, it’s four times what you bought her for!”
Others say “she’s family too and do all you can do to save her !”
I’m still waiting on the veterinarian in Colorado to tell me that he can do it or not. His hesitation makes me think he’s not interested. I will keep you all informed

I am so sorry you are going through this. Other then breaking a leg, colic is my biggest fear for my horses. When it comes to your situation there is no right or wrong answer as both options are bleak. It sounds like it is either surgery or euthanasia. I will give you a little insight on how my thought process would go in a situation like this. First off is age, a young horse is going to have a chance to recover easier then a older horse. If I had to due to their age, I would not put Louis or Russ through colic surgery. Dirt is young and only 5, it would be a option for him. Another consideration is cost. As you now know, colic surgery is not cheap. Added to that there will also be pain management and antibiotics during the recovery. It sounds like you can afford it if you chose in your situation. I'm sure everyone though has a point though where no matter how much we love our animals there is a point where you have to say "if the cost reaches or goes over a x amount of money I won't do it." It sounds harsh, but, we have a emergency fund put back for the horses. If it exceeds that, especially by a good amount, no matter how much we love them our family could struggle. Add to that, besides my family at home there would be 2 other healthy horses who are still going to need basic care and food. Frankly speaking saying all that, if colic turned into a surgical case I would probably opt for euthanasia for all 3 of mine. Another factor I personally have to consider is that none of my local vets have the facilities to offer surgery. I'm looking at a 3 hour trailer ride to Rood and Riddle in Lexington.

 

[GregnLety]

I have a major decision to make today, and I have little time to think it over. It concerns chaco’s quality of life, and the pain that the veterinarian says that she’s been experiencing in the last few days.

let your heart guide you

 

[Ponypoor]

Kelly, ducks? They are messy!

Yep you are soooo correct! Which is why last year we told my cousin no to any of her flock. But her setup is IMHO not the best, and a couple of her hens got frost bite combs.

Anyways have a bit of time to worry about her chickies. She needs to just sell those 2 duck hens.