I had a bad day yesterday

[7L Farm]

One of my girls went egg bound awhile back & never really recovered. She got over the first egg that was stuck inside her & I saw her lay one more egg & that was it. Well, she started acting sluggish & started loosing weight so I took her to the vet. I had taken her to the vet the first time as well. Anyway, I bring her in the vets clinic he looks at her & says she has a broken egg inside her & she's running fever. He suggested that I should put her down. I didn't want to but I let him do it. Now I'm wondering if I did the right thing. I never thought I'd miss a chicken but I do.

 

[2DogsFarm]

You did what was best for her, even if it was tough on you.
Poor girl - if she survived at all - would have had a long, hard fight.

Wow - I'm surprised you have a vet that will treat chickens, my large & small animal vets both just rolled their eyes...

And of course you miss your hen.
Amazing how much personality they can pack into 5# of feathers.
{hugs}

 

[Arcnadius]

I'm sorry for your loss.

Maybe we always feel like we could have done something more when you truly did all you could...

 

[teach1rusl]

Sorry 'bout your little hen. And I agree - you're so lucky to have a vet that will takes chickens as patients...

 

[GiddyMoon]

 

[7L Farm]

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Hey thanks!!!

 

[Noymira]

I'm sorry, I'd be very upset too! You did what was best for her.

 

[Wisher1000]

You are her hero. You gave her a shot at living a normal life when you treated her the first time, and made the tough (but kindest) decision when it became apparent that a normal, comfortable life was not going to be possible. You saved her from suffering and struggling and probably from a slow and painful spiral to the same end. You done good...