Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Ponypoor]

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.

Well put, I have the same situation here

(FYI have you been to Rood and Riddle? Awesome facility - had a tour once when we went to a horse conference).

Hugs Alex

 

[featherhead007]

I’m outside consulting with my emotional support rooster, and can smell the odor of cannabis in the air. Yuck, I hate recreational drugs (turning people into idiots)

 

[Ponypoor]

That’s very insightful and thank you for your patient opinion. You have no idea how much I appreciate your input. The Colorado veterinarian (I wont name) said he wouldn’t be able to come to California for one horse patient, and that his practice is quite full of patients who have his attention already. (I did plead with him for his assistance) now I’m texting back to my veterinarian about the situation. I have NOT decided yet what I will do. And Chaco’s comfort is very much a factor in my decision. This is hard for me!

Whatever you decide Alex - all of us support you.

 

[Ponypoor]

You and PonyPoor have been such a great friend to me through this. I will advise you on my next move.

We will be here.

 

[Ponypoor]

I’m outside consulting with my emotional support rooster, and can smell the odor of cannabis in the air. Yuck, I hate recreational drugs (turning people into idiots)

Oh dear, ya that’s gross, smelly crud.

Hope chickens don’t eat the plants though

 

[ValarieF]

@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.

smart

 

[Ponypoor]

All the kiddos have been enjoying outside time, I should do a head count to make sure all are here.

Look how fast Dorothy’s flight feathers are coming in!

 

[bgmathteach]

The issue is that I am not set up for ducks, I only have the small hen house and I don’t think they will nest in the bottom nest boxes at night.

And then getting water everywhere as I am told they need water to eat - ??

Yes, they need water to eat, and deep enough water to clean out their nares. Which ALSO means it is deep enough for them to splash and play in it and make a sopping mess

But they are sooooo cute!

 

[featherhead007]

Oh dear, ya that’s gross, smelly crud.

Hope chickens don’t eat the plants though

No plants like that in my yard. Just jerk neighbors smoking. Yep it stinks like dead skunk.

 

[featherhead007]

Yes, they need water to eat, and deep enough water to clean out their nares. Which ALSO means it is deep enough for them to splash and play init and make a sopping mess

But they are sooooo cute!

Yes they are. But I don’t keep them.