Was the vet able to tell what's causing that? Cancer or ?
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I have three hens with persistent and painful Bumblefoot that has been unresolved after two years of on and off attempted treatments. I feel your pain acutely.I can’t tell you the sleep I’ve lost and the tears I’ve shed over this hen. Any advice is most welcome and I will do whatever is within my abilities...
I know my opinion is just from an internet stranger, but I wouldn’t judge you if you waited. When or if you are ready, cervical dislocation is the most humane way to do it yourself, but if it makes you nervous, there are other alternatives that are almost as humane. Or you can call a vet who is willing, which would probably be the easiest. I truly wish you and your sweet hen luck in your journey.Thank you for the counselling, compassion and support, on every level.
We attempted an initial surgery before taking her to the vet the first time and I don't think we can try it again. My husband is an experienced wildlife biologist, trained in handling animals, but even he felt out of his league and like we shouldn't be doing surgery of the kind we were attempting without anesthetic - and the location of the infection so close to her eye makes immobilizing her head difficult and any slips potentially catastrophic.
I fear we are left with the decision of when to cull and I am having trouble finding the ethical path through that choice. I want to do the right thing and know she must be in pain. Do we wait any longer given she is still acting like a chicken and eating and drinking and roaming around with her buddies? Do we wait for it to ulcerate and become even more painful? I know this is an extremely personal decision - I just hoped that she would give us a clear sign at some point and that hasn't happened yet...