Just killed my polish :(

[DTchickens]

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Different strokes for different folks, I am to a degree a "cullist". But I do see if there is an alternative first as well. If I remember correctly, something CRD related or other respiratory diseases can be lifelong carriers even if treated correct? I'm not big into disease and such though, since I have never really dealt with it or researched it the many years I've been around birds. If I had a problem, I usually contacted someone I knew for sure would know what to do or point me in the right direction. So I could be wrong, always open to correction.

Since the OP mentioned farmers, for them the first and easiest thing to do is just "cull it". Since they are usually just meat or eggs, and not usually sought as worth the time, money, or heartbreak of trying medications with no luck or it damaging the whole flock.

-Daniel

 

[secuono]

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I agree with you that there are a lot of 'cull first, ask later' types on here. And I sure got a good amount of that when I had an issue with my flock. I chose to treat, since my birds are pets, part of the family. There was one person on here that went 'to the extreme' with trying to keep them and save them. He/she talked about changing food, bedding and your routine to keep things as clean and as safe as possible. It was great to hear. I am also not trying to start a fight or hijack the OP's thread, I am just saying, that with time and care, things can be avoided and treated. Actually, even if you buy a bird that is 'clean' and you quarantine, there is still a possibility that it is caring an illness and may spread it to the rest of the flock if someone becomes more vulnerable. But that is life, it's risks and choices.

What ever you choose to do[OP] is up to you, don't feel pressure to do anything just because it's popular or preferred. There are lots of variables you should weigh, read up information and then make a well thought out decision.

Good luck!

 

[austinhart123]

keep an eye on the rest of your flock, hopefully they didnt catch anything from the polish before you culled

 

[Cargo]

Sorry for your loss.



As far as "cull first, ask later":
I am sure it is different for people who have large flocks vs small backyard flocks.
My 4 hens are pets and hard to replace.
If I had 50 or more... well heck, I can't even count that high, much less name them all.

 

[misschickenlittle]

I am so sorry for your loss! I love my 4 Polish and their funny behaviors!! Best of luck with the rest of your flock!!!